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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.
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.
Children’s Learning Connection (a division of Autism Learning Partners)
3111 N Tustin St
Suite 100
Orange CA 92865
The ABA Medi-Cal benefit in Orange County is administered by CalOptima. CalOptima members may reach the appropriate department by calling the number on the back of their insurance card. If you are interested in working with Autism Learning Partners, please give our Intake team a call today to learn about how soon we can get your child started. You may then include that information in your call to CalOptima. It’s worth noting that, generally, Medi-Cal beneficiaries below the age of 21 years are able to access ABA therapy with a recommendation from a licensed physician or psychologist with a statement of medical necessity.
Autism Learning Partners (formerly Pacific Child & Family Associates) began offering services to children with autism and other development disabilities, and their families, in 1988. The company was an early proponent of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and quickly adopted this clinical methodology as the cornerstone of its services to children and families. Autism Learning Partners now offers treatment services in many states across the US, collaborating with doctors, therapist, families, schools, and specialists for complete, effective care.
The mission of Autism Learning Partners is to provide the highest level of clinical expertise to facilitate significant and sustainable improvement for the individuals and families we serve.
Autism Learning Partners strives to give hope, support and paths of progress for children and their families living with Autism and related disorders. We believe that a tailored, comprehensive care plan managed by our exceptional clinical talent, partnered with love and commitment from the family, allows each child to achieve his or her maximum potential.
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.”
Yes, we do! We invite you to visit us at our Costa Mesa location:
1520 Nutmeg Pl
Suite 110
Costa Mesa CA 92626
Therapy sessions might take place in your home or community, depending on what the ALP Clinical team recommends. Each session, a Behavior Technician will work one-on-one with your child, targeting individualized goals embedded into fun and functional activities. Sessions can last 2-4 hours depending on your child’s needs. Parent training is always a part of the treatment plan, as we want you to have that support.
Yes, if it is considered medically necessary by the ALP Clinical team, the school district allows, and the insurance provider approves. We will collaborate with the education team to build a comprehensive plan for your child.
There are parent organizations and resources within North Orange County that may be helpful supplements to ABA therapy. Please visit Regional Center of Orange County for more information.
ALP’s Social Skills Groups are led by experienced and trained staff to facilitate healthy peer relationships, teach coping mechanisms, and provide tools to cope with social changes and learning healthy choices for emotional expression. Parental involvement is crucial to the generalization and maintenance of skills children will learn. Parents are trained in using techniques that are demonstrated in Social Skills Groups.
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