The goal of Autism Clinic at OUCSC is to help families and care providers understand the developmental and behavioral challenges faced by young children with Autism spectrum disorders by means of a coordinated, interdisciplinary evaluation specifically designed for children suspected of having Autism spectrum disorder.

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopment disorders characterized by difficulties with language, communication, socialization and restricted/repetitive interests and behaviors. Children with autism may or may not also have other developmental delays.

An interdisciplinary team consisting of a developmental pediatrician, psychologist, social worker, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, and parent advocate provides a coordinated evaluation that considers both developmental and behavioral challenges and strengths of the child and family and provides both counseling and a diagnostic report that includes individualized recommendation for family and service providers.

Deborah Cassel, CCC-SP, Speech-Language Pathologist
Lori Holmquist-Day, PhD, Neuropsychologist
Thomas Lock, MD, Neurodevelopment Pediatrician
Laura McGuinn, MD, Pediatrician
Jill Olson, Speech-Language Pathologist
Judy Pluess, Parent of a Child with Autism

Every infant/child eligible for Autism and Related Conditions Clinic will be offered services regardless of ability to pay. Insurance, Medicaid or other third party sources, if available, will be billed for services.

Services and consultations for children ages 18 months to 5 years with or suspected of having autism spectrum disorder are available through the OUCSC intake office at (405) 271-6824, Ext. 45147. Referrals to the Autism Clinic may be made by physicians, parents, guardians, child welfare workers, teachers, school professionals, counselors, social workers and other health care professionals