Johnson Center for Child Health and Development

The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to advancing the understanding of childhood development through clinical care, research, community outreach, and education. It was founded in 2004, when a group of parents and professionals gathered to address the growing needs of the developmental disorder community. Over time, a multidisciplinary center called Thoughtful House was established to provide healthcare, diagnostic, behavioral, and educational services, as well as community support and research. In 2011, the organization was renamed in honor of Betty Wold Johnson, recognizing her ongoing generous support of this community. The center offers a range of services organized around several core areas: research, healthcare, education and behavioral intervention, community outreach, and diagnostics and assessment. Its clinical services are individualized, with an intake process that includes a review by the Clinical Care Department and coordination for families traveling from out of town. The Johnson Center also produces resources such as picture stories and videos to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prepare for medical visits, including blood draws and physical exams. These materials are created in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute. The organization operates primarily in the United States, serving families and individuals affected by developmental disorders. It is a private, nonprofit entity and maintains an active online presence through its website, blog, and social media. The Johnson Center continues to focus on its mission of improving the lives of those with developmental disorders through integrated care and research.

The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development was established in 2004, when a group of parents and professionals gathered to consider the growing needs of the developmental disorder community. Over time, a multidisciplinary center called Thoughtful House was established to address the most pressing needs for those with developmental disorders: appropriate healthcare, diagnostic, behavioral, and education services; community outreach and support; and research. In 2011, the organization was renamed in honor of Betty Wold Johnson, in recognition of her ongoing generous support of this community. The center has since continued to provide clinical care, research, education, and community outreach, and has developed resources such as picture stories and videos in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder prepare for medical visits.

• 2011

  The organization was renamed the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development in honor of Betty Wold Johnson.

• 2004

  A group of parents and professionals gathered to consider the growing needs of the developmental disorder community, leading to the establishment of Thoughtful House.

A nonprofit multidisciplinary center providing integrated clinical, educational, and research services for individuals with developmental disorders.

• Clinical care services

  Individualized clinical care for children with developmental disorders, including intake coordination and referrals.

• Diagnostics and assessment

  Diagnostic and assessment services for developmental disorders.

• Behavioral intervention

  Behavioral intervention services for individuals with developmental disorders.

• Picture stories and videos

  Resources to help individuals with ASD prepare for medical visits, including blood draws and physical exams, produced in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute.

1. 1The Johnson Center for Child Health & Developmentjohnson-center.org
2. 2The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development : Picture Storiesjohnson-center.org
3. 3The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development : Clinical Servicesjohnson-center.org
4. 4Johnson Center for Child Health and Development - Wikidatawikidata.org