Training of the first three staff(the second and third authors, as well as one other staff who has since left) was conducted by the first author and consisted of an initial two week training period with incidental training being provided on an ongoing basis. Currently the second author has obtained her BCaBAE(Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Boardo and the third author is working to obtain her BCaBA The second and third behavioural authors are currently the senior consultantsatLLs Togetherwiththefrstauthor,astaff training program was designed which the second and third authors provide for all new staff. New staff receive approximately 30 hours of formal what is Autism, introduction to policies and procedures at Leaning Ladders, goals of treatment etc.), lectures on Applied Behaviour Analysis each client for at least 1 session, for a total of 60 training that includes an induction program(e.g practical training or role-play, plus an additional 30 hours of shadowing where they will observe hours of training For a degree holder, they will complete the 60 hours in an intensive two weeks training, while a non-degree holder will receive at least four weeks of training(15 hours per week for four weeks) with continuous supervision. To date, 23 staff have worked at LLS with an average employment period of 22.5 months per staff. Currently there are 13 staff working directly with children, During all onsite visits, the first author observes therapy sessions, provides staff training