Autism Spectrum Therapies Offers In-Home “Catch Up” Program for Infants and Toddlers with Suspected Developmental Delays 

Culver City, CA (March 30, 2009) – Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), an agency providing services to individuals with autism and their families, now offers in-home assessments and a four month “catch up” program for infants and toddlers with suspected developmental delays.

“Many parents struggle with uncertainty about how their baby is progressing,” notes William Frea, Ph.D., BCBA, Chief Clinical Officer and co-founder of AST.  “We encourage concerned parents to schedule an assessment with a behavior analyst as soon as they suspect anything amiss, to determine whether there is indeed a possible developmental delay.  With early assessment and appropriate interventions and therapies, we can often get the child back onto a typical developmental path.” 

AST conducts in-home assessments for infants and toddlers aged six to 16 months.  For those considered at-risk for developmental delays, AST offers an intensive four month parent education program that provides parents with training in techniques and strategies that can be used to stimulate their infants’ development.  Parents work side-by-side in their home with a therapist who shows them how to “embed” these techniques into their daily family routines.  

AST’s family-focused programs are designed to incorporate natural home routines and create an environment that supports a child’s therapeutic goals.  The agency’s services are based on scientifically-validated teaching methods and are supervised by a highly qualified clinical staff.

For more information about AST’s in-home assessments, “catch up” program, or other services, please call (866) AST-1520 or visit www.autismtherapies.com.

About Autism Spectrum Therapies:

Founded by respected leaders in the field of autism, Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) provides individuals with autism with a range of services from infancy through adulthood, as well as comprehensive training and support for parents and families in their homes and communities. AST’s highly trained clinical staff uses scientifically-validated methods grounded in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, with customized services ranging from play-based early intervention programs, to classroom support, to building practical skills for independent living.  AST’s intensive family-focused approach facilitates measurable, sustainable progress and helps individuals with autism achieve their full potential.  The agency provides services through Los Angeles,San Bernardino,Orange and San Diego counties.  More information at www.autismtherapies.com.