California
Autism Learning Partners has many locations throughout the state of California, including Northern California, Central California, and Southern California.
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Alameda
Berkeley
Castro Valley
Dublin
Fremont
Hayward
Livermore
Newark
Oakland
Pleasanton
San Leandro
San Lorenzo
Union City
Warm Springs
Alamo
Antioch
Bethel Island
Brentwood
Byron
Concord
Danville
Discovery Bay
El Cerrito
El Sobrante
Oakley
Pinole
Richmond
Rollingwood
San Pablo
San Ramon
Tara Hills
Walnut Creek
El Dorado Hills
Auberry
Burness
Calwa
Camden
Caruthers
Cecile
Clovis
Fowler
Friant
Goldleaf
Gordom
Herndon
Highway City
Ivesta
Kerman
Kingsburg
Lacjac
Lanare
Las Palmas
Laton
Locans
Lone Star
Malaga
Ora
Orange Cove
Parlier
Raco
Reedley
Riverdale
Sanger
Selma
Sierra Sky Park
Tarpey
Tollhouse
Turk
Uva
West Park
Arcata
Blue Lake
Eureka
Ferndale
Fortuna
Loleta
McKinleyville
Rio Dell
Trinidad
Rosemond
Armona
Avenal
Cimarron
Corcoran
Gepford
Grangeville
Guernsey
Halls Corner
Hamblin
Hardwick
Helm Corner
Home Garden
Hub
Hydril
Lemoore Station
Murray
Pitco
Reef Station
Remnoy
Rossi
Santa Rosa Rancheria
Shirley
South Corcoran
Stratford
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Acton
Agoura Hills
Agua Dulce
Alhambra
Altadena
Arcadia
Arleta
Arlington Heights
Artesia
Athens
Atwater Village
Avocado Heights
Azusa
Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw
Baldwin Park
Bassett
Bel Air
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Bell Gardens
Bellflower
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Beverly Grove
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Beverlywood
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Bradbury
Brentwood
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Chatsworth
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Citrus
City of Industry
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Civic Center
Claremont
Commerce
Compton
Covina
Crenshaw
Cudahy
Culver City
Cypress Park
Del Rey
Diamond Bar
Downey
Downtown Los Angeles
Duarte
Eagle Rock
East Hollywood
East Los Angeles
Echo Park
El Monte
El Segundo
El Sereno
Elysian Park
Elysian Valley
Encino
Exposition Park
Florence
Florence Firestone
Florence Graham
Gardena
Glassell Park
Glendora
Gorman
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Granada Hills
Green Meadows
Griffith Park
Hacienda Heights
Hancock Park
Harbor City
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Harvard Park
Hawaiian Gardens
Hawthorne
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Hidden Hills
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Hillgrove
Historic South Central
Hollywood
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Hyde Park
Inglewood
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Jefferson Park
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Lawndale
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Mayflower Village
Maywood
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Nevin
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Palmdale
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Pasadena
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Pomona
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Quartz Hill
Rancho Cucamonga
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Redondo Beach
Reseda
Rolling Hills
Rosemead
Rowland Heights
San Dimas
San Fernando
San Gabriel
San Marino
San Pedro
Santa Clarita
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Monica
Satelle
Saugus
Shadow Hills
Sherman Oaks
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Signal Hill
Silver Lake
South El Monte
South Gate
South Park
South Pasadena
Stevenson Ranch
Studio City
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Temple City
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Autism Services in California
These are the technical names for the services we offer. Above all, we want you to know we use proven, scientific therapies that are customized to your child and your family. Note that services may differ by region and clinician. Please contact us to determine which services are best suited for your child.
Center-based ABA services allow your child to learn a variety of skills in a structured environment. This setting enables generalization of skills in a less familiar environment.
Home-based ABA services allow teaching to occur in the child’s natural environment and incorporates learning within the child’s natural routine
Research indicates that early, high intensity intervention, often birth to five years old may have the best outcomes for improving your child’s development.
If your child needs a diagnosis, we’ll connect you with a diagnostician near you who can conduct an evaluation and provide you with all the documents that will be needed to move forward.
