Get expert autism diagnosis, treatment and support tailored to your child's strengths, needs and goals.
Learning that your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can bring many questions. You may wonder what the diagnosis means, what support your child needs and what comes next. At the Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, located in the division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP), we help families find answers and move forward with confidence.
Families need more than a diagnosis. They need a team that understands autism spectrum disorder and can support their child over time. We offer comprehensive evaluation, treatment and support services for toddlers, school-age children and adolescents. Our specialists work together to help children build skills, reach milestones and thrive at every stage of development.
Autism can affect many areas of a child's life. Our team-based care approach brings together specialists from multiple disciplines to support each child's unique needs. Depending on your child's situation, care may include experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, psychology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
By working together, our specialists provide coordinated recommendations and one clear plan for care. This approach helps families spend less time navigating services and more time focusing on their child.
No two children with autism spectrum disorder are alike. We create individualized care plans based on each child's developmental abilities, communication style and personal goals.
Our team also helps children and adolescents participate successfully in medical visits, diagnostic evaluations and treatment. We adapt our approach to meet each child's needs and help families feel supported throughout their care journey.
We offer a wide range of evidence-based services, including behavior therapy, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy and group therapy programs. We also provide specialized programs such as Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) and other innovative autism services designed to support communication, learning and daily life skills.
Our team continues to prioritize timely access to autism diagnostic evaluations for children age 5 and younger. Early identification can help families access services sooner and create a strong foundation for future growth and development.
Our specialists focus on caring for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and work closely with experts across multiple specialties to meet each child's unique needs. Each year, we care for approximately 6,000 patients, and families benefit from the expertise of Cincinnati Children's, ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 20 years.
The needs of children with autism often change as they grow. The Kelly O'Leary Center provides services for toddlers, school-age children and adolescents, helping families navigate each stage of development.
We provide support and resources to adolescents with neurodevelopmental disabilities as they prepare for adult healthcare and greater independence.
Building long-term relationships with autistic children and their families throughout childhood and adolescence is extremely rewarding. I love seeing children make progress, learn new skills and exceed expectations.
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