about us

ABR is a family-run agency and as such, we keep the values important in a family unit as forefront in our practices.

who we are

Addison Behavioral Resources Staff

ABR is a family-run agency and as such, we keep the values important in a family unit as forefront in our practices. Quality programs which lead to great progress for your child are our top priority and are monitored on many levels throughout your child's treatment. Our expertise in ABA, in combination with our dedication to your family, provides an invaluable resource to families. Welcome to the ABR family!


ABR strives to provide the highest quality ABA services to individuals in Ventura County. ABR is vendored through Tri-Counties Regional Center and has a master contract with the Ventura County SELPA as a Non-Public Agency (NPA). In addition, ABR is paneled with many health insurance companies, including, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Magellan, Ventura County Health Care Plan, TriCare and more. Contact us today for more information!

Our Founder

  • Dr Laura Addison

    Dr Laura AddisonFounder and Executive Director



Clinical Director

  • Dr. Megan Hafen

    Dr. Megan HafenClinical Director

Details for Publications

Dr. Addison has co-authored several journal articles and book chapters. ABR believes in the use of empirically-validated treatments and therefore, actively collaborates with other agencies and programs to contribute to current literature.

  • Addison, L. R., Piazza, C. C., Patel, M. R., Bachmeyer, M. H., Rivas, K. M., Milnes, S. M., & Oddo, J. (2012). A comparison of sensory integrative and behavioral therapies as treatment for pediatric feeding disorders. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 455-471.
  • Addison, L. R.., & Lerman, D. C. (2009). Descriptive analysis of teachers' responses to problem behavior following training. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 485-490.
  • Volkert, V.M., Lerman, D. C., Trosclair, N., Addison, L. R., & Kodak, T. (2008). An exploratory analysis of task-interspersal procedures while teaching object labels to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 335-350.
  • Trosclair-Lasserre, N. M., Lerman, D. C., Call, N. A., Addison, L. R., & Kodak, T. (2008). Reinforcement Magnitude: An evaluation of preference and reinforcer efficacy. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 203-220.
  • Kelley, M. E., Shillingsburg, M. A., Castro, M. J., Addison, L. R., & LaRue, R. H. (2007). Further evaluation of emerging speech in children with developmental disabilities: Training verbal behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 431-445.
  • Kelley, M. E., Shillingsburg, M. A., Castro, M. J., Addison, L. R., LaRue, R. H., & Martins, M. P. (2007). Assessment of the functions of vocal behavior in children with developmental disabilities: A replication. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 40, 571-576.
  • Kuhn, S. A. C., Lerman, D. C., Vorndran, C. M., & Addison, L. (2006). Analysis of factors that affect responding in a two-response chain in children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 39, 263-280.
  • Lerman, D. C., Addison, L. R., & Kodak, T. (2006). A preliminary analysis of self-control with aversive events: The effects of task magnitude and delay on the choices of children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 39, 227-232.
  • Piazza, C. C. & Addison, L. R. (2006). Function-based assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. In P. Sturmey (Ed.), The Handbook of Functional Analysis and Clinical Psychology.
  • Lerman, D. C., Parten, M., Addison, L. R., Vorndran, C. M., Volkert, V. M., & Kodak, T. (2005). A methodology for assessing the functions of emerging speech in children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 303-316.
  • Lerman, D. C., Vorndran, C., Addison, L. R., & Kuhn, S. C. (2004). A rapid assessment of skills in young children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 11-26.
  • Lerman, D. C., Vorndran, C. M., Addison, L., & Kuhn, S. C. (2004). Preparing teachers in evidence-based practices for young children with autism. School Psychology Review, 33, 510-526.