As the only Clinical Autism Treatment Program in the Sacramento Region, and one of the only programs in California, we take great pride in treating an underserved population with compassion and clinical excellence.

We offer the latest in clinical diagnostic techniques and also medical and non-medical treatment recommendations that can offer relief for many symptoms of autism and autism spectrum disorders.

Our vision

To provide comprehensive care to patients along the autism spectrum, while continuing research that will provide a breakthrough cure for autism.

Our Team

Michael G. Chez, M.D., Child Neurologist
Michael G. Chez, M.D., Director of Pediatric Neurology, has almost 20 years' experience in the innovative use of drug and immunological therapies for refractory autism and in epilepsy research, treatment and epilepsy surgical monitoring. Dr. Chez received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine and served his internship and residency in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He performed his fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, and subsequently received his fellowship training in epilepsy at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Chez has been certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with special competence in Child Neurology. He is an Associate professor of Neurology at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Chez is the author of numerous articles and recently published a book entitled, "The Medical Management of Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals." To learn more about Dr. Chez or to make an appointment please call (916) 454-6667.

Amer Khan, M.D., Child Neurologist
Amer Khan, M.D., is a child neurologist with special interests in pediatric sleep medicine and general child neurology including epilepsy and headaches. Dr. Khan has been certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with special competence in Child Neurology. Dr. Khan received his medical degree from the University of Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Cook County Children's Hospital, Chicago, and fellowship in child neurology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis. With each new patient, Dr. Khan collaborates with the child and family to explore all their concerns and neurological symptoms. He works with them in creating an individualized plan of treatment with the goal of improving their quality of life. Dr. Khan also offers many cutting-edge treatment options, including ones for headaches, epilepsy and spasticity. Dr. Khan is an active member of the Child Neurology Society, the American Academy of Neurology and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has been a Sacramento resident for more than eight years. To learn more about Dr. Khan or to make an appointment please call (916) 454-6667.

Shailesh M. Asaikar, M.D.
Shailesh M. Asaikar, M.D., child neurologist, received his medical degree from the University of Bombay, India. He completed his residency at New York Medical Center Lincoln Health & Mental Health Center and his Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Minnesota. He is board certified in Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Neurology (subspecialty in Clinical Neurophysiology and special qualifications in Child Neurology). Dr. Asaikar accepts patients for a wide range of diagnostic procedures and treatments, including Autism. To learn more about Dr. Asaikar or to make an appointment please call (916) 733-8150.

We work with a number of specialists to provide ancillary care and treatment to our patients, including:

• Clinical Psychology
• Gastrointestinal
• Genetic Counseling
• Neurosurgery
• Pulmonology
• Sleep Consultations
• Social Work
• Speech and Occupational Therapy