Therapy
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Behavior & Learning Therapy
ABI – Autism Behavior Intervention
Marla Saltzman, MA, BCBA, Clinical Director
Maureen Moore, MA, BCBA, PPS, Managing Director
ABI offers: Assessment, Program Design & Consultation, Home-Based Intervention, School-Based Intervention, Parent and Family Training, School District & Classroom: Collaboration & Training. Note: Services extend only to east of 23 freeway area in Ventura County
Tarzana
(818) 501-3615
www.autismbehaviorintervention.com
Addison Behavioral Resources – ABR
Director: Laura Addison, Ph.D., BCBA
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based assessment and treatment to individuals ages birth to 22 years diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorders (e.g., autism) or other developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Specific techniques included in ABA treatment programs include Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), and Verbal Behavior. Programs are individualized to address a variety of skill deficits (e.g., self-help, language, academic, etc.) as well as a variety of behavioral excesses (e.g., self-injury, aggression, disruption, self-stimulatory behaviors, etc.). Other services offered include behavioral assessment and treatment of food refusal and food selectivity. In addition, district-wide, school-wide, or teacher/para educator training, parent and sibling training, and inclusion services. Services are provided both in the home and in the school. ABR provides services throughout Ventura County and is a vendor with Tri-Counties Regional Center and is a Non-Public Agency (NPA) with a master contract with the Ventura County SELPA.
(805) 218-6898
Autism Center for Treatment – ACT
Directors: Aimee Anderson, Ph.D., Karen Barbi, Psy.D.
Assessment and treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other behavioral disorders of childhood using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sign language, the TEACCH system, self-management and others. Programs are comprehensive and address communication, social, play motor, cognitive, academic, attention, and adaptive skills. Specialized programming is used to teach anger/anxiety management, theory of mind, executive functioning, reading, writing, typing, math and other skills. ACT offers in-home ABA-based treatment programs, diagnostic and treatment assessment, school consulting, school aides, ABA training, social skills groups, parent and sibling education, seminars, and more. ACT is a Non-Public Agency (NPA) with a Master Contract with the Ventura County SELPA.
www.AutismCenterforTreatment.com
301 Science Drive, Suite 180, Moorpark, CA 93021
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(805)529-5265
Center for Behavior Research and Education (BRE Center)
Bob Chen, M.A., Executive Director
Sharon Tsabag-Arbel, PhD., BCABA, Regional Director
Scope of services: 1:1 home and school-based intensive ABA services, including weekly team meetings and parent trainings. We also conduct Functional Behavioral Assessment for new clients. Services offered to children ages 2-12 with an ASD diagnosis. Areas serviced: Ventura County (Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley), Santa Clarita, Inland Empire, Bakersfield
Dr. Sharon Tsabag-Arbel at (818) 359-8008
CARD - Center for Autism & Related Disorders
Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial Teaching. Depending on where you live in Ventura County - they are either clinic based services or workshop.
Tarzana
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(818)995-4673
Children’s Developmental Milestones, Inc.
Dr. Eileen Gholizadeh, MA in Clinical Psychology, Doctorate in Behavioral Science
Lisel Storck, MA in School Psychology, Licensed Educational Psychologist
Assessments, Advocacy, Behavior Support/Therapy, Case Management and Social Skills Groups for children 6-9.
Woodland Hills
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(818) 936-3486 or (805) 551-3408
CPC – California Psychcare
ABA, DTT, Floor Time, Applied Floor Tme, PRT, Incidental Teaching, Social Skills Training. CPC is a Regional Center vendor and NPA.
Camarillo
(805) 384-1410
CIO – Creating Inclusive Opportunities
Adaptive Skills Training, Social Skills Groups, School Based Positive Behavior Support & Inclusion Support. CIO is a Regional Center vendor and contracted with Ventura County SELPA.
Ventura
(805) 339-0210
Contact: info@creatinginclusiveopportunities.com
www.creatinginclusiveopportunities.com
Holdsambeck and Associates
Lompoc
(805) 735-5550
First Steps For Kids
Dr. Jennifer Harris, Phd
Provides workshop model ABA programs in Ventura County
Hermosa Beach
(310) 374-3300
Inclusive Education and Community Partnership
Rick Clemens, M.A.,
Inclusion Specialist, Behavioral programs
2323 Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 6
Oxnard, California 93035
(805) 985-4808
Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA)
Provides behavior management services, supported employment, supported living and supported educational services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses.
Adult Services
Camarillo
(805) 987-5886
Children and Youth Services
(available in Ventura county as well)
Contact: Jody Demming Douglas, Ph.D., BCBA – Director of Youth Services
Tarzana
(805) 987-5886
LIFE – The Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention
Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial Teaching
Provides workshop model ABA programs in Ventura County
11500 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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(310) 914-5433
Pacific Child & Family Associates(PCFA)
Clinical Director: Cara Entz, LMFT, BCBA
Pacific Child & Family Associates offers evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. BCBA, MFT and MA professionals provide support for the challenges clients and their families face on a day-to-day basis. PCFA is certified by the State of California as a nonpublic agency, we are a vendor for Regional Centers, school districts, TriCare/TriWest and other private insurers.
email: info@pacificchild.com
805-933-1905 local
888-805-0759 toll-free
Star Autism
Michelle Coulter, BCBA, Doug Moes, PhD, BCBA
Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial Teaching, Pivotal Response Training, Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Positive Behavior Supports. STAR treats children with disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence: Communication Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (i.e., Autism, Asperger's), and Disruptive Behavior Disorders. Provides ABA programs in Ventura County. Vendored with TCRC, and VC SELPA.
685 E Cochran St, Suite 220, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Contact: Michelle Coulter, MA, BCBA or Doug Moes, Ph.D., BCBA
mcoulter@starautism.com or dmoes@starautism.com
805-583-8060
UCSB Koegel Autism Center
Lynn Koegel, Ph.D.
Pivotal Response Training
Santa Barbara
(805) 893-2049
www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/
Wellspring
Susan Henson, M.S., BCBA
We use a scientifically proven method, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to teach essential skills and to decrease behavior problems in children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (i.e., Autism, Asperger's, Cerebral Palsy). ABA is a systematic approach that utilizes many tools and strategies (Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), etc.) to reinforce positive, healthy conduct in children and to replace inappropriate behaviors with constructive and socially meaningful behaviors. We offer: direct behavior intervention, behavior assessments, group parent education, parent consultation, school consulting, school aides, ABA training, social skills groups, seminars, private insurance advocacy, and behavior respite. Wellspring is a Non-Public Agency (NPA) vendored with the Ventura County SELPA and we serve individuals 2 – 23 years of age.
Contact: Pandora Carey, Manager
100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite, 228
Thousand Oaks, Ca 91360
Phone: 877-262-9133
Websites about Behavioral Therapy & Therapeutic Models
ABA Resources
This is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or hyperlexia may find useful.
http://rsaffran.tripod.com/aba.html
Floortime (Greenspan)
PRT
www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/
RDI
A therapeutic model that focuses on building social skills and interaction abilities.
TEACCH
TEACCH is a North Carolina program administered through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, widely used in special education classrooms as a
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