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The Tom and Jill Zidian Family Autism Center

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The Tom and Jill Zidian Family Autism Center at Akron Children’s provides compassionate, coordinated and family-centered services for children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Our multidisciplinary team works alongside families to support the growth, independence and well-being of their children so they can reach their full potential.

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Autism Center

Akron Children's Autism Center, Akron
Exchange Street Building
130 West Exchange Street
Akron, Ohio 44302
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Jacqueline Branch, MD, FAAP

Director, Dyslexia Clinic; Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician

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Allison Burke, PhD, ABPP

Director, Autism Diagnostic Clinic; Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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Jessica Foster, MD, MPH, FAAP

Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; The Venner Family Endowed Chair in Autism; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician

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Allison Griesmer, PhD

Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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Catherine Scherer, DO, FAAP

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

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Gregory Hoefler, LPCC-S

Mental Health Therapist

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Joshua Pleasant Vance, LPCC

Mental Health Therapist

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Abigail Schad, LPC

Mental Health Therapist

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