UTHealth C.L.A.S.S. Clinic

The C.L.A.S.S. Clinic is one of the few clinics that specializes in serving intellectually-able adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum, particularly those who were previously undiagnosed. Autism Spectrum Disorder (“Asperger’s”) is a wide range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, affecting as many as 1 in 68 Americans. Some are not even identified until they are adolescents or adults, and it remains hard for these individuals and their families to find the services for ASD. In response to this gap in services, the C.L.A.S.S. Clinic was designed specifically to meet the needs of older adolescents and adults. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders across the lifespan, by clinical diagnosis and treatment as well as research into the nature and causes of ASD and the factors that contribute to improved outcomes.