Using contemporary ABA therapy to personalize treatment so your child with autism can thrive
Our passionate and dedicated team understands that no two cases of autism are the same. That’s why we use science and data to deliver the most progressive applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, tailored exclusively to your child’s unique needs, behavior, and personality.
Our services can help your child:
Build language and communication skills
Develop social and play skills, while forming friendships
Decrease tantrums, meltdowns, eating fussiness, and other challenging behaviors
Prepare for and succeed in school
At AST, we tailor treatment to your child’s individual needs, using contemporary ABA therapy, combined with clinical insights and best practices refined over two decades of serving the autism community. This highly personalized, client-centered model of care differs from other providers, who take a more systematic, therapist-directed approach.
Since each child responds differently to a treatment setting, we can work with your child:
In your home
At one of our Learning Centers
In the community
In partnership with a school
Through telehealth
But we’re also a team of data enthusiasts committed to clinical excellence—and to getting results for your child and family.
AST treats children in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana but also is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization made up of providers in autism treatment who specialize in delivering the highest form of personalized, evidence-based ABA therapy. Our more than 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 behavior analysts, and 3,700 behavior technicians make up a concentration of professionals unmatched by any other provider.
With AST and LEARN, we offer your child and family the familiarity and convenience of local treatment, with the advantages of a national organization at the forefront of autism treatment. Our local-national reach gives you distinct advantages.
We believe in what we do—and know we can help your child make progress every single day. And, while our treatment focuses on your child, our services extend to your whole family.
Our personalized programs reflect that every child with autism is unique, along with your family’s values and priorities.
We consider you a core part of your child’s treatment and partner with you throughout your entire journey, giving you the tools, training, and support you need.
We’re data enthusiasts who love the science of ABA and use it every day to guide and fine-tune your child’s treatment—and generate positive results.
Our Heart Goes Out to Texas
What’s it like to be a Behavior Technician? – Dee W.
An Honest Look at the Full Experience of Autism with Russell Lehmann
What’s it like to be a Behavior Technician? – Vianei O.
Voices for All: Sam Krus – An Interview Discussing Gender Diversity
BHCOE Accreditation: Understanding How Quality Care is Measured in ABA
What is Self-Determination?
Voices for All: Ash Franks Talks about Supporting Autistic People While Being Autistic and Her Role on LEARN’s New Neurodiversity Advisory Committee
Understanding the IEP Process and How to Best Advocate for Your Child
Selecting an ABA Graduate Program
MYTH: Nonverbal or Nonspeaking People with Autism are Intellectually Disabled
Current Autism Research and Why Families May Want to Participate
The Autism Journey: Accepting vs. Resisting A Diagnosis
What is Contemporary ABA?
Myth: People with Autism Don’t Feel Love
Lasting Happiness – How to be kinder to yourself and others
Brain Plasticity & Early Intervention: “Neurons that fire together, wire together”
Top 5 Autism Studies from the Last Year
Myth: Kids with Autism Don’t Have Emotions
Breathing Technique to Help You Remain Calm When Your Child is Having a Tantrum
Spotlight on Diversity in ABA: An Interview with Joshua Polanco
Neurodiversity: What It Means, Why It Matters
Why Adherence to Your Behavior Analyst’s Clinical Recommendation is Critical to Success
The September 26th Project: Safety Preparedness for Families with Autism
Enriching Life Experiences for Young Autistic Adults
Why Gratitude Matters, and How to Foster It in Kids with ASD
How to Help Your Child Through a Meltdown
Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness
Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Debra Moore – Navigating Autism
Reframing Your Child’s Intense Interests as a Strength
Spotlight on Diversity in ABA: An Interview with Angela Parker
Addressing the Cultural Needs of Families with Autism
How to Manage a Career, While Raising a Child with Autism
9 Types of People Who Should Apply for an Entry-Level ABA Job
This School Year, Build a Trusting Relationship with Your Child’s Teacher
Advancing Research and Understanding of Autism
10 Tips to Transition Kids with Autism Back to In-Person School
Five Steps to Help Your Child with Autism Make Friends
