Autism Spectrum Therapies Designated Approved Service Provider for TRICARE Members

Autism Spectrum Therapies Designated Approved Service Provider for TRICARE
Members
Coverage for behavioral therapy services now available for military families
in the San Diego region

CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST),
an agency providing behavior therapy and other autism services in Southern
California, has been approved to provide behavioral services for TRICARE
military insurance beneficiaries. This designation makes AST eligible to
deliver Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with autism in
military families in the San Diego area.

"Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most widely researched and
scientifically-validated method for treating autism," explains Sabrina
Daneshvar, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Regional Director for AST in San Diego. "All of our
programs are based on ABA principles, and are designed to develop language and
social skills through developmentally-appropriate play activities and natural
family routines."

AST meets and/or exceeds all of the criteria to be a TRICARE-authorized
service provider under the Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration.
The agency:

-- Implements ABA principles and targets behaviors associated with the
core
deficits of autism
-- Focuses on changing behavior by observing and measuring behavior in
real-life environments
-- Uses scientific behavioral data to identify functional relationships
between events and behavior
-- Gathers behavioral data to track a child's progress in reaching
objectives and periodically modify goals
-- Trains family members/caregivers how to teach and support a child's
skills during daily family activities

-- Requires regular meetings between family members/caregivers and
service
providers and supervisors

"The availability of these services through TRICARE is very important, as most
experts agree that early intervention can help ensure a child's long-term
success," says Dr. Daneshvar. "There is a very narrow window of opportunity to
make the greatest impact for children with autism. Consistent access to
qualified service providers can be a challenge, especially for military
families who move every few years."

For a referral to AST, families should contact their Case Management
Coordinator and request the referral to Autism Spectrum Therapies. For more
information about AST and its services, contact Dr. Sabrina Daneshvar at
619-592-1742 or sdaneshvar@autismtherapies.com or visit AST's website at
www.autismtherapies.com.

About Autism Spectrum Therapies:
Founded by respected experts in the field of autism, Autism Spectrum Therapies
(AST) provides individuals with autism with a range of services from infancy
through adulthood, as well as comprehensive training and support for parents
and families in their homes and communities. AST's highly trained clinical
staff uses scientifically-validated methods grounded in the principles of
Applied Behavior Analysis, with customized services ranging from play-based
early intervention programs, to classroom support, to building practical
skills for independent living. AST's intensive family-focused approach
facilitates measurable, sustainable progress and helps individuals with autism
achieve their full potential. The agency provides services throughout
Southern California. For more information, please visit
www.autismtherapies.com.

SOURCE Autism Spectrum Therapies

Joy Scott of Scott Public Relations, +1-818-610-0270,
joy@scottpublicrelations.com, for Autism Spectrum Therapies