Autism Partnership – Progressive ABA Therapy for Children with ASD
Since 1994, Autism Partnership has been dedicated to providing high-quality ABA treatment services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
At Autism Partnership New York, we provide individualized autism treatment services for families across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and the greater New York City area using the Autism Partnership Method® (APM®), our progressive approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Built on decades of research, clinical practice, and real-world experience, APM® goes beyond traditional ABA by emphasizing:
- Individualized teaching
- In-the-moment clinical judgment
- Motivation-based learning
- Flexible and natural teaching strategies
- Meaningful skill development across real-life environments
Our experienced consultants and therapists work closely with families to create treatment programs tailored to each child’s strengths, needs, and developmental goals.
Progressive ABA Therapy Services Across New York City
Autism Partnership New York provides ABA therapy and autism services for families throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and surrounding New York communities.
Whether your child is just beginning early intervention or preparing for school transition, our clinical team focuses on building meaningful communication, learning, social, behavioral, and independence skills that support long-term success.
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Visit Our New York Office
Address
344 E 59th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone
(929) 237-3969
Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Transportation
Conveniently located near the 4, 5, 6, N, R, W, F, and M subway lines, as well as M15, M57, M31, and Q32 bus routes.
Our office is also within walking distance of local parks, libraries, grocery stores, and community spaces that support natural learning opportunities for children.
Progressive ABA Services in New York Center
Autism Partnership New York is dedicated to providing individualized ABA treatment programs tailored to each child’s unique needs, helping children with ASD develop meaningful skills and greater opportunities for the future.
We offer a range of ABA therapy and autism support services, including:
Individual ABA Therapy
Our therapists provide one-on-one ABA therapy using the Autism Partnership Method® (APM®) across clinic, home, school, and community environments.
Early Intervention
Our early intervention programs focus on helping young children develop communication, attention, learning readiness, play, and social engagement skills during critical developmental years.
School Readiness
We help children develop the independence, classroom learning, communication, and behavioral skills needed for successful school transition.
Social Skills Programs
Children learn how to interact, play, communicate, and participate more successfully with peers across structured and natural settings.
Parent Training
We partner closely with parents by providing practical coaching, guidance, and strategies that can be applied in everyday life.
Ongoing Clinical Supervision
Every child’s program is supervised by experienced clinicians who regularly review progress and adjust treatment goals as needed.
Autism Assessments
We conduct individualized assessments to better understand each child’s learning profile, strengths, and areas of need.
Group Programs
Structured group activities help children develop cooperation, social interaction, flexibility, and learning skills with peers.
Why Families Choose Autism Partnership New York
Every child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is different. That is why we do not follow a preset curriculum or one-size-fits-all approach.
At Autism Partnership, each child receives an individualized ABA treatment program tailored to their strengths, challenges, learning style, and developmental goals. Our clinical team continuously adjusts teaching strategies based on your child’s progress to create the most effective and meaningful learning experience possible.
Our consultants and supervisors bring decades of experience providing ABA treatment for children across the autism spectrum. Using the Autism Partnership Method® (APM®), our team focuses on helping children develop meaningful communication, social, learning, behavioral, and independence skills that improve long-term quality of life.
Before children can successfully develop communication, social, and academic skills, they first need to learn foundational “learning how to learn” skills such as:
- paying attention
- following instructions
- coping with frustration
- staying motivated to learn
We also work to reduce behaviors that interfere with learning so children can become more successful and independent over time.
Our Progressive ABA approach focuses on making learning engaging, motivating, and meaningful. Rather than relying heavily on artificial rewards, we help children become motivated by social interaction, play, achievement, and real-life experiences.
This helps children apply their skills more naturally across home, school, and community environments.
In addition to one-on-one ABA therapy, children also need opportunities to learn and interact with peers. When appropriate, we incorporate social groups, play dates, and group learning activities to help children build communication, flexibility, cooperation, and social interaction skills in more natural settings.
