Autism has been a recognized part of pediatric healthcare for more than 80 years. Today, data shows a growing need for structured support systems within our communities:
- 1 in 31: The number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) today, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- 300+ daily: An estimated average of over 300 children are diagnosed with autism in the United States every day.
- A lifelong journey: Modern clinical and behavioral research views autism as a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, where early intervention drastically improves long-term independence and quality of life.
Our experience
For nearly 30 years, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism has provided behavioral and educational services for children with autism. Our model includes an intensive day treatment program, a multidisciplinary diagnostic clinic, community outreach and an active clinical research division.
Through Cleveland Clinic Children’s Autism Development Solutions (CCADS), we help public and private healthcare and educational organizations build their own full-service, applied behavior analysis (ABA) based programs. Over the past 20 years, we've helped more than 30 organizations implement this framework.
End-to-end program development
CCADS provides the blueprint, training and documentation required to establish a fully functional autism treatment center from the ground up.Our services cover every stage of program implementation and management:
- Operations & infrastructure: Guidance on initial business plans, budgeting, space allocation, credentialing and staff acquisition.
- Clinical training: Training for your staff in ABA techniques, behavior management, data systems and integrating speech and language therapies.
- Immersion opportunities: Direct, hands-on training hosted either at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism or at your facility.
- Administrative leadership: Management training focused on programmatic administration, staff leadership and financial stability.
- Turnkey documentation: Provision of all daily operational documents, clinical tools, policies and procedures used in our own centers.
- Long-term support: Ongoing clinical guidance and administrative advisory to help your team maintain quality of care as your program matures.
Connect with us
If your organization is looking to establish or expand its autism service delivery options, contact Travis Haycook to discuss how we can assist.
Travis Haycook
Assistant Director
Cleveland Clinic Autism Development Solutions
cccads@ccf.org
216.956.4468
