Axis for Autism Leaders Tapped to Share Innovative Approach to Evaluations in ABCs of Disability Planning Podcast
There are thousands of Arizona children on a waitlist for an autism evaluation. These families often wait more than a year for a diagnosis. It’s an urgent problem, as early intervention is directly linked to better short- and long-term outcomes.
Axis for Autism is out to solve this problem with an innovative care model that provides families with timely, high-quality autism evaluations, allowing them to access lifechanging therapies more quickly. CEO and Founder Christine Ehrich and Advisor Alan Pitt, MD sat down with Eric Jorgensen of the ABCs of Disability Planning podcast to share what makes Axis for Autism’s approach different than the traditional model.
Christine emphasized the company’s wide network of expert autism doctoral level psychologists who can do the work they love most without administrative burdens. Axis for Autism handles the logistics, so psychologists can focus exclusively on their patients.
Another differentiator, Alan noted, is streamlined technology that matches providers with the right patients based on their specific expertise. Additionally, telehealth consultations allow families to connect with highly qualified psychologists regardless of their location, eliminating any transportation barriers and saving time.
This robust provider network and innovative technology enable Axis for Autism to complete evaluations within 60 days. Still, the company’s vision goes well beyond diagnoses. Alan and Christine shared how the organization helps families navigate the world of autism care by providing a clear course of action and connecting them to needed interventions.
As CEO of Axis for Autism, Christine is striving to lower the autism evaluation wait time from a year or more to two months or less. Ultimately, the company’s goal is to reduce the average age of diagnosis from 4 years 10 months to 2 years.
Axis for Autism Advisor Alan is an esteemed neuroradiologist at the Barrow and serial entrepreneur in robotics, imaging, AI and telemedicine who has dedicated his life to developing responsive, collaborative healthcare technologies that elevate human interaction and standards of care.
