The Kalamazoo Autism Center (KAC) is an intensive ABA program for children with autism and other special needs.
The Kalamazoo Autism Center (KAC) founded in 2008 by Dr. Richard Malott, author, behavior analyst, and professor in the department of psychology at Western Michigan University (WMU). Dr. Malott helped develop the Early Childhood Special Education classrooms that are now at KRESA's West Campus in Kalamazoo, MI. While still actively involved in those classrooms, he started the Kalamazoo Autism center to supplement the ECSE classrooms and help special needs children all over southwest Michigan.
Staff at the KAC use Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) therapy to target skills such as communication, activities of daily living (e.g., toileting, tooth brushing, hand washing), play, and social skills. They also work to decrease inappropriate behaviors (e.g., tantrums and self-stimulatory behaviors).
KAC accepts Medicaid and private insurance, and is open from 8:00am until 6:00pm Monday-Friday.
