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Types of Providers/Professionals

Local Providers of Applied Behavior Analysis Programs

These lists are not a comprehensive listing of all local providers who provide effective treatment of autism or assist families seeking quality, research based ABA programs. Exclusion of a local provider from this list does not necessarily imply non-endorsement by the LA FEAT. The local providers listed below are merely starting points for those seeking information on the effective treatment of autism. Parents and families and others interested in the community are encouraged to conduct their own investigation about providers on these lists and other providers in the community. LA FEAT offers the information in these lists free of charge, as a service to the general public. LA FEAT disclaims and does not make representations, warranties, guarantees or promises on behalf of or for those listed, and assumes no liability nor responsibility for any service or product provided.

ABI
Autism Behavior Intervention
Marla Saltzman, MA, BCBA, Clinical Director
Maureen Moore, MA, BCBA, PPS, Managing Director
17203 Ventura Blvd., Suite 3
Encino , CA 91316

Tel (818) 501-3615
Fax (818) 501-3649
www.TeamABI.com

Autism Partnership
Ron Leaf, PhD, Director
John McEachin, PhD, Director
200 Marina Drive, Suite C
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 431-9293
www.autismpartnership.com

BECA
Behavioral Education for Children with Autism
Tracy Guiou, PhD, BCBA-D, Executive Director
Greg Elsky, PsyD, BCBA-D, Los Angeles Associate Director
Julie Gomez, MA, BCABA, Los Angeles Associate Director
Krystal Morris, Administrative Assistant - kmorris@beca-aba.com
2535 W. 237th St, Suite 111
Torrance, CA 90505
tel (310) 517-8505
fax (310) 517-0836
www.beca-aba.com

Behavior Frontiers
Helen Mader, MA, BCBA, Clinical Director
18726 S. Western Avenue, Suite 408
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 856-0800
fax (310) 324-3134
www.behaviorfrontiers.com

CARD
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, Founder & Executive Director
19019 Ventura Blvd., 3rd Floor
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-2345
Fax (818) 758-8015
www.centerforautism.com

Torrance Office
Hank Moore, MA, Sr. Managing Supervisor
Vince Redmond, MA, Sr. Managing Supervisor
21253B Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 944-9809
Fax (310) 944-9810

CBRE
Center for Behavior Research and Education
Bob Chen, MS, Executive Director
7010 Novara Place
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 559.5661
Fax (909) 477.2096
www.brecenter.com

CUSP
California Unified Service Providers
Sebastien Bosch, PhD, BCBA, Clinical Director
Eric W. Maier, MA, BCBA, Executive Director
3868 Carson St. Suite 201
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 792-2877 / (310) 792-CUSP
fax (310) 792-2878
www.cuspautism.com

First Steps for Kids
Jennifer Harris, PhD, Director
2447 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 212
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 374-3300
Fax (310) 374-3307
www.firststepsforkids.com

IABA
Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
Angela D’Agostino, MS, BCBA, Senior Manager, Early & Intermediate Intervention Service
19510 Ventura Blvd, Suite 204
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-1933
www.iaba.com

 

JBA Institute
Janet I. Yi, MS, BCBA, Clinical Director
Orange County:

65 Enterprise

Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

(866) 522-4145

Fax (866) 522-4149

Los Angeles:

21250 Hawthorne Blvd, Ste. 500
Torrance, CA 90503
(866) 522-4145

Fax (866) 522-4149
www.jbainstitute.com

Lovaas Institute
Ivar Lovaas, PhD, Founder
Scott Cross, MA, BCBA, Clinical Director
6167 Bristol Pkwy, Suite 130
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 410-4450
Fax (310) 410-4455
www.lovaas.com

Stepping Stones
Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Inc.
Sharon Venezio, MA,BCBA
Regional Manager
21550 Oxnard St. 3rd Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
tel (818) 274-3043
fax (818) 274-3046
www.steppingstonesca.com

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Local Providers of Independent Psychological Assessments

Dr. Betty B. Bostani
Clinical Psychologist
12011 W San Vicente Blvd. Suite B-1.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-1030
drbostani@msn.com
www.drbettybostani.com

BJ Freeman, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Professor Emeritus, UCLA School of Medicine
(310) 440-8543
bjf007ca@aol.com

Mary E. Large, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
370 N. Westlake Blvd., #220
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(818) 215-0863
drmaryl@earthlink.net

Melanie Lenington, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
1516 Westwood Blvd., Suite 204
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 392-7633
(310) 553-5776 assistant Gayle

Robin L. Morris, PsyD, MFT
Clinical Psychologist
26440 La Alameda Suite 220
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 351-3770 cell phone
drmorris05@yahoo.com

UCLA Autism Evaluation Clinic
300 Medical Plaza, Room 1261
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 794-4008
Ellie Klein, Scheduling

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Local Special Education Attorneys

The following attorneys have experience with autism and ABA cases, and have been successful in securing 35-40 hour programs through the regional center and/or school district.

Bruce Bothwell
One World Trade Center
Suite 1860
Long Beach, CA 90831
(562) 435-0818
brucebothwell@yahoo.com

Heather Boyd
Boyd Law Corporation

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 590-6906
hboyd@autismrecoverylaw.com
www.autismrecoverylaw.com

Maureen Graves
34 Schubert Court
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 856-0128
maureengraves@cox.net

Valerie Vanaman
Newman Aaronson Vanaman

14001 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-3558
(818) 990-7722
vvanaman@navlaw.net
www.navlaw.net

Mark Woodsmall
Woodsmall Law Group
2600 Mission Street Suite 200
San Marino, Ca 91108
626-440-0028 fax 626-440-0068
info@woodsmallawgroup.com
www.woodsmalllawgroup.com

Steven Wyner & Marcy Tiffany
970 W. 190th Street, Suite 400
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 225-2880
swyner@specialedlaw.org
mtiffany@specialedlaw.org
www.specialedlaw.org

Bonnie Yates
3334 Caroline Ave
Culver City, CA 90232-7430
(310)204-6624
bonnie@bonniezyates.com
www.bonniezyates.com

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Disclaimer: This is not intended as a complete list of qualified local professionals and/or providers. No promise, guarantee or implied agreement is made as to the quality or appropriateness of services you may or may not obtain from any professional or provider listed herein. This information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as legal, medical, or any other type of professional advice. This information is submitted subject to errors and omissions. Please independently research professionals and service providers carefully before making any decisions concerning your child.
 

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