Services - Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD®)

Empowering Individuals With Autism Through Excellence in ABA

CARD® offers top-quality, evidence-based autism treatment services. Following the principles of applied behavior analysis, CARD® has developed a treatment approach for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder that focuses on maximizing skill acquisition, while minimizing challenging behaviors. Each ABA program is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of every individual to maximize progress and promote meaningful growth and success in their lives.

CARD® has seen recovery/loss of diagnostic criteria for over 35 years, and we make it happen for some of the individuals that we treat. Treatment providers all over the country, whom have been providing top-quality ABA treatment for individuals with autism, have been recovering individuals for years.

CARD® does not offer diagnostic services, but can provide referrals for those seeking guidance. We encourage parents to contact their local physician or medical professional for a diagnostic evaluation from a developmental pediatrician, pediatric neurologist, or licensed clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. It is imperative that the diagnostician have extensive experience and training in the field of autism.

We work with most major insurance plans and are happy to help families navigate coverage.

Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon, Cigna, Optum, Mercy Care, TriCare, United Healthcare

If you don’t see your insurance, call us. Please note that although CARD® may be in-network with your insurance provider, our services might not be covered by all plans, nor does it guarantee payment. Please contact your insurance to find out more information about receiving coverage.

Center-Based Services

Your CARD® center provides a fun and welcoming atmosphere where your child can interact with a number of staff members and other patients, all while learning the lessons, behaviors, and skills they would learn at a home session but potentially at a faster rate.

Home-Based Services

Home-Based Services create powerful opportunities for individuals to practice and generalize skills across different people, places, and situations. This helps ensure that what is learned in ABA sessions becomes part of everyday life. By practicing skills in the places where they naturally occur, learners strengthen their ability to use those skills confidently and consistently.

Learning Readiness Program

CARD®’s Learning Readiness Program uses ABA therapy to help children with autism build essential pre-school skills, including communication, attention, social interaction, and following directions. Designed to support a smooth transition into classroom settings, the program promotes independence, confidence, and success in early learning environments.

Skills for Parents

S4P simplifies caregiver learning through a smart, accessible platform built around consistency and empowerment. Whether you’re just beginning with ABA or want to feel more confident applying strategies at home, this program is built to help you.

Social Skills Group

Strong social skills are foundational to success at school, at home, and in the community. Through structured guidance, children gain confidence, emotional insight, and the ability to thrive in new or challenging environments.

Teen & Adult Program

Our teen and adult program is designed for individuals 13 years and older, supporting their growth and independence. We provide customized care plans to meet the unique needs of teens and adults with a previous or current diagnosis of autism.

"Emma is AMAZING!!! She has worked tirelessly to make sure our child has the best care possible. She is simply the best!!"
– Bakersfield Caregiver