The Lovaas Institute provides behavioral treatment utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis. The Lovaas Model of Applied Behavior Analysis has undergone rigorous research at UCLA under the direction of Dr. Lovaas, proving its effectiveness in treating children with autism.
The Northwest Young Autism Project, LLC is a private agency that specializes in teaching children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and related developmental disabilities. At its core, the program follows the behavioral principles researched by Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas, clinical psychologist at UCLA, over the last 40 years.
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.
Formed originally in 1998 as Fabrizio/Moors consulting, our company reorganized itself as the Organization for Research and Learning (ORL) in 2007. We originally began as a small organization in Seattlewith two staff members who served four children during our first year. Since then, we have grown to include ten clinical staff members who serve approximately 65 children and families within our private practice and provide outreach services.