The FirstSteps for Kids center is located in Hermosa Beach, California, and helps children diagnosed with autism. The FirstSteps Treatment Program uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to diagnose patients and then work with them to decrease consequences of the autism. The FirstSteps Early Intervention Program works to build skills children will need as they develop social and language skills. Instructors are assigned to individual children and work in home-based programs. Instructors may also serve as liaisons between the child and his peers. Teacher training, workshops and consultations are available.