Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

We accelerate a life of independence for all

We are a family-run, family-focused therapy provider of evidence-based services. Our work is proven to help children and young adults diagnosed with autism and related disorders.


We value compassion, communication and collaboration in our approach to therapy, recognizing and celebrating the individuality of each and every one of our Intercare kids while applying proven, time-tested therapeutic treatment approaches.

Legacy

Naomi Heller, Founder

1949-2009

1949-2009

1949-2009

Received training at Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University School of Communication Disorders and a Master's in Speech Pathology from Cal State University, Northridge. Director of successful pediatric and geriatric programs for local hospitals in both Tel Aviv and Los Angeles metro areas.

Our Timeline

1970

Pioneering speech pathologist, Naomi Heller, starts Intercare in her home garage in Santa Monica, CA. Her son, Noni is born the same year.

1990

As diagnosis rates for autism increase dramatically, school-district and state-funded regional centers call on ICT to transition from focus on senior speech services to pediatric autism services.

2009

Leaving a rich personal and professional legacy behind her, Naomi passes and Noni steps in as CEO. Intercare transitions to services rooted in evidence-based practices, grounded in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

2013

Intercare opens first office in Bay Area to serve Bay Area families.

2017

Intercare opens it’s first out of state office in Denver, Colorado. 

2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we swiftly adapted our services, introducing telehealth to ensure uninterrupted healthcare access for our clients.

2023

To meet the surging demand for services and foster unparalleled accessibility, Intercare opens clinics crafted to cater to the diverse needs of families.

1970

1980

Intercare moves into first office space in Santa Monica, with a small staff.

1970

2003

Noni starts work at Intercare as Behavior Interventionist: soon thereafter, decides to pursue his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Intercare now has 30 employees

1970

2012

SB 946 Law passes in the State of California, requiring health insurance companies to cover treatment for ASD and allows more families to gain access to Intercare’s services throughout the state.

2015

With five locations, Intercare employs nearly 400 dedicated staff members and counts number of families served in the many thousands.

2019

Intercare expands it's impact in California with services in San Diego.

2023

To meet the surging demand for services and foster unparalleled accessibility, Intercare opens clinics crafted to cater to the diverse needs of families.