Rebecca Sperber, M.S., M.F.T, the Director of LAMMRC, is a psychotherapist, writer/author, and a parent of an autistic boy. She is an advocate for improved educational instruction in the schools as well as other issues related to children with autism and their families. She has a psychotherapy practice in Brentwood, California, and also specializes in couples and individual therapy.
Education  
California State University at Fullerton, B.A. English 1976
California State University at Long Beach, M.S. Counseling      1982
Interdisciplinary Counsel on Developmental Learning Disabilities 1999 - 2004
   
Credentials  
California Pupil Personnel Credential      1983
California Junior College Teaching Credential  1983
California Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist   1987
   
Professional Experience  
Learning Annex                1990 - 1998
Instructor  

- Teaching courses for adults on addiction, stress, work, and relationships

  
   
Robert T. Dorris and Associates      1995 - 1996
Contracted Human Resource Lecturer  
- Corporate seminar leader on workplace issues  
   
Marriage, Family and Child Counselor   1987 - Present
- Private Practice  
   
Los Angeles Miller Method Resource Center for Autism 2003 - Present
Director  
- Assessing children and families dealing with autism  
   
Promises Treatment Center, Malibu, California    2004 - Present
- Aftercare Group Facilitator  

Additional Professional Experience

Media: National television and radio talk show guest (1997 - 2002).

Writing: Articles published in national and local magazines on autism, chemical dependency, relationships, and stress.

Co-authored the book, Ten Foolish Dating Mistakes That Men and Women Make, published by Griffin Publishing, 1998.