News & Announcements

Current and former clients/families interested in learning more about the CAPS program training opportunities can click on the link below for additional information. https://www.phillyautismproject.org/peer

CFA is pleased to announce that we are a recipient of the Eagles Autism Foundation grant. This grant allows us to enhance our gross motor facilities for our clients. We are very grateful of the partnership and wanted to thank the Eagles Autism Foundation.

The Center for Autism, a PHMC subsidiary, is hosting a free training for behavioral consultants administered by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. Attendees can earn [3] LCSW/LPC/LMFT CEUs. This training, taking place at 4601 Market Street from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12, will most directly benefit behavioral consultants in Applied Behavioral […]

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of more than 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. […]

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Center for Autism is pleased to host several inclusive experiences in safe spaces for families in our programs. Learn about this month’s events below, and we hope you’ll join us! Free Haircuts courtesy of Ausome Cutz, a sensory friendly barber shop 2801 Grant Ave: Monday, April 17th from […]

Donate Toys to Children with ASD this Holiday Season The Center for Autism’s 2022 Holiday Giving ProgramWe invite you to make this holiday season special for the children and families we serve by helping us give a gift to the children in our programs. In addition to caring for a child with autism, over 70% of […]

You can make a difference in the lives of individuals with Autism and their families and grow as a part of our family! The Center for Autism is the country’s oldest Autism-specific treatment provider, and we are committed to providing the highest quality services to individuals of all ages.  Our programs utilize evidence-based, relationally focused, […]

CFA has moved its Headquarters! The 3905 Ford Road location has now been moved to 4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19139. Effective as of 08.26.2022

Like so many across our City,  the Center for Autism is outraged by the terrible fatal shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr. Mr. Wallace’s death at the hands of police and in front of his family and neighbors was a tragedy that should have been prevented. The anguish felt across our region in the aftermath of […]

July 14, 1922 to April 8, 2020 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Bertram A. Ruttenberg, founder of The Center for Autism. Dr. Ruttenberg’s immeasurable contributions to the study and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder will continue to have lasting impact on children and families around the world. If you are interested […]