Center For Autism & Related Disorders - South Portland

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD®) stands as a global leader in applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment, dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Founded by Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, CARD has been a beacon of hope for thousands over the past three decades, focusing on helping individuals gain independence and achieve personal goals. Catering to children, adolescents, and adults, CARD offers center-based one-on-one ABA sessions designed to enhance social interaction, communication, and behavioral skills. The hallmark of CARD's approach is its personalized treatment plans that utilize the proven principles of ABA through its SKILLS learning curriculum. This ensures each individual receives tailored support to reach their potential. What sets CARD apart is its commitment to early intervention for young children, which has been shown to significantly improve developmental outcomes. Additionally, CARD's resources extend beyond therapy; they provide comprehensive support to families navigating autism spectrum disorders. With a focus on individualized care and robust family partnerships, CARD remains committed to empowering individuals with autism for lifelong success and happiness.

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).