Welcome to Autism Spectrum Therapies!

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) a nonpublic agency, employs the latest Applied Behavior Analytic finding in crafting personalized programs that address the various need of children, their families, schools, and communities.

All AST interventions are directly rooted in the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA). We strongly believe in the use of discrete trial methodologies and the use of empirically validated play-based ABA strategies. Our programs address quick acquisition of language and social skills, and the reduction of prompt dependency as those skills are extended into play routines and natural family routines. Our ABA technologies include functional approaches to challenging behaviors, the use of visual supports, and structured routines to build positive responding. Since each child's needs are unique, we tailor our ABA goals and methods accordingly.

Through one-on-one instruction, as well as parent education and school staff training, AST helps families as they master a wealth of information and manage a broad range of different tasks. Following are some of the common issues we address:

• Identifying and developing meaningful educational goals
• Integrating educational goals and home programs
• Increasing positive behaviors, while reducing challenging ones
• Developing meaningful social skills
• Building and generalizing functional communication
• Developing higher levels of play skills where communication and social goals can generalize

• AST works closely with over 30 school districts in the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Gabriel regions, developing individual programs, as well as training teachers, assistants, and school psychologists.
• We are vendored by regional centers to provide early intervention, social skills in training, positive behavioral supports, after-school programs, and broader family supports.
• AST also works privately with families to assist in developing appropriate goals, reviewing intervention options, and implementing comprehensive programs.
• AST employs highly educated an skilled professionals with extensive experience in working with children with autism. We have a very high ratio of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) on staff.
• Through a university partnership, AST is a provider of graduate coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis. We also provide clinical hours toward board certification.
• AST has developed an intensive model of professional development. Our comprehensive training provides all of our staff with a strong working knowledge of modern ABA methods.

After exploring the services offered by AST, please feel free to contact us with your questions. Our Contact Information is provided so that you can easily set up a phone or in-person meeting.