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. 

• Autism
• Child development and behavior
• Rural health access
• Capacity building

• autism
• quality improvement
• patient safety
• child health advocacy
• family-centered care
• health disparities across cultures