Welcome to The Lovaas Center
Autism and autism treatment are scary words for new parents. The “Lovaas method” which incorporates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has over 50-years of rigorous research proving effectiveness. According to a report published by the U.S. Surgeon General in 1999, “Thirty years of research demonstrated the efficacy of applied behavioral methods in reducing inappropriate behavior and in increasing communication, learning, and appropriate social behavior. A well-designed study of a psycho-social intervention was carried out by Lovaas and colleagues. Nineteen children with autism were treated intensively with behavior therapy for two years and compared with two control groups. Follow-up of the experimental group in first grade, in late childhood, and in adolescence found that nearly half the experimental group but almost none of the children in the matched control group were able to participate in regular schooling.” The pioneering work that began in the 1950s by the late Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas is carried on by his son Erik Lovaas and staff with The Lovaas Center US and Spain, and the Fundacion Erik Lovaas Para El Autismo, Spain. Dr. Lovaas’ work and legacy also continue with the non-affiliated Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention (LIFE) and replication sites around the world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver the highest quality evidence-based treatment to improve the lives of individuals and their families
Our Vision
To empower people to reach their full potential