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Frequently Asked Questions About AST

What is Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST)?
What exactly does AST do?
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
How does ABA differ from other therapeutic approaches?
What advantage does a play-based approach offer children with autism?
What do you mean by a “family-focused” approach?
What does a typical home session look like?
Can special education programs accommodate a person with autism?
How do you decide how much therapy a child needs?
What makes AST different from other agencies offering autism services?
What are your staff’s qualifications?
Who pays for your services and how much does it cost?
Do public schools provide autism services?
Does AST work with schools?
How long will it take for a parent to see a change in behavior?
Does AST believe there will ever be a cure for autism?
What are the key elements of autism therapy at AST?
What is the typical length of a program?

What are your staff’s qualifications?

AST takes great pride in having a highly experienced and qualified staff. Currently, we have more than a dozen Doctoral-level professionals and 45+ Master’s-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts on our staff, which is an extraordinarily high number compared to other autism agencies. AST has invested extensively in recruiting Master’s- and Doctorate-level professionals and in providing comprehensive training of advanced ABA-based methodologies to provide professional development opportunities to our staff.