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Vote Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh

For Autism Society of America's Board of Director

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh has devoted her entire career to helping individuals with autism lead healthy, productive lives. She has dedicated 28 years to the treatment and research of autism and is known throughout the world as a leading expert in her field.

She started her prestigious career at UCLA where she worked with the renowned Dr. Ivar Lovaas. During her 12 year tenure, she assisted Dr. Lovaas on the celebrated study published in 1987 that showed a significant recovery rate among research participants.

In 1990 Dr. Granpeesheh founded the Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD). The organization is best known for it’s ability to achieve great successes in every child they treat. This is accomplished through investment in research, staff training and a comprehensive curriculum. Under Dr. Granpeesheh’s leadership, 15 full-time researchers evaluate the most effective treatment techniques. Discoveries from these studies lead to refinements in the CARD Curriculum which in turn have shown amazing result in the CARD clients. Dr. Granpeesheh’s rigorous and on-going training of therapists has garnered her reputation as driven to treat every child as her most important. As a result of Dr. Granpeesheh’s leadership and dedication to producing exceptional results, CARD is now one of the foremost providers of ABA intervention worldwide. CARD currently provides services, via 18 clinics located in California, Virginia, New York, Texas, South Carolina, Arizona, England, Australia and New Zealand and employs over 500 highly skilled clinicians whose talent have led to CARD’s overwhelming success.

Dr. Granpeesheh is a widely sought after speaker at the most prestigious Autism and Behavior Analysis conferences world wide. Her presentations are a representative of her accomplishments in the field and include topics such as assessment, curriculum development and effective behavioral interventions for all children on the Autism spectrum. Through her seminars, presentations and media programs, Dr. Granpeesheh continues to train thousands of professionals and families on CARD’s treatment techniques, in the hopes of disseminating these highly effective programs for intervention.

Dr. Granpeesheh is a licensed psychologist in 2 states and a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Her understanding of the biological etiology of Autism allows her to collaborate effectively with physicians and other health care providers in bringing about the most positive outcomes in treatment. Dr. Granpeesheh is currently involved in several research protocols supported by the National Institutes of Health and is dedicated to the evaluation of interventions for Autism, through scientific study and objective consideration.

In 2005, Dr. Granpeesheh established the charity organization ACT Today! to provide financial assistance to families affected by autism. She is a principle member of the Thoughtful House Center for Children in Austin, TX and was recently appointed by the Arizona House of Representatives to serve on their Developmental Disabilities Oversight Committee.

Dr. Granpeesheh’s knowledge, experience and reputation make her the best candidate for a position on the board of the Autism Society of America. Through her active participation and direction in research, curriculum development and treatment, Dr. Granpeesheh has consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of ABA intervention. She has not only helped thousands of families, but has successfully helped many children and young adults attain their highest potential, giving further merit to the notion that autism is treatable and that individuals affected can lead independent, meaningful lives.

Please support Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh as the new ASA Board Director when you receive your ballots in the mail.

Ballots will be mailed to ASA members on April 30th. Winners will be announced June 13th at the ASA annual meeting in Phoenix. For more voting details, visit the ASA website at: http://www.autism-society.org

Dear Fellow ASA members,

In 1978, I met a young boy named Corey. He had Autism and he changed my life. His gentle nature, his exceptional memory and his desire to interact even though he couldn’t, touched my heart.

I’ve met many children like Corey over the years. They have each taught me in different ways. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to listen. I listen to their needs and to the needs of their families. I try to use my knowledge and experience to help them and to become their voice in the world.

There are challenges. Autism is increasing every day. Our educational system is not equipped to teach these children. Our health care system does not support essential treatments for autism. Early intervention is neither accessible nor affordable and as a result, children and adolescents with autism are left to face life without professional help.

My goals as a member of the Board of Directors of ASA would be to:

-Promote early screenings and evaluation.
-Train pediatricians to detect autism at an early age.
-Train teachers to provide early and effective interventions.
-Develop effective programs for older children and adolescents.
-Develop community services for children and adolescents with autism.
-Develop vocational services for adults with autism.
-Help health care and educational providers to collaborate effectively.
-Direct legislators to the growing needs of autism!
-Help families gain financial support, accurate information and guidance.

Please help my voice be heard. I would appreciate your vote.

Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA