About
Dr. Sohl is a pediatrician with extensive experience in medical diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of children with a concern of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She is an expert in quality and process improvement for comprehensive autism diagnostic and longitudinal services.
Dr. Sohl is the site principal investigator for the Autism Intervention Research for Physical Health/Autism Treatment Network (AIRP/ATN) and serves in national leadership roles with each program. She is also founder of ECHO Autism, an innovative framework to increase community capacity to care for children with autism and other developmental/behavioral concerns. ECHO Autism is considered a national model for expanding autism diagnosis and treatment to underserved and rural populations. Her team has established partnerships with health care entities in more than 15 states and five countries.
Dr. Sohl’s research focuses on systems change to improve health care and services for individuals with autism and also focuses on understanding underlying medical conditions in individuals with autism.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Internship
Pediatrics
- University of Missouri School of Medicine
Residency
Pediatrics
- University of Missouri School of Medicine
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Office
400 North Keene St
Columbia, MO 65201
United States
Research Profile
Kristin Sohl, MD, is a distinguished pediatrician at MU Health Care and professor of pediatrics at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. As the founder and executive director of ECHO Autism Communities, she spearheads efforts to improve access to high-quality screening, evaluation and longitudinal support for individuals on the autism spectrum, particularly in underserved and rural populations. Under her leadership, ECHO Autism Communities has established partnerships with more than 50 children's hospitals and autism centers across the U.S. and 30 international locations, creating a vast network of professionals committed to enhancing autism and disability services and research.
An influential advocate for children’s health, Dr. Sohl serves organizations at the local, state, national and international level. She also serves as the medical director for the Missouri Telehealth Network and the MU Office of Continuing Education for Health Professions. Dr. Sohl earned her medical degree and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Missouri. She is passionate about engaging other health care professionals to elevate the discourse on children’s health and well-being.
Research Interests
- Autism
- Child development and behavior
- Rural health access
- Capacity building
Areas of Expertise
- autism
- quality improvement
- patient safety
- child health advocacy
- family-centered care
- health disparities across cultures
Awards & Honors
- 2024 Citation of Merit, University of Missouri School of Medicine
- 2023 Fulbright Specialist Award, US State Department, University of Gdansk, Poland
- 2023 David Meyers International Service Award
- 2022 Inspirational Leader of the Year, Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation
- 2017 Children’s Hospital Solutions for Patient Safety Senior Leader Award
- 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award
- 2011 American Academy of Pediatrics Special Achievement Award