About
Based in Van Nuys, 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. ACT's services are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the most scientifically-validated approach for changing behavior. The treatment modalities used by ACT are evidence-based practices that range from naturalistic teaching methodologies such as Pivotal Response Training (PRT) to more structured methods such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT). ACT 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.
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
ACT's services are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the most scientifically-validated approach for changing behavior.
Early Intervention
ACT's infant development program is designed to achieve better outcomes for children with special needs.
Parent Training
ACT offers a 16-hour Parent Education Group in ABA as part of the clinician-parent partnership model of intervention.
Respite Care
ACT's Behavior Respite Services supports families who qualify for respite services and whose children exhibit challenging behaviors due to significant deficits in cognitive skills.
School Support
ACT provides Schools with behavior therapists to offer direct support to students throughout the duration or a targeted portion of their school day.
Social Skills Training
ACT's Social Skills Groups help individuals with special needs, particularly individuals on the autism spectrum, to create and maintain friendships.