     Contact Us About Evaluations Programs Resources Events News & Media Support Us ABOUT The Center for Autism is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1955 by renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Bertram A. Ruttenberg, and is the oldest autism treatment center in the country. As a leading provider of services in the Philadelphia region today, the Center knows that each person with autism is unique and tailors its programs to the needs of each person and family. 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. We continually strive to be the premier resource for specialized autism services in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties by providing programs that meet the specific needs of each individual affected by autism. OUR HISTORY Swipe to view more items. Click to read more. Founded by Dr. Bertram A. Ruttenberg as a demonstration project of the University of Pennsylvania. T... 1955 1966 The Center develops the Behavior Rating Instrument for Autistic and Atypical Children (BRIAAC), a te... From 1977 through 1980, with funding from the U.S. Board of Education, the Center develops Project L... 1977 Frequently Asked Questions When is the Center open? The Center is open year-round, Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 7:00pm, and on Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Where is the Center located? The Center has two treatment locations: 3905 Ford Road, Suite 6, Philadelphia, PA 19131-2824 and 2801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. VIEW ALL GET DIRECTIONS CHOOSE LOCATION TESTIMONIALS From Lisa, a parent of a child in the Social Competency Program... Everyone we encountered at the Center was kind and caring to my son and me. Your social skills program is awesome!  215.878.3400 info@cfa.phmc.org Headquarters 3905 Ford Road, Suite 6 Philadelphia, PA 19131-2844 Northeast Philadelphia 2801 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19114-1007 Other Links CAREERS PARENT PORTAL INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL PRIVACY POLICY Main Navigation HOME ABOUT EVALUATIONS PROGRAMS RESOURCES EVENTS NEWS & MEDIA SUPPORT US DONATIONS Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), a nonprofit public health institute that creates and sustains healthier communities, acquired The Center for Autism on February 4, 2020. The Center for Autism is an equal opportunity employer & service provider. The organization is a licensed outpatient clinic under the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Sitemap. © 2021. Website Design & Web Development by AYC Media     