Autism Partnership
In 1994 Drs. McEachin and Leaf formed Autism Partnership to meet the tremendous need for comprehensive services to families with autistic children and adolescents. Based upon the founders' extensive and unique experiences in providing behavioral treatment to children, adolescents and adults, they have developed a comprehensive treatment program that provides a variety of services.
Autism Partnership’s senior staff started their work together back in the 1970's at the UCLA Young Autism Project. Under the mentoring of Dr. Ivar. Lovaas, a pioneer in the treatment of Autism, John McEachin, Ron Leaf, Mitch Taubman, Tracee Parker, Sandy Slater and Andi Waks learned their profession. They were involved in all aspects of this seminal project including development of curriculum and behavioral intervention strategies, implementing and supervising treatment, training therapists, teachers and parents, teaching classes, and conducting research.