Leading the Way in the Successful Treatment of Autism

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is one of the world's largest organizations using applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the treatment of autism, Asperger's syndrome, PDD-NOS, and other related disorders.

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Temecula Office

Amy Caveney, M.A., B.C.B.A.

Managing Supervisor

Amy graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 1999 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.  She began her career at CARD in San Diego in August of 1999. Amy became a Senior Therapist and then a Case Manager while in San Diego. 

In 2009, Amy passed the BCBA exam and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Amy also became the Managing Supervisor of CARD Temecula in 2009. She is also published in the Journal of Physical and Developmental Disabilities.

OUR MISSION

CARD's overall purpose is to help each student achieve as much as they can and reach their maximum potential. CARD understands that students with autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) present unique challenges to education. By using research based and proven methodologies and an individualized curriculum, the unique needs of each student can be met. Through our assessment, curriculum, and procedures we can provide an environment to optimize the learning of our students and help them achieve academically, behaviorally, and socially. 

PHILOSOPHY

CARD'S philosophy is that children with Autism and Autism spectrum disorders should be treated through the use of applied behavior analysis. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a scientifically proven methodology with decades of research. By manipulating antecedents and consequences in combination with discrete trial teaching and other research proven technologies an optimum environment for children with Autism and Autism spectrum disorders can be created. CARD’s philosophy is also that each child with autism or an autism spectrum disorder is an individual and programming and techniques should be tailored to their individual strengths and weaknesses. 

OBJECTIVES

CARD's primary objective is to help each client attain his or her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment via behaviorally-based intervention. Each client’s program is individualized in accordance with the particular deficits and skills identified through assessment, as well as the maladaptive behaviors exhibited by the client. Skill deficits and maladaptive behaviors can be defined as those which impede an individual’s overall functioning and ability to learn.