Achievement in the domain of social interaction greatly improves the quality of life for a learner and we place a premium on screening, assessment, and individually tailored interventions.
It has been proven that parents who are actively involved in their child’s therapy often see more progress in their children. Our clinical team is trained to build success for the entire family unit.
Speech therapy assessments, consultations, and sessions include articulation, fluency, delayed language development, auditory and language processing disorders, and more.
Telehealth is a tool that allows us to deliver Applied Behavior Analysis services directly to families using electronic telecommunication technology.
Our processes to improve cognition, adaptive, social, and emotional domains range from structured lessons to more naturalistic programming that can look like play, chore completion, or conversation.
Focused ABA services are for individuals who (a) need treatment only for a limited number of key functional skills, or (b) have such an acute problem behavior that its treatment needs to be prioritized.
Ready to move forward? Submit your information today and someone from our team will contact you soon.
Accepted Insurance Plans in California
We accept most insurance plans. Don’t see your insurance listed? Contact us and we’ll advocate on your behalf to make sure your child gets access to the treatment they deserve-even if it’s with another agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you diagnose?
Yes. We have a licensed psychologist onsite that can diagnose children under 5 in Indianapolis.
For children over 5, we have established community partnerships that can assist. For a list of our community partnerships, please contact our intake department at 855-295-3276 Ext. 276.
Do you have qualified staff?
Yes. Each ALP region employs BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) and master’s level Supervisors who oversee all clinical operations. Additionally, our Behavior Technicians who carry out the daily treatment programs receive a comprehensive training program along with regular supervision, support and ongoing training by our senior clinical staff.
Can I meet the staff (my Behavior Technician) before my child’s treatment begins?
Yes. Your designated clinical supervisor will review our Client Partnership Agreement with you in person and introduce you to our treatment approach. You will have the opportunity to meet the rest of your team as they work with you and become familiar with your child.
Do you require a minimum number of hours?
Yes. We require parents to commit to what is medically necessary for their child to make progress. Your BCBA will prescribe a level of service (number of weekly hours) based on your child’s individual needs that will most likely lead to the best opportunity for behavioral improvements.
Do you provide school-based services?
Yes. If it is considered medically necessary and is a service recommended by your ALP clinical staff, we can. Additionally, your insurance company must approve it and your school must approve ALP staff can be on school premises with your child.
Do you provide services on weekends?
Yes. We regularly provide sessions on weekends. ABA is a daily treatment program and we offer some of those hours on weekends. Before treatment begins, our client services team will inform you about the options that are available and finalize your schedule with you.
Do you provide a blended treatment option (e.g. half in home / half in a clinic)?
Yes. We offer a flexible service location offering for our families and will collaborate with your family and what is best for your child.
I already have an ABA provider. Can I only enroll in Social Skills Groups with Autism Learning Partners?
It is possible, but you will need to contact your insurance plan. Many insurance providers do not approve more than one authorization for treatment in this area. Please check with your specific provider for their rules and guidelines.
Do I have to be present while my child is receiving services?
In order for a child to make progress, family participation is a vital component. Your clinical team will recommend a level of participation they determine is necessary. We encourage parents to sit-in on sessions as often as they can. You are not required to participate in all ABA sessions, however, a caregiver over the age of 18 must be at home for the duration of each session. For clinic-based appointments, the child may be dropped off.
Can my BT drive my child around, if needed?
No. Your Behavior Technician can accompany your family for a clinically recommended trip in a family vehicle. BTs are prohibited from driving the child in any vehicle, even if a parent or guardian is present in the car.
What Our Patients Are Saying
" ABA was imperative [to our three boys'] success and the knowledge, time, instruction, and passion that was put into our family from Autism Learning Partners has carried over into all aspects of their life. "
" I liked that Autism Learning Partners had structure and order on how they approached therapy and goals. I value the time they took in getting to know my son on a personal level so that ABA treatment was tailored for my son. "
" ALP was very agile and very quick to reply anytime we needed help. Now that we are receiving services from other providers (non ABA related), we see the difference and value the quality support that ALP provided. "
These testimonials were solicited and provided by parents or guardians of former clients. The families who provided these testimonials are no longer receiving services nor affiliated with Autism Learning Partners or its subsidiaries.
