Center for Autism and Related Disorders

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) is an organization that provides a range of services based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) for children and adults on the autism spectrum.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders
TypeIncorporation
Founded1990
FounderDoreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.-D.
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
ServicesABA-based therapies, including early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) and social skills training
DivisionsAutism Care and Treatment (ACT) Today!
CARD Academy
Websitecenterforautism.com

CARD was founded in 1990 by Doreen Granpeesheh. The Blackstone Group, a private equity firm, acquired CARD in 2018. Granpeesheh and the management at CARD invested in the company alongside Blackstone,[1][2] and Granpeesheh remained the CEO until December 2019, when she was replaced by Anthony Kilgore and moved into the role of executive director.[3] In February 2022, Kilgore resigned for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jennifer Webster.[4]

Documentary

CARD produced and distributed Recovered: Journeys Through the Autism Spectrum and Back, a 2008 documentary about four children which claims each completely recovered from the autism spectrum as a result of CARD treatment. The film was directed and edited by Michele Jaquis in collaboration with Granpeesheh and won the Best Documentary award at the 2008 Director's Chair Film Festival.[5]

References
  1. "Blackstone to Buy Center for Autism and Related Disorders". Wall Street Journal. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  2. Yuk, Pan Kwan (13 April 2018). "Blackstone acquires autism care specialist CARD". Financial Times. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  3. Bryant, Bailey (2020-10-22). "Bolstered by Recent Tech Investments, CARD Gears Up for Growth in 2021". Behavioral Health Business. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  4. "Center for Autism and Related Disorders Announces Senior Leadership Changes". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  5. "The Director's Chair Film Festival 2008". Archived from the original on 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
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