Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD)

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a treatment for autism that has been thoroughly researched and empirically validated by the scientific community, CARD develops individualized treatment plans. CARD was established in 1990 and has several offices throughout the world. With our network of trained supervisors and therapists, we can provide services to families throughout the world.

The CARD Treatment Program

Description of CARD Program

The CARD Program recommends that 1:1 behavioral therapy be administered initially in the home setting, and then generalized to other settings such as school. The techniques used in teaching are based on Applied Behavior Analytic practices such as Discrete Trial Teaching and the content of instruction covers a wide range of skill areas such as speech and language skills, gross and fine motor skills, academic skills, self-care, and most importantly, socialization skills.

The CARD early intervention plan typically consists of intensive treatment in which basic skills are taught in the first years and advanced social and language skills are taught in the final years. CARD treatment is typically allocated in the following manner, allowing variance depending on each child's particular symptoms and rapidity of learning.

	Services	Skills Taught
YEAR ONE	40 hours of 1:1 in-home behavioral intervention.	Simple compliance, self-help, motor imitation, receptive and expressive object and action labeling, simple requests, and basic toy manipulation.
YEAR TWO	5-10 hours of preschool with a CARD shadow targeting social skills, and 30-35 hours of 1:1 in-home behavioral intervention.	Complex skills including imaginary play, describing and complex language, emotion recognition, and basic cause and effect, with an emphasis on generalization.
YEAR THREE	15 hours of general-education Kindergarten with a CARD shadow, targeting attention, classroom behavior, academics, and social development, and 20 hours of 1:1 in-home behavioral intervention.	Abstract skills such as abstract reasoning, senses, observational learning, and social skills are targeted.
YEAR FOUR	30 hours of attendance in general education First Grade, and 10-15 hours of in-home therapy.	The final treatment year should focus entirely on social skills and academic achievement in first grade. Typically, theory of mind and executive functioning skills, understanding cause and effect relationships, and comprehending social cues are the primary focus. In addition, parent and teacher training is completed so that treatment gains may be maintained after therapy is terminated.

U.S. Locations: Garden Grove, CA - Go 12399 Lewis Street, Suite 202 Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: (714) 750-0575 Fax: (714) 750-0160 Hank Moore, M.A., Regional Director Email: H.Moore@centerforautism.com Rochester, New York - Go 6 N. Main Street, Suite 110 Fairport, New York, 14450 Phone: (585) 377-6590 Fax: (585) 377-6605 Denise Rhine, Managing Supervisor Email: D.Rhine@centerforautism.com San Diego, CA - Go 7297 Ronson Road, Suite H San Diego, CA 92111 Phone: (858) 278-6603 Fax: (858) 278-660 Theresa Bruhn-Contreras, Managing Supervisor Email: T.Contreras@centerforautism.com San Juan Capistrano, CA - Go 27127 Calle Arroyo, Suite 1921 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Phone: (949) 661-6753 Fax: (949) 661-6853 Jason Garner, Regional Director Email: J.Garner@centerforautism.com San Jose, CA - Go 940 Saratoga Ave., Suite 105 San Jose, CA 95129 Phone: (408) 423-8076 Fax: (408) 423-8077 Se Mi Lee, Office Manager Email:S.Lee@centerforautism.com Bakersfield, CA - Go 513 W. Columbus St. Suite A Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: (661) 321-9700 Fax: (661) 321-9750 Hank Moore & Vince Redmond, Regional Directors Email: H.Moore@centerforautism.com V.Redmond@centerforautsim.com Austin, CA - Go 3001 Bee Cave Road Suite 150 Austin, TX 78746 Phone: (866) 833-3898 Fax: (512) 330-9505 Erica Strange , Clinical Supervisor Email: E.Strange@centerforautism.com

Torrance, CA - Go 21253 B. Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90503 Phone: (310) 944-9809 Fax: (310) 944-9810 Vince Redmond , Regional Director Email: V.Redmond@centerforautism.com Springfield, VA - Go 6315 Backlick Road Suite 302 Springfield, VA 22150 Phone: (703) 229-0202 Fax: (703) 569-0321 Mary Ann Cassell, Managing Supervisor Email: M.Cassell@centerforautism.com Larchmont , NY - Go 1890 Palmer Avenue, Suite 404 Larchmont, NY 10538 Phone: (914) 833-1303 Fax: (914) 833-1805 Denise Rhine, Managing Supervisor Email: D.Rhine@centerforautism.com Temecula, CA - Go 28991 Old Town Front St. #208 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone: (858) 278-6603 Fax: (858) 278-6603 Theresa Bruhn-Contreras, Managing Supervisor Email: T.Contreras@centerforautism.com Sacramento, CA - Go 2945 Ramco St. Suite 220 West Sacramento, CA 95691 Phone: (916) 374-0800 Fax: (916) 374-0808 Sarah Cho, CARD Case Supervisor Email: S.Larsen@centerforautism.com Phoenix, AZ - Go 1620 N. 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 Phone: (602) 325-2485 Fax: (602 225-2485 Sarah Niehoff, Managing Supervisor Email: S.Niehoff@centerforautism.com