Northern & Central California Directors
Chris began working in the field of applied behavior analysis in 2012 as a behavior technician working with children diagnosed with Autism. He shortly learned this was the field he wanted to make a career out of. He completed his graduate work at California State University, Northridge, earning a Master Science in Applied Behavior Analysis degree in 2015. Since that time, he has gained experience applying behavior analytic principles in various settings including schools, center-based programs, and group parent trainings. Chris has a passion for ABA and is motivated by the positive impact he can have on the lives of others.
Lynn started her career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2010 as a Behavior Technician and immediately fell in love with this field of work. She has a master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in ABA and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2017. Lynn’s favorite part of her career is being able to help clients and families in need of support. She believes that effective and creative programming is necessary in making lasting change. Lynn enjoys implementing naturalistic teaching methods to help clients look forward to daily therapy sessions.
Jenna has worked with individuals with autism and other development disabilities in the school, home, clinic, and community settings over the last 12 years. Jenna received her Master’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2013 from Perdue University Global. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014. Her current interests include early intervention programming for young children and providing meaningful and practical parent training services. “I am grateful to be able to work each and every day with people who are so passionate about making impactful changes in the lives of the kiddos and families we serve.“
Cody is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for seven years. He earned his Master’s degree in ABA in 2017 and joined the ALP team later that year. Cody is passionate about bringing cutting-edge curriculums and the latest scientific advancements in ABA to the Redwood Coast community. “We are only just beginning to understand the power of love because we are just beginning to understand the weakness of force and aggression.” -B.F. Skinner, founder of applied behavior analysis
Kristi started in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2013 as a Behavior Technician (BT). She had always worked with kids in some capacity, and only learned of ABA after her undergraduate program was completed. Once she started working one on one with children as a BT, she fell in love with the field and philosophies of ABA and decided to start a graduate program. Kristi went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. She worked her way up to a supervisory position and earned her board certification (BCBA) in 2016. Kristi has worked primarily with youth and adolescence (ages 18 months to 18 years) and also has some additional experience working with adult populations in group homes. She enjoys teaching others ABA and has dedicated herself to improving the quality of services delivered to our clients. Kristi also enjoys data analysis and loves looking for ways to modify programs to best fit individual’s needs.
Nadereh is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has 17 years of experience working in the field of ABA. She oversees several BCBAs and their teams in providing the best care possible to their clients and families. Nadereh’s passion in this field encompass many areas such training and mentoring her team in developing and implementing effective treatment to not only the clients but all the stakeholders. Nadereh also oversees the care provided to clients funded by the local Regional Center as well as training and managing the Early Interventionists working with these families. Nadereh’s interest in the ABA field began by being exposed to a dear friend’s son with autism. Voluntary work in his clinic led to acquiring a master’s degree and becoming a board certified behavior analyst.
*I have had the privilege to work with families during their darkest and most joyous moments and I never cease to be amazed at their resilience, diligence and the passion they bring to each session.*
Southern California Directors
Mari Aceves, ED. D, DSW, BCBA received two doctorate degrees to support her work in ABA. She earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership with a P-12 emphasis (CSUF) and one in Social Work (USC). She is a BCBA with over 10 years of experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Her expertise includes early intervention, parent education, family systems and interdisciplinary collaboration with educational systems. Dr. Aceves’ focus is to help clients reach independence and social integration and to teach their support systems to interact with them more effectively through sustainable practices.
Joanne Alvarez, received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from CSUN and currently serves as the Clinical Director for Autism Learning Partners. Joanne experience includes, supervising after school playgrounds and it was through her experience working with children that she was advised to continue in the field and work with children with special needs to get a better understanding of the community. She started her career as a Behavior Therapist and she fell in love with ABA. In the 14 years that she has been in the field, she has worked as a Behavior Therapist, a Staff Trainer, a Supervisor, and now a Director. She is passionate about this field and enjoys the people she’s worked with, including colleagues and families. Joanne pursued her BCaBA and later completed a master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she graduated in 2014 and obtained her BCBA. Joanne is continuously learning and grateful for having an opportunity to work within her community every day.
