Lehigh University Autism Services
Lehigh University Autism Services (LUAS) opened in 2018 with the mission of providing quality therapeutic services for young children with autism residing in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, developing and disseminating research-based practices that improve the well-being of children with autism and their families and to serve the local community. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religious preferences. Our practices rely on empirically validated interventions and best practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Positive Behavior Support. LUAS is a university-based autism services clinic housed within the Center for Promoting Research to Practice of the College of Education. We provide services within the clinic, home, community, and school settings.
Our objectives are:
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To develop, advance, and rigorously evaluate practices to improve the lives of children with autism and their families.
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To deliver state-of-the-art evidence-based interventions and instructional programs to children with autism and their families.
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To disseminate new knowledge through scholarship (e.g., books, journals, conferences) and popular media (news, op-eds).
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To serve the needs of the Lehigh Valley Community and beyond.
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To train future generations of professionals to develop and implement best practices.