Autism Today: A Look at How Far We Have Come and What is Still Needed
How to Handle Screen Time with Your Child with Autism
Why Swimming and Water Play Benefit Kids with ASD
Six Steps to Prepare Your Child with Autism to Interact with Police
How to Keep Your Child with Autism Engaged This Summer
Spotlight on Diversity in ABA: An Interview with Giovanna “G” Bosco
Girls and Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and New Research with Dr. Ronit Molko
Understanding the Evolution of ABA
Create a Calm-Down Kit for Your Child with Autism
Spotlight on Black Professionals in ABA: Maia Jackson
Xavier DeGroat Shares His White House Experience and Life with Autism
New Research on Sleep Issues in Autism with Dr. Annette Estes
Evie and Kelly Mutsch Talk About Their Journey with Autism—and Their Thriving, Eco-Friendly Business
Perspectives: Embracing Individuality in Behavior Analysis
Critical Autism Services for Military Families in Jeopardy
Women Leaders at LEARN Talk About Working in STEM—and Why Behavior Analysts Sometimes Get Left Out
Autism Help at Home: Manding (Part 2)
The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum with Lindsey Sterling
Perspectives: Supporting Women in the Workplace During the Pandemic
BABA Initiatives and Their Upcoming Conference with President, Adrienne Bradley
How Books Can Help Kids with Autism Build Language
Spotlight on Black Professionals in ABA: Brandon Whitfield
Autism Help at Home: Manding (Part 1)
Autism Services in Italy with Founder of Progettoautismo, Elena Bulfone
Perspectives: Why Access to ABA Is a Matter of Social Justice
Using Theatre as a Teaching Tool for Individuals with Autism with Barry Prizant
Functional Analysis and Self Determination with Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Peterson
How Autism Drives Human Invention with Simon Baron-Cohen
Quality Mentorship and Supervision in ABA with Tyra Sellers and Linda LeBlanc
Temecula Learning Center Virtual Ribbon Cutting
Using Accessible Language When Educating Parents with Dr. Albert Knapp
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – Generalization
Race & How it Impacts ABA & Our Community with Adrienne Bradley
Challenges of Transitioning to School in the Fall
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – Video Models for Parents
What it Takes to Become a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with Dr. Malmberg
Time Outside
Keep Your Child with Autism Engaged This Summer
How Lighting Can Affect Your Circadian Rhythm with Dave Bisbee
Optimistic Parenting and How it Can Help Your Family with V. Mark Durand
How to Start Talking About Racism
LEARN Behavioral announces Telehealth ABA services now available through their network of providers.
Compassionate Care and the Role it Plays in Supporting Families with Dr. Taylor
Transformation and Advocacy for Autism Treatment with Behaviorbabe, Dr. Kelly
Preparing to Use Respite Workers and Babysitters
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – Teaching Children Language to Object
In Two Worlds by Ido Kedar, Author with Nonspeaking Autism
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – The Four Functions of Behavior
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – Isolating Reinforcers
A Letter From LEARN’s President
Token Systems and How You Can Be Using Them In Your Home
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – Positive Language & Challenging Behavior
Keeping Kids Connected to Loved Ones Via Zoom and FaceTime
Addressing Mental Health For Parents of Children with Special Needs
To All the Other Parents of Children With Special Needs: I Feel You
Taking a Deeper Dive into Telehealth Research with Kelly Schieltz & Matt O’Brien
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – Pairing
Teaching COVID-19 Skills
Taking a Closer Look at Your Child’s ABA Program with Tina Patterson, BCBA
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – Asking for Help
Continuing Progress During COVID-19
Making Your Child’s Telehealth Sessions Successful with Laura Charin, M.Ed, BCBA
How to Manage Your Child’s Stress & Anxiety During COVID-19
Independent Play for Kids: Bathtub Fun
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training & Observational Learning
Help at Home: Positive Behavior Support – Gaining Attention
Regulating Your Emotions During COVID-19
Get To Know AST
Build a career that matters and makes a difference in the lives of families, while working with leaders and pioneers in ABA therapy who go above and beyond to support your growth and learning—and guide you every step of the way.
“My passion is collaborating with families to develop programs that are unique to each individual and give children the tools they need to live their most meaningful and fulfilling lives.”
– Jill Murray, MS, BCBA, Clinical Director
Reach out, and we’ll guide you on where to start.