Centria Autism (Centria), a leading national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, is proud to announce the opening of its first Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center in Atlanta, and first location in Georgia.

Centria places an emphasis on early intervention with its LSAA centers, providing high-intensive, specialized ABA therapy to children with autism.

“As we open our doors to our first location in Atlanta, this new center marks a continuation of our ongoing commitment to serving clients and their families in this community,” said Timothy Yeager, Chief Clinical Officer at Centria Autism. “The expansion of our services in Atlanta to include both in-home and center-based services will allow us to provide therapy services to children in the environment most appropriate for their individual needs.”

The 16,245 square-foot center in southwest Atlanta opened at 1640 Phoenix Blvd. on June 5, acting as a temporary space while a permanent location is identified and built out later. The center which specializes in providing treatment to clients 5 years of age or younger, is accepting new clients to begin in June 2024. The facility’s larger footprint allows clinicians to welcome up to 76 clients at a time.

Centria centers offer individualized treatment plans from a staff of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Behavior Technicians, prioritizing the development of everyday skills and social behaviors that will allow children with autism to thrive in school, at home and in their communities.

According to the CDC, 1 in every 36 kids is diagnosed with autism – illuminating an increasing need for quality behavioral therapy across the board. Centria is continuing to honor their commitment to supporting those on the spectrum with additional center openings planned in Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon and Virginia, joining the lineup of existing locations open in Michigan, Indiana, Arizona and Texas.

For the most up-to-date information on Centria and Life Skills Autism Academy locations, please visit centriahealthcare.com/autism/our-center or https://www.lifeskillsautismacademy.com/locations.