
Our commitment to science and compassion starts with our founder.
Audrey Gifford, Ph.D., BCBA-D, brings over 30 years of invaluable experience to the field of applied behavior analysis. Beyond her clinical work, her career has included roles as a researcher, supervisor, and professor, and she is also a parent of a daughter who was diagnosed with autism. In every capacity, Dr. Gifford has consistently championed practical, real-world solutions that put the child and their family first. She specializes in increasing the independence of children with neurodiversities in inclusive environments and developing successful ABA strategies for children with severe and profound disabilities. Her expertise includes training and successfully supervising dozens of RBTs and many BCBA candidates. She is an expert in designing programs that address the individual needs of each client. As she says, "The CHILD is the book - you are never going to find the exact situation your child is facing in a google search or assessment tool - the answer is in the child and the environment. Our job is to look at the child and his or her world and find the answer!"

Our unique approach and expertise is now available in the Utrecht region.
Dr. Gifford relocated to the Netherlands for family reasons in the spring of 2026, and she hopes to use her extensive experience and education to support English speaking families here. She founded and operated two clinical practices in the US, and she and her staff served over 100 families over the years. Her commitment to quality services is unwavering, and her previous clinic was recognized as a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. She has been a licensed behavior analyst in four American states and currently holds a license in Pennsylvania. She is a doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) , which is an internationally recognized credential. Utrecht Autism Services is 100% provider-owned, and adheres strictly to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board Code of Ethics. All of Dr. Gifford's recommendations are firmly based on research and her own expertise. At Utrecht Autism Services, profit never dictates clinical practice.