Jacqueline Figueroa is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for 20 years. She joined ALP in 2018 and earned her Master’s degree in Education, Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University (ASU). She serves as the Clinical Director where she oversees staff who provide ABA services in the home, in schools and in a clinic setting. Jacqueline values her colleagues and provides coaching to her team to meet individual staff and agency goals and maintains high expectations for providing quality services by creating organizational systems to ensure client progress. She is leading the way to build strong future BCBA's through the BCBA mentorship program in the SGV region. She continues work towards building relationships within the San Gabriel Valley community.
Shelby started in the field as a behavior technician in 2011 and became a BCBA in May of 2018. Her previous experience includes early intervention with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the clinic setting. Since transitioning to ALP in January 2020, her experience includes working with individuals in the home setting. She additionally has experience working with adolescents with developmental delays in a patient psychiatric setting. Shelby enjoys disseminating ABA and has dedicated herself to improving the quality of her services to clients and staff. She enjoys data analysis and loves to look for new ways to modify programs to best impact the individual and their support system.
Samantha has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for 8 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis both from California State University, Los Angeles. She has experience working in clinic, home and school settings. Her areas of expertise are early intervention programs, toilet training, and severe challenging behaviors. Samantha began her career at ALP in August 2018 as a supervisor and stepped into the role of a Senior Behavior Analyst in April 2019. Since the transition Samantha has helped grow and develop several clinicians from BT's to now BCBA's. Mentoring and teaching are her true passion to ensure that quality services are being provided to as many individuals as possible. Samantha is now stepping into the role of Associate Clinical Director for the Gateway Region and is excited to join a new team. "Being part of the growth and change in not only a client's life but a family, is the highest reinforcement, but to be part of the growth and development of another clinician who is going to go out in the world and change so many lives is what I believe to be my true purpose."
Dolores Grajeda MA, BCBA, LMFT (#87286) entered the world of ABA in 2001; while she completed her BA in Psychology/Sociology from the University of California, Riverside. Dolores earned her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2010 from Chapman University. She then took a break from ABA to work with families and youth in the mental health field. However, missed working within the ABA field and returned 2 years later and earned her BCBA in November 2014. Shortly after, she also earned her license in Marriage and Family therapy in 2015. Dolores’ background in both counseling and ABA is a strength as it adds a different perspective when working with families and clients. Her area of expertise if working with challenging family dynamics and the nonverbal population.
“I have always known that I wanted to help families and their children. When I was introduced to ABA, I immediately fell in love with the field. To me, it is a perfect combination of psychology, education and science. It amazes me every day that we are able to change lives and help others through our science. I consider myself lucky to wake up and get to do what I love every day.”
Michelle “Shelli” Jesolva graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Masters in Social Work and completed her BCBA coursework from Florida Institute of Technology. She has worked in the field of ABA for 9 years, specifically in Orange County. Shelli’s primary role is to facilitate the implementation of high quality ABA services by training staff and collaborating with our BCBAs, RBTs and BT’s.
“It is a great honor to work with our clients and families. I value the trust they put in us to help their children reach their potential. Seeing the changes and growth with each person is so rewarding; this includes our staff at ALP. I take great pride in the work our team does daily, and the dedication they show our clients and families continues to astound me.”
“It is a great honor to work with our clients and families. I value the trust they put in us to help their children reach their potential. Seeing the changes and growth with each person is so rewarding; this includes our staff at ALP. I take great pride in the work our team does daily, and the dedication they show our clients and families continues to astound me.”
Crystal has been working in the field of ABA for the last ten years, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC Riverside, and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy from California Baptist University. Crystal fell in love with the field of ABA early on as a Behavior Technician and eventually switched career goals to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has been a part of the ALP IE team since 2013, where she leads with compassion and support and with the ultimate goal of providing the best level of care for the families we serve. Crystal is passionate about mentoring and developing the clinical skills of Behavior Technicians, Clinical Supervisors, and aspiring BCBAs. She strives to uphold ALP’s mission statement and core values in her everyday work.
