Explore our Autism Care Partners center in Worcester, Massachusetts! Our dedicated team is here to provide expert support and care for you and your little ones.
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*Diagnostics are available at the Harvard Street location under 5-years-old.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the scientific study of behavior that uses positive reinforcement to help clients learn. The goals of ABA include increasing adaptive behaviors, such as communication, independence, and social interactions, and decreasing interfering behaviors, such as aggression and eloping (wandering or running away).Â
Diagnostic Evaluations
Our licensed, doctoral-level clinical psychologists conduct comprehensive clinical psychological evaluations with the goal of helping children, adolescents, and young adults better understand their unique strengths and weaknesses.Â
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy supports an individual in communicating in a more functional way by improving verbal, nonverbal, and social communication skills. In addition to individual sessions, we offer virtual social skills groups to address communication and interaction in a group setting. These groups provide valuable opportunities for children to practice and improve social communication skills in a supportive and structured environment!
Visual Immersion System
The Visual Immersion Systemâ„¢ (VISâ„¢) is an evidence-based, technology-supported method developed to enhance communication and language skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. The VISâ„¢ framework utilizes specifically-designed immersive visual supports and other technologies that are supported by decades of research and evidence-based practice.Â
Social Work (virtual through Pariva Health)
We are delighted to have partnered with Pariva Health to develop a family support program—available to families at any time in their journey. Through Pariva, a licensed clinical social worker provides families with individualized telehealth support to provide holistic family support. Reach out to Pariva Health for more information.
Find your passion at Autism Care Partners
Are you ready to make a life-changing difference in the lives of children through ABA Therapy?
If so, Autism Care Partners is the perfect place for you!
 Whether you have experience as a Behavior Technician, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist or are interested in pursuing a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we warmly encourage you to consider joining our team.
Contact our Recruiting team at Recruiting@AutismCarePartners.com to learn about available opportunities!
Meet team Worcester
Jaclyn Gardner, M.S., BCBA, LABA
Clinical Director
Jaclyn (Jackie) is a Licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She joined Autism Care Partners in December of 2022 as a BCBA at our Worcester center; becoming the Clinical Director in January of 2024. She graduated from Becker College with an undergraduate degree in psychology with a focus on early childhood development. She continued her education at Capella University, where she obtained a master’s degree in psychology with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017. Jackie was a
teacher at a non-profit preschool in Worcester, MA for 20 years prior to pursuing her career in ABA in 2013.
Alexandra Silva
Occupational Therapist
Alex earned her master’s in occupational therapy from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA. Shortly after, she became a Licensed and Board Certified Occupational Therapist in 2023. Alex has previous experience working with children in a virtual setting within the school system as well as working with the geriatric population in a skilled nursing facility. Alex brings clinical experience across the lifespan and enjoys helping clients reach their goals by collaborating with team members and finding creative solutions, so each client is as successful in everyday life as possible. Alex has experience with socioemotional regulation and using holistic play-based approaches to interventions. Alex joined the ACP team July of 2024 at the Worcester, MA center.
Ashley White Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. White is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She joined Autism Care Partners in 2023. Dr. White graduated from William James College in 2019 and has a strong clinical background in the areas of multicultural and global mental health and treatment of trauma in children and families. Dr. White enjoys working with children and conducting psychological assessments to better support children in their ability to grow and thrive across settings.
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Build a brighter tomorrow
Let’s come together to create a brighter future for our little ones and make a life-changing impact for children and families at Autism Care Partners. At ACP, we offer a comprehensive range of services all in one place, including ABA Therapy, Diagnostic Evaluations, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.
*Please note that services vary by location.
