Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research

The exterior of the Burkhart Center building
Photo by Artie Limmer for Texas Tech University System

Clinical Services

The Burkhart Center offers a number of clinical services based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis.

CASE - Connections for Academic Success and Employment

CASE assists students with developmental disabilities to navigate college in order to reach their academic goals and to find competitive employment after graduation.

Learn more about how CASE can help you in college and beyond

Transition Academy

The Burkhart Transition Academy provides assistance in the successful transition of people with autism spectrum disorder into higher education, vocational, or other settings.

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Teacher Training Institute

Teacher Training Institute logo

The Burkhart Center's Applied Behavior Analysis - Teacher Training Institute Program (ABA-TTI) offers professional training for teachers or clinicians working with students with autism and who are working towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This program is offered through a professional development experience culminating in BCBA supervision and hands-on training in functional behavioral assessment and function - based treatment design.

Learn more about the Teacher Training Institute

Autism Resources

Our website includes an extensive Autism Resources section. There you will find resources including an array of information about autism, evidence-based intervention practices, navigating the special education process, and links to tools and suggestions you can start using today.

This area also includes our downloadable Local Autism Resource Guide. You can use the guide to find out about supports and opportunities in the Lubbock and neighboring areas, including medical providers, specialists, social programming, community events, and family support resources.