About
Based in Fresno, CA, ACT provides in-home, school, clinic, and community-based services for individuals from infancy to adulthood who are at risk of developing a disability or have a diagnosis within the Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, and related special needs. Their services are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the most scientifically-validated approach for changing behavior. ACT's treatment modalities range from naturalistic teaching methodologies such as Pivotal Response Training (PRT) to more structured methods such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT). The agency utilizes a model of service delivery that is best described as the clinician-family partnership model, where parents are an integral part of the assessment and intervention from start to finish. This approach allows for a custom-tailored program comprised of a range of evidence-based behavior treatments tailored to each individual's unique needs and strengths.
Insurance & payment
ACT accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and Kaiser Permanente insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
ABA Therapy
Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the most scientifically-validated approach for changing behavior.
Early Intervention
Designed to achieve better outcomes for children with special needs from infancy to adulthood.
Parent Training
A 16-hour Parent Education Group in ABA is offered as part of the clinician-parent partnership model of intervention.
Respite Care
Behavior Respite Services are provided to support families who qualify for respite services and whose children exhibit challenging behaviors due to significant deficits in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning.
Social Skills Training
Social Skills Groups are offered to enhance the quality of life for individuals with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum, by helping them create and maintain friendships.
Infant Development Program
Research clearly shows that early intervention achieves better outcomes for the vast majority of cases, and ACT's infant development program is designed to achieve better outcomes for children with special needs.