JOHN ORTIZ, PHD
John M. Ortiz, Ph.D., was the director and founder of the Asperger’s Syndrome Institute and the Institute of Applied Psychomusicology. A licensed psychologist, musician, composer, certified clinical hypnotist and international speaker and consultant he conducted over 1,000 programs internationally on topics relating to Sound Psychology and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Ortiz’s work serving children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders originated in the late 70’s, at which time he was instrumental in helping to secure a grant for the South Florida State Hospital that facilitated the appropriation of a facility to house adolescents apart from the general, adult population. A dedicated practitioner and consummate professional Dr. Ortiz specialized in serving families, children and adolescents beginning in 1974.