The Southcoast Autism Center
Now partnering with The Stepping Stones Group, SCAC was founded in 2011 by Dr. Sinead Petersen BCBA-D., LABA. After years of consulting in public schools and setting up ABA based classrooms, Dr. Petersen set out on a mission to help children with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis find their voice. SCAC’S intensive Applied Verbal Behavior Model provides state of the art behavior analytic services in a warm and nurturing environment. ABA therapy sessions are fun and focused on keeping each child motivated so they remain engaged and learn at optimal rates. SCAC’s developmentally appropriate curriculum builds upon each child’s unique strengths and interests. Specifically targeting the essential language, social, and cognitive skills children need to be successful in a classroom setting.
Our Services & Programs
The FOUNDATIONS Program
SUMMER Program
The CONNECTIONS Program
Locations – Contact Us Today
Fall River, MA
Intensive Centerbased Services
657 Quarry Street
Fall River, MA 02723
Phone: (508) 997-1311
Fax: (884) 568-2880
Email: ac.intake@ssg-healthcare.com
New Bedford, MA
Fieldstone Shopping Center
500 Kings Hwy
New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone: (508) 329-9819
Fax: (884) 568-2880
Email: ac.intake@ssg-healthcare.com
Program Hours

The FOUNDATIONS Program
Mon to Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm

The CONNECTIONS Program
Mon to Fri 9:00am – 3:00pm

School Aged Social Skills Group
Tue & Thurs 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Sat 9:30am – 12:00pm