Welcome
Welcome
In 1997 Wayne Tashjian established Behavior Therapy Clinic (BTC) as a private agency that serves children of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Disabilities. Applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we’ve developed individualized treatment programs for the home, school, and community settings.
BTC holds a Nonpublic Agency Certification from the California Department of Education as well as a vendor contract with the California Regional Centers. BTC has worked collaboratively with public schools, including the Los Angeles Unified School District, Culver City Unified School District, Glendale Unified School District, Burbank Unified School District and numerous private and religious schools.
BTC provides direct services for children and their families in the Los Angeles area (South Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and the Westside). We are also available for consultation outside of the Los Angeles area.
BTC is available for private consultation and treatment as well. BTC is a preferred provider for the major and smaller Insurance carriers, and numerous private and religious schools.
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Parent consultation/training
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School based treatment
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Adaptive skills training
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Family and individual counseling
Our Approach
We believe every child who walks through our doors is a unique individual, each with their own set of strengths and challenges. No matter where a child might fall on the Autism spectrum, our work uncovers exactly how to connect with your child and design an individualized treatment program that significantly improves their life. To accomplish this, each program is overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Currently BTC offers services in the following areas:
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Functional Behavior Assessments
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Early Intervention
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Discrete Trial Teaching
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Intensive ABA Intervention
Wayne Tashjian
Executive Director
Staff
Wayne Tashjian | MFT, BCBA, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 35 years of experience in the field of Autism. In 1981, Wayne Tashjian, then a psychology major at UCLA, had the privilege of studying under the late Dr. O Ivar Lovaas, considered one of the pioneers and leaders in treatment of Autism. During his years at UCLA, Wayne participated in seminal research: treating children, supervising and training interventionists, consulting, and developing programs. With his future shaped by his time at UCLA, Wayne subsequently dedicated his life’s work to the study and treatment of autism.
Today, Wayne is a highly regarded autism specialist. Wayne is an active member of the Southern California Consortium for Behavior Analysis. He has been President and treasurer. He served two terms on the North Los Angeles County Regional Center's Vendor Advisory Committee. He currently is a board member of the California Association of Private Special Education Schools.
Wayne has consulted nationally to families, school districts, day programs, residential treatment facilities, and television and motion picture productions. As the Executive Director of BTC, Wayne continues to work directly with children, consult parents, train and supervise staff, as well as direct the agency.
Katie Richards
Executive Clinical Director
Katie Richards | MFT, BCBA, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as Board Certified Behavior Analyst, with over 20 years' experience working in the field of autism and behavior analysis. Katie began her career as an undergraduate at UCLA, working under the direct supervision of the late Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas, and has been with Behavior Therapy Clinic since 1997.
As executive clinical director, Katie is responsible for the management and quality assurance for all services provided at Behavior Therapy Clinic, including the training and supervision of all staff. As part of the monitoring of services, Katie collaborates with intervention teams, providing in-field support and training. In addition, Katie works closely with families, schools, funding agencies, and other professionals to ensure legal and ethical compliance with the delivery of all services.
Behavior Therapy Clinic (BTC) 15720 Ventura Blvd. Suite #403, Encino, CA 91436 ph. 818-788-2388 email info@behaviortherapyclinic.com