About Us
Autism Partnership is part of an international family of centres, drawing on decades of clinical research and practice from around the world. In the UK we have been working from our Leeds and London centres since 2000, and our therapists also travel to families further afield.
About Us
Autism Partnership is part of an international family of centres, drawing on decades of clinical research and practice from around the world. In the UK we have been working from our Leeds and London centres since 2000, and our therapists also travel to families further afield.
Getting To Know
Autism Partnership
As a leading provider of ABA Therapy in the UK, we operate two learning centres conveniently located in Leeds and London. These centres deliver personalised one-to-one therapy sessions alongside small group teaching. In addition, both of our centres are fully registered with Ofsted as Early Years Education providers, ensuring the highest standards of quality and care.
Furthermore, we extend our services by offering specialised consultation and professional training to schools and other agencies across the UK and worldwide, drawing on our deep expertise in ABA therapy in the UK. Our dedicated team comprises more than 20 highly skilled staff members who continuously benefit from ongoing training as well as guidance from our in-house consultants and supervisors. Moreover, this team is further strengthened by the oversight of our esteemed US directors, Dr John McEachin and Dr Ron Leaf, who bring more than 40 years of combined experience and are widely recognised as leading authorities in the field.
Clinical Judgment
In-the-Moment Analysis
Highly-Trained Staff
Compassionate and Empathetic
Child-centred
Learning How to Learn
Consistency and Intensity
Clinical Judgment
Making in-the-moment decisions based on environmental and child variables.
In-the-Moment Analysis
The ability to make numerous instantaneous judgments based on a child's current performance, environmental factors, and any other relevant factors to enhance the child's progress.
Highly-Trained Staff
A wide range of knowledge of ABA principles and expertise in implementation of procedures, as well as critical thinking, flexibility, in-the-moment analysis, clinical insight, and awareness of the needs of children and their families.
Compassionate and Empathetic
An essential for therapists to build a strong therapeutic alliance with families.
Child-centred
Seeing a child as a whole person. While communication and academics are important, so are developing meaningful relationships, social and play skills, independent and self-help skills, and becoming a successful learner.
Learning How to Learn
The foundational skills that enable children to develop other skills, including attending, cooperating, waiting, and understanding feedback and contingencies.
Consistency and Intensity
The AP Method is not a quick-fix solution. Consistent and intensive treatment is essential for a child to achieve their full potential.
Our Purpose and Values
Commitment to Excellence
At Autism Partnership UK, a leading provider of ABA Therapy in the UK, we are passionately dedicated to delivering exceptional Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services for autistic children. Our approach is firmly rooted in innovation and individualisation, thereby ensuring that every child receives a fully personalised plan carefully tailored to their unique strengths and needs. In addition, we thoughtfully create a child-friendly and naturalistic learning environment where teaching naturally feels engaging, meaningful, and fun. Moreover, our team is genuinely loving and caring, always prioritising the emotional and developmental well-being of every child and family we support.
Core Values
With a strong foundation of professionalism and integrity, we uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do. Furthermore, we deeply value accountability and teamwork, thereby working collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals to achieve the very best outcomes. Our team consists of highly trained professionals who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to expertise and leadership in the field of ABA. In addition, we continuously seek advancements in research-based strategies, ensuring we provide the highest quality care and support for autistic children.
Our Mission
Our mission is to maximise the potential of autistic people and to support them in achieving the greatest degree of independence and the highest quality of life possible, through the effective use of ABA Therapy in the UK and by proactively collaborating with families, schools, and all stakeholders. Ultimately, we believe in every child’s unique potential and are truly honoured to be part of their journey toward growth, independence, and lasting success.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Safeguarding shapes how we recruit, how we train and how we work with every child and family. All our staff are trained to current UK statutory requirements, hold Enhanced DBS certificates, and work with a Designated Safeguarding Lead on site.
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Meet The Team
The Directors
Dr John McEachin
Co-Founder and Director
Dr Ronald Leaf
Co-Founder and Director
Toby Mountjoy
MSc, BCBA
Associate Director
Leeds Centre
Director
Zahira Ali
MMedSc, BCBA
Clinical Director
Programme Supervisors and Management
Phil Casey
MA
Programme Supervisor
Lynsey Hay
MSc, BCBA
Programme Supervisor
Emma Hornby
PGCE
Early Years Manager
Ben Turner
BA (Hons)
Operations Manager
Behavioural Therapists
Sophie Pearce
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Phoebe Pickles
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Libiana Iannelli
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Chloe Nelmes
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Rebecca Thompson
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Natasha Fowell
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Aarzoo Nadeem
Lead Behaviour Therapist
Amaara Noor-Mundiya
Lead Behaviour Therapist
Claudia Abel
Bheaviour Therapist
London Centre
Director
Donna Benton
MSc
Clinical Director
Operations
Emma
Operations Coordinator
Behavioural Therapists
Kane Allarakhia
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Rebecca Puntis
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Adam Cox
Lead Behaviour Therapist
Kanuja Sivabalan
Lead Behaviour Therapist
Position
Biography