Jeannie Morrison, M.A., BCBA, received her Master of Art degree from Biola University and completed her BCBA coursework from Florida Institute of Technology. Jeannie has been working in the field of ABA for the last 17 years. Jeannie started working at CLC in April 2007. She started her career as a Behavior Technician and has held multiple supervisor roles over the past 14 years at CLC. She has years of experience with working with infants to young adults with diverse diagnosis. She is passionate about interdisciplinary comprehensive treatment approach to therapy and about contributing to the growth and development of individuals with special needs. Jeannie’s primary role is to facilitate the implementation of high-quality ABA services by training staff and collaborating with our BCBAs, Program Managers, RBTs and BT’s.
Anh Nguyen, MA, BCBA received her Bachelors of Art in Psychology from the University of California at Los Angeles and her Masters of Art in Counseling from Loyola Marymount University. Anh has been working in the field of ABA for the last 10 years. She first got into the field because her nephew was diagnosed with Autism and was receiving early start services. She previously held direct service provider, parent trainer, and case supervisor positions. She is passionate about social skills group and providing mentorship for upcoming Program Supervisors.“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” –Helen Keller
Robin Palm is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities. She has been working with Autism Learning Partners for over 15 years. Her passions include developing social skills groups, school consultation and working with IEP teams to help students access the curriculum as well as collaborating with parents to best support their family’s needs. In her role as Associate Clinical Director, she oversees program managers and behavior technicians in their work with children and families in the San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley areas.
Marjorie Pio is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst that has been working in the field for over 9 years. Her career started as a 1:1 interventionist after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts at the University of California at Santa Barbara and continued her education to receive a Masters in Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has found that working with children and families is a passion. She promotes collaborative and compassionate care for clients and values teamwork, honesty, and kindness. She has worked in the San Diego South region for 3 years and is excited to continue to support her wonderful team in a new role.
Gina Shim is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and an Associate Clinical Director at ALP. She has her bachelor’s degree in Child Development from CSU, Stanislaus and a masters degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from CSU, Los Angeles. She also has over 10 years of experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Her expertise includes early intervention, behavior management, parent education, school consultation, and clinical supervision.
I serve as the Associate Clinical Director for the ALP North County San Diego region. I am a graduate of Florida State University where I obtained a Master of Science degree in Psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have been practicing as a BCaBA since 2009 and as a BCBA since 2015. My experience includes, supervising and training individuals who work with children with special needs. My passion is working with clients on the autism spectrum. I have had the pleasure of working with clients across ages, from the age of two to sixty-two years of age. I’ve worked with clients in the home, in clinics, schools, group homes and community-based programs. My favorite part of the job is working with children and watching their progress and growth through time as well as learning from them! I have learned the most interesting facts from our kiddos; from how tiny our planet is compared to others in the universe and to learning about some of the most terrifying extinct dinosaurs one could ever imagine! In my spare time, I enjoy going out on date nights with my husband and watching horror films. I have two dogs, an 8 pound chiweenie named Taco and a beagle named London.
Lysa has worked with individuals with Autism for the past 20 years. Her experience ranges from toddlers to adults with disabilities and from structured programs to naturalistic teaching programs. She has developed and overseen discrete trial therapy as well , pivotal response training, and positive behavior support programs across home, community and school settings. Lysa’s passion is parent education as well as staff training. “I feel truly fortunate to have a career where I inspire people to get involved in the cause for Autism and where I can help improve the quality of life for my clients and their families.”
Tanya has developed and implemented socialization and generalization groups for children in all age ranges (2-18). She enjoys working with the older adolescent population and designs and implements individualistic programs for adolescents transitioning into adulthood concentrating on independent living. “I can’t imagine doing anything else in life. It’s truly amazing to see what strong families can accomplish and see the full potential of these kids. Knowing I am a part of this journey for families is truly incredible”
Bianca Uriarte is the Associate Clinical Director for the Murrieta region. Bianca has been working for ALP since 2014. Bianca considers her colleagues as family and enjoys working in a supportive and dedicated environment. Bianca has been working with families the Inland Empire for several years. Bianca is thrilled to open a separate region for Murrieta and provide support to underserved families in this area. Bianca is driven by passion. Seeing progress with the children and the families she works with is what motivates Bianca.
Helpful Family Resources
We understand that this journey can feel overwhelming and confusing. Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful.
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