Pros
I have worked with Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) for almost 4 years and have advanced in my career, grown professionally, and have gained a great deal of knowledge beneficial for any career. Furthermore, AST is always growing, (within California and now in several states), training continues throughout your employment, and professional development is a focus at every level. It is a large company (which can be difficult) however your hard work is recognized, support is available, and feedback to the executive team is encouraged. The wages are competitive and the job itself is rewarding. I’m also proud of the quality of work and standards AST sets to provide effective treatment to our clients and families.
Cons
Due to CA’s budget cuts, caseloads for Supervisors are too high, cases/hours are inconsistent for Interventionists, and many employees are over worked. With the increased caseloads there is less time for training and supervision. Drive times between clients are very inconsistent across employees (i.e., 5 minutes or 75 minutes) but it depends where you live. Overall, my cons are due to cutbacks and not the Company itself. All of these issues are known and AST continues to develop ways to grow despite these unforeseen consequences.
