Comprised of 14 sites across the United States and Canada; the Autism Treatment Network includes hospitals, physicians, researchers and clinical thought leaders who share a common commitment to families and healthcare professionals dealing with autism.
— Eight ATN member hospitals were ranked among the “Best Children’s Hospitals,” by U.S. News and World Report for 2014-15.
ATN Member Sites
Eastern Region
Lurie Center/MassGeneral Hospital
Lexington, MA
Contact: Dema Hakim
Phone: (781) 860-1715
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact: Cathy Wolfe
Phone: (412) 235-5412
wolfec@upmc.edu
Rochester, NY
Contact: Alison Diehl
Phone: (585) 275-7701
alison_diehl@urmc.rochester.edu
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Christina Disandro
Phone: (267) 426-3023
ATN-Philadelphia@email.chop.edu
Midwest Region
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
Contact: Terry Mitchell
Phone: (513) 636-1665
terry.mitchell@cchmc.org
Columbia, MO
Contact: Alicia Curran
Phone: (573) 884-7544
CurranA@health.missouri.edu
Knights of Columbus Child Development Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center and Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
Contact: Amy Hess
Phone: (614) 355-8315
www.nationwidechildrens.org/autism-treatment-network
Southern Region
Arkansas Children's Hospital / UAMS
Little Rock, AR
Contact: Hannah Feild
(501) 364-4665
feildhannahc@uams.edu
Vanderbilt University Medical School
Nashville, TN
Contact: Nina Harris
Phone: (877) ASD-VUMC (273-8862)
Autismresources@vanderbilt.edu
Western Region
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Kathryn Smith
Phone: (323) 361-6102
The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders at UC Irvine
Canada
Toronto ATN Site (Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab, Surrey Place Centre, Hospital for Sick Children)
Toronto, ON, Canada
Contact: Salina Eldon
Phone: (416) 925-5141, ext 2270
University of Alberta and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Contact person: Barb Traill
Phone: (780) 735-8285
barb.traill@albertahealthservices.ca
Important Note: Procedures for referrals to specialists and services differ from provider to provider. Charges for screening and treatment are subject to the governing policies of each individual institution and individual insurance coverage. Enquiries about charges and payment arrangements should be directed to the specified contact person for each site.
If you can't find an ATN provider near you:
- Search for resources by zip code in the Autism Speaks Resource Guide: autismspeaks.org/resource-guide
- Call the Family Services Autism Response Team (ART) at 888-AUTISM 2 (288-4762) or email them at familyservices@autismspeaks.org.
- Visit the Family Services webpage: www.autismspeaks.org/family-services
Interested in becoming an ATN site?
Currently the Autism Treatment Network (ATN) is a collaboration of 14 treatment and research centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ATN sites are selected through a competitive grant application process and are typically funded for up to three years. For more information regarding ATN grant applications, contact:
Angie Fedele
AS-ATN Assistant Director
(609) 228-7347
Email: afedele@autismspeaks.org
Implementing ATN best practices
Autism Speaks ATN member sites have developed evidence-based protocols and standards of care for many of the most challenging medical and behavioral conditions surrounding autism today. ATN best practices can be shared with your institution to assist in improving outcomes for children and adolescents with autism.
ATN Care Model: Whole Care for the Whole Family
The ATN Care Model represents a comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary care approach for children with ASD. It promotes a high standard of coordinated care for the whole child and family. An ATN center is essentially a nexus of autism care -- a place that provides the highest level of direct care and clinical expertise and also serves as a resource to local families, community physicians, behavioral practitioners, and educational advocates -- a cornerstone of the family’s care community. The ATN Care Model follows these principles:
- Self-Management Support to help families define child-specific treatment goals and to develop a whole- child care plan.
- Shared-Decision Making that involves parents in decision making concerning their child’s treatment and ongoing care.
- Delivery System Design to track ongoing patient progress and ensure regular follow-ups, along with clearly defined goals and health outcomes.
- Multidisciplinary Team approach which recognizes the importance and value of a full range of expertise in autism healthcare.
- Coordination of Care for seamless access to specialized therapies, behavioral interventions, community and educational interventions and other related resources.
- Decision Support processes to assist families with decision-making based on evidence-based practice guidelines and continually updates information on advances in the field of autism treatments.
To learn about the opportunities/resources to implement ATN best practices at your location, contact atn@autismspeaks.org.
