Takanori Koyama, PhD

Taka’s specialty is treatment of autism symptoms from toddler years to adulthood. Prior to earning a doctoral degree in special education from the University of Washington, he worked as a preschool and kindergarten special education teacher and managed an early intervention program in public school settings. More recently, Dr. Koyama has worked with adolescents and young adults with challenging behaviors in clients’ homes and schools. His professional expertise and experience include early intervention for children with autism, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), positive behavior support, visual supports, social skills training, TEACCH, and management of severe behavior problems.