Phoenix
East Valley
ABA Therapy
Since 2001
For more than 20 years, Autism Spectrum Therapies has helped thousands of children with autism find success in school and life.
Our services in and around greater Phoenix, Arizona are led by Julianne McKenzie and her team of compassionate, highly-trained clinicians.
Our unique contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy can help your child with autism reach their full potential—and ultimately live a happy, fulfilling life.
Serving You Close to Home
Life is busy — we get it. And every child is different. At AST, we offer therapy in the place that meets your child’s needs, whether in your home and community or at one of our Learning Centers.
Our Services
About ABA
— and Contemporary ABA
Many things are still unknown about autism, but we do know that applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the most effective form of treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to many years of empirical research. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics considers ABA the gold standard of therapy for individuals with autism.
At AST, we refer to our approach as contemporary ABA to distinguish our therapy from the older, more structured form of treatment. Refined through decades of clinical insights and experience, our contemporary ABA:
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Uses data and current research to inform and guide practices and treatment |
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Integrates the unique needs, interests, culture, and values of your child and family |
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Makes learning playful, naturalistic, age-appropriate, and fun |
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Considers you and other caregivers a core partner in your child’s treatment |
What is ABA?
Building Skills, Expanding Mindsets
ABA therapy increases positive behavior, while decreasing behaviors that interfere with growth and learning.
Our unique contemporary ABA therapy can help your child:
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Build language and communication skills |
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Develop social and play skills, while forming friendships |
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Learn daily living and self-help skills |
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Increase flexibility and tolerance for new routines |
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Increase positive behavior and helps pave the way to happiness and success |
Taking a Person-Centered Care Approach
As an organization, we accept, value, and celebrate neurodiversity. Our contemporary ABA doesn’t aim to diminish your child’s individuality but supports them in achieving their personal goals and aspirations while respecting their rights, needs, and preferences. Known as assent-based treatment, our team collaborates with you and your child to identify and utilize their unique interests to make learning and therapy a fun experience. We believe your child has the right to effective interventions that result in long-term benefits, setting them up for a successful and happy life.
Our Network
AST is a state-approved Medicare provider in Arizona. In addition, we are in-network with most private health insurance plans and accept TRICARE.
Reach out to learn more
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Greater Phoenix
Our Learning Centers
Serious Fun. Serious Learning.
Welcome to AST’s Learning Centers in the Phoenix area– where we learn through play! Our state-of-the-art facilities feature evidence-based contemporary ABA therapy designed to provide individualized services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our compassionate team is dedicated to helping your child find success in school and life. Contact us today, and let’s make learning fun together!
AST is part of LEARN Behavioral