Center for Autism & Related Disorders - Oak Lawn

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD®) stands as a beacon of hope and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), offering specialized services tailored to children, adolescents, and adults. Founded by Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, a leading expert in the field, CARD has dedicated over three decades to enhancing the lives of those affected by autism through evidence-based practices. The core mission is to empower individuals to achieve independence and happiness by utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a proven methodology that focuses on personalized treatment goals. With an emphasis on early intervention, particularly for children aged 2-4 years, CARD maximizes developmental potential through intensive therapy sessions designed to foster vital skills and meaningful progress. What sets CARD apart is its commitment to individualized care, underscored by a low student-to-teacher ratio and strong family partnerships that create a supportive community environment. Additionally, the robust SKILLS learning curriculum and comprehensive resources available for families ensure that both individuals and their guardians are well-equipped on their journey toward success.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), offers high-quality, evidence-based autism treatment services to children, teens, adults, and families in service of its mission to make a difference in the world by helping every individual fulfill his or her potential. At CARD, we provide intensive behavioral intervention and focused programs using applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is the process of systematically applying interventions based upon the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviors to a meaningful degree. CARD's passionate and skilled board certified behavior technicians work one-to-one with patients under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).