Our goals go beyond academics. We focus on helping children develop communication, play, friendships, emotional regulation, daily living skills, and greater independence.
We believe meaningful relationships, confidence, and participation in family and community life are important parts of successful autism intervention.
Parents are an essential part of their child’s progress. Through ongoing parent support and coaching, we provide practical strategies that families can use in everyday life to better support their child’s development.
At the same time, we believe parents should be parents first — not full-time therapists. Our goal is to support families while helping them maintain a healthy and sustainable balance throughout their child’s treatment journey.
Meet Our Clinical Team at Autism Partnership New York Center
Dr. Ronald Leaf, PhD, CPBA-AP Co-Founder and Executive Director of Autism Partnership
Dr. Ron Leaf has been working in the field of ABA since the 1970s, training under Professor Ivar Lovaas at UCLA where he completed his doctorate. A licensed psychologist, he has consulted with families, schools, and programs nationally and internationally, and has co-authored several widely used clinical texts including A Work in Progress and Crafting Connections.
Jeremy Leaf, MA, BCBA, NYLBA, CPBA-AP Clinical Director of Autism Partnership
Jeremy oversees clinical operations across Autism Partnership and provides consultation to families, school districts, and ABA programs both nationally and internationally. He holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), New York Licensed Behavior Analyst (NYLBA), and Certified Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Professional (CPBA-AP).
Nora Darwish, MS, BCBA, NYLBA Site Director of Autism Partnership New York
Nora leads the Autism Partnership New York office, overseeing client assessments, program development, parent support, and staff mentorship and supervision. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and New York Licensed Behavior Analyst (NYLBA).
Kristel Perepelitsyn, MS, BCBA, NYLB Director of Parent Support
Kristel leads parent support, providing consultation to families and school districts, client supervision, and mentorship to treatment analysts. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and is a BCBA and New York Licensed Behavior Analyst.
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Frequently Asked Questions at Autism Partnership
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a research-based approach to understanding and developing behavior. In practice, it means working with your child to build communication, social, learning, and self-help skills, while also addressing behaviors that get in the way of learning. ABA is highly individualized and can benefit children across the full spectrum, at any age.
The Autism Partnership Method® (APM®) is AP’s own progressive approach to ABA, built on over 30 years of research and clinical practice. Unlike conventional ABA, APM® emphasizes in-the-moment clinical judgment and flexibility, adapting to each child as they change from moment to moment. Treatment takes place across multiple settings, the clinic, home, school, and community, so that skills can transfer readily to real life.
The recommended number of ABA therapy hours depends on your child’s individual needs, developmental level, learning goals, and areas of challenge. Research and clinical experience consistently show that higher levels of quality intervention are often associated with stronger outcomes for many children with ASD.
Many children at Autism Partnership begin with between 20 and 45 hours of therapy per week. As your child develops new skills, becomes more independent, and progresses in school and daily life, treatment recommendations and therapy hours are adjusted accordingly.
Research consistently shows that early intervention can lead to stronger developmental outcomes for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Beginning ABA therapy at a younger age may help children build communication, social, learning, and daily living skills during important developmental years.
However, it is never too late to begin treatment. ABA therapy can benefit individuals across a wide range of ages and developmental levels.
At Autism Partnership New York, we provide autism treatment and ABA therapy services for children as young as 20 months old through school age and beyond.
Autism Partnership New York is conveniently located in Manhattan at:
344 E 59th St, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Our center is easily accessible from across New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We are located near the 4, 5, 6, N, R, W, F, and M subway lines, as well as several major bus routes including the M15, M57, M31, and Q32.
Our office is also within walking distance of parks, libraries, and community spaces that support natural learning opportunities for children receiving ABA therapy and autism services.
Yes. Autism Partnership New York accepts Aetna and Cigna. Coverage details vary by plan, so we recommend contacting our office directly to verify your benefits before getting started.
You can reach us at (929) 237-3969 or info@autismpartnership.com.