Dr. Ronald Leaf is a licensed psychologist who has over 50 years of experience in the field of autism. Dr. Leaf began his career working with Professor Ivar Lovaas, while receiving his undergraduate degree at UCLA. Subsequently, he received his doctorate under the direction of Prof. Lovaas. During his years at UCLA, he served as Clinic Supervisor, Research Psychologist, Lecturer and Interim Director of the Young Autism Project. He was extensively involved in several research investigations, contributed to \u201cThe Me Book\u201d, and is a co-author of \u201cThe Me Book\u201d Videotapes, a series of instructional tapes for teaching autistic children.<\/p>\n
Dr. Leaf has consulted to families, schools, day programs and residential facilities on a national and international basis. Dr. Leaf is also the Executive Director of Behavior Therapy and Learning Centre, a mental health agency that consults with parents, care-providers and school personnel. Dr. leaf is co-author of \u201cA Work In Progress\u201d, \u201cTime for School\u201d, \u201cIt Has to Be Said\u201d, \u201cCrafting Connections\u201d and \u201cA Work In Progress Companion Series\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":577,"parent":0,"template":"","team_category":[69],"class_list":["post-579","team","type-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","team_category-co-founder"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n