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Our outpatient clinics, Growing Independence Behavioral Services (or G.I.B.S.) is available in Albertville and Anniston locations.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy in a clinic setting is available for preschool and school-age children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA is a scientifically based process for teaching and changing behavior, proven effective for children with autism. Licensed Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Therapists conduct assessments and manage all aspects of behavioral programming.

For program details, questions about eligibility, insurance coverage, and funding please call our referral line.

Referral Line: (334) 425-6418
Fax: (334) 323-6103
Email: GrowingIndependence@learning-tree.org.

We accept private pay clients and many health insurance plans. Please contact us for assistance in determining if your health plan includes ABA coverage.

Clinic locations:

  • 664 Powers Ave., Anniston, AL, 36205; Phone: (256) 847-5942
  • 5730 US 431 Albertville, AL 35950; Phone: (205) 612-7797

Heather Fulford
Statewide Program Director
Tallassee, Alabama

Paula Bragg
Statewide Office Manager
Tallassee, Alabama

Karen Clements
Administrative Assistant
Albertville, Alabama

Sarah Bedell
Clinical Co-Director
Albertville, Alabama

Steven Bedell
Clinical Co-Director
Albertville, Alabama

Hayley Hughes
Clinical Supervisor

Anniston & Albertville, Alabama

Corinne Williams
Clinical Supervisor
Anniston & Albertville, Alabama