Autism Treatment Program

Our Autism Treatment Program

At the Stables Autism Program, we provide intensive residential treatment, during which each client receives the highest level of around-the-clock supervision and support. By living onsite, clients have access to continuous care and constant support and participate in a variety of individualized and evidence-based therapies, education, and groups.

Our autism therapy programs provide a therapeutic foundation built on a solution-focused and Family Systems Approach model. Our multidisciplinary, highly skilled, and compassionate clinicians and therapists work together to create individualized treatment that includes evidence-based clinical therapies focusing on skill-building in four primary categories:

Goal Setting
Executive Functioning Skills
Emotion Regulation Skills
Social Skills

A key component of our autism programs is animal-assisted treatment (AAT). The bond between therapy animals and humans can’t be duplicated and we understand that. At the Stables Autism Program, our clients connect with a wide range of therapy animals; there’s something here for every comfort level. Our clients participate in animal therapy sessions, which are customized to meet each client’s needs. Interacting with animals allows residents to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and apply skills learned throughout treatment.

Additionally, our therapists and clinicians focus on promoting growth and learning in a natural setting. We utilize evidence-based modalities combined with Pasadena Villa’s unique Social Integration Model™ in our animal therapy sessions to provide individualized care in an environment that allows clients to learn and practice the tools needed for independent living and success after treatment.

In addition to supporting our clients, we support each client’s family in the growth and development of their relationship with their loved ones through interactive program components. Each level of our autism therapy programs has a set of requirements that clients and their families complete before moving on to the next level of treatment.

With over 20 years of experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), our clinicians and therapists utilize a diverse set of treatment methods based on each client’s unique needs. Our programs include the following therapy methods.

Behavioral interventions
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Collaborative problem solving
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Experiential-based strategies
Family Systems Approach
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Life skills and independence

Mindfulness activities
Motivational interviewing
Nature-based therapy
Role playing in therapy
Social Integration Model™
Vocational skills development and employment
Yoga therapy

Learn more about our residential autism programs here.

Additionally, at our residential autism programs, we offer multiple group options that allow participants to develop and hone their skills learned through our therapy methods. At the Stables Autism Program, we offer the following groups:

Good Over All Living Skills (GOALS) Group
Healing Through Feeling Group
Living Well Group
Medication Support Group
Relapse Prevention Group
Self, Responsibility, and Assertiveness Group

Learn more about our groups here.

Our Program

Our Autism Treatment Program