Greater Pittsburgh Area
“We absolutely love the Hope Learning Center and Hope Academy! My husband and I cannot say enough good things about the entire staff! Our son has come so far so quickly with everything from communicating, life skills, behaviors and academics!”
Beth M.
Meet our CEO
Asha Persaud
It didn’t take long for Asha to discover her passion for working with children. After a short stint working with kids of all abilities, she knew that she had found her life path. Now the CEO of Hope Centers, Asha makes an effort to help everyone who comes through the Hope doors. She believes that everyone can achieve their greatest potential with the right guidance and teaching.
The Hope Center's
Weekly Blog
Sensory Activities for kids with ASD
When a child with autism plays a sensory game or activity, it helps their brain change its reaction to it. Sensory play is an awesome way for kids on the spectrum to become better learners. These activities also help with Fine and Gross Motor Skills. When your child has to manipulate the small objects in […]
Symptoms/Misunderstandings
Symptoms of autism can oftentimes lead to social challenges, and communication may be hard for someone with autism. Repetitive behaviors are a common sign of autism, and can make consistent conversation a difficult task. Sensory issues, especially a sensitivity to light and noise, are also a common symptom of autism. Too many changes of setting […]
What is Autism?
Autism is often thought of as one condition with a specific set of symptoms and challenges, but autism in reality is a variety of conditions that impacts those diagnosed with it in a range of different ways. Sensory and attention issues are often associated with autism, and are two of the more prominent challenges those […]
The Hope Centers is the premier provider of therapeutic and academic interventions for the great Pittsburgh region’s pediatric ASD population..
Practitioners employed in our carefully curated network deliver Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, and customized instructional experiences designed to enhance the lives of our exceptional clients.
