Achieving True Self, Inc.

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Achieving True Self, Inc.

Services and supports in MD, PA, VA, & WV for individuals w/ autism, intellectual disabilities, &/or behavioral health needs.

Determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self. Achieving True Self serves individuals, families, schools, and their surrounding communities impacted by autism, behavioral health diagnoses, and intellectual disabilities. ATS provides support, treatment, training, and consultation (including Applied Behavior Analysis) across many regions in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. We will change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

04/08/2026

Helping every individual grow, learn, and thrive, because every truest self matters. 💛

04/08/2026

🚨 WESTMORELAND COUNTY, IT’S TIME!! 🚨

Achieving True Self is up for Best of Westmoreland County in TWO categories and we are READY TO BRING IT HOME 💙🏆

✨ Behavioral/Mental Health Treatment
✨ Place to Work

If you’ve ever cheered us on, worked with us, grown with us, or believed in what we do—THIS is your moment to share that gratitude 🙌

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Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOO! 🎉
Voting ends 4/22/26 at 5PM EST. You can vote for us once per day!

Vote for Achieving True Self through Wednesday, April 22nd at 05:00 pm

04/07/2026

Life happens, and ATS supports it! ⏰ Our schedules adapt to fit your family’s routine while still providing consistent, personalized ABA support.

📞 Call 866-287-2036

04/03/2026

Positive impact, real results! 🌟

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04/03/2026

Learning can be fun! 🎲 ABA uses play, games, and activities to help kids grow skills, confidence, and independence every day.

📞 Call 866-287-2036 to learn more

04/02/2026

💙 Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙

But here’s a solid fact: Awareness alone is not enough.

We don’t just need people to know that autism exists—we need them to understand, accept, and take meaningful action.

At Achieving True Self, we see the beauty, strength, and individuality in every person we support. We also see the barriers that still exist—misunderstanding, lack of access, and systems that weren’t built with neurodiversity in mind.

✨ Awareness is the starting point
💙 Acceptance is the expectation
🔥 Action is the responsibility

Today, we invite you to:
👂 Listen to autistic voices
🧠 Challenge assumptions
🏡 Advocate for inclusive spaces
🤝 Support services that truly center the individual (and those who love, educate, and support them)

Because every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued—not just today, or in April, but every single day.

04/01/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate differences, promote understanding, and support inclusion in our communities. At Achieving True Self, we’re proud to help individuals and families grow through compassionate, evidence-based support.

📞 Call us at 866-287-2036 to learn more.

04/01/2026

Be kind. Always. 💙

Awareness. Acceptance. Action.

Not just in April—but every single day. 👏

At Achieving True Self, we are honored to walk alongside the individuals and families who trust us with their journey. Your strength, your advocacy, your love—it inspires us every day.

This month, we pause to recognize and celebrate this incredible community that surrounds and uplifts, comprised of:

✨ Autistic individuals
✨ Families & caregivers
✨ Therapists & educators
✨ Grassroots organizations & groups
✨ Advocates & allies

To the people who choose us—thank you for letting us be a part of your story.

We don’t take that lightly. Ever.

We see you, we support you, and we’re with you every step of the way.

Together, we can move beyond awareness—into acceptance and meaningful action that will change the world, and help each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

03/31/2026

At Achieving True Self, we celebrate neurodiversity and promote understanding, inclusion, and opportunities for growth. Together, we create communities where every individual is valued and supported.

📞 Call 866-287-2036 to learn more.

03/31/2026

So proud to celebrate one of our clinical leaders who was just published in !

Jessica VanDevander, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA; Director of ABA Services for MD, VA, and WV (holding the scissors in the photo) was recently featured in Voyage Baltimore—highlighting her journey, passion, and the impact she’s making every day through her work at ATS. ✨

At Achieving True Self, we are constantly inspired by the incredible humans on our team—and Jess is such a beautiful example of what it means to lead with heart, purpose, and dedication.

👏 Join us in celebrating Jess's highlight, and take a moment to read her story:

🔗 https://voyagebaltimore.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-jessica-vandevander

"We do it for the kids, and they’re my #1 priority!"
We couldn't have said it better ourselves. 🥹

03/30/2026

Join Achieving True Self and be part of a team that provides compassionate, evidence-based ABA support to individuals of all ages.

📧 Send your Resume to recruiting@achievingtrueself.com

📞 Call 866-287-2036 for more info.

03/30/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉

Looking for a new start? Are you looking for work that makes an impact EVERY DAY?

Achieving True Self's open hiring event is HAPPENING NOW, until 2pm at 1015 Pennsylvania Avenue. Come see us and learn about the flexible opportunities and growth potential we offer!

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1015 Pennsylvania Avenue
Irwin, PA
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+18662872036

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http://www.achievingtrueself.com/

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What is Achieving True Self?

Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidence-based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

We will emerge as an organization that promotes honest and transparent communication, provides physical and emotional safety, offers inclusive opportunities, demonstrates apparent diversity, and engages its valued team members in consistent and state of the art professional development. Providing a multitude of tools that promote ultimate success will result in providing optimal care for the individuals, families, organizations and surrounding communities that Achieving True Self is fortunate to serve.

We empower each individual whose life we touch.

We communicate clearly and with deep respect.

We embody healthy organizational culture and promote balance.

We provide compassionate service with integrity that results in optimal outcomes.

People matter. A concept so simply stated, yet powerfully embraced.

We believe that everyone needs individualized support at times in their lives, and accessing such care demonstrates strength and courage.

We believe in, and are humbled by, everyone’s unique story, and recognize that an individual is NOT someone in need of changing WHO THEY ARE at their core. Everyone needs help sometimes, and we want to be that support, that resource, on their own journey to discovering and becoming their true self.

We believe that those we are fortunate to serve deserve the very best care, and recognize that only occurs with recruiting, mentoring, and honoring passionate, gifted and talented team members who are accountable for and take ownership in the growth of Achieving True Self while evolving as individuals.

We believe firmly that to provide strong, quality care we need to promote a healthy and supportive work environment where our team members can thrive, feel valued, and are appreciated for their contributions.

Are you passionate about serving individuals and families with autism spectrum disorders?

Are you longing for an organization that will invest in your long term professional development?

Are you looking for a company that recognizes you as a contributing employee now and moving forward to grow with the organization's mission?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then ATS may be the place for you! Please keep reading.

Achieving True Self was started with a clear vision. Our organization was founded by people with an unstoppable passion and unquestionable commitment to helping those that receive our services to achieve the best version of themselves. People impacted by the autism spectrum have very unique needs, strengths, and desires. No two paths will look the same. Treatment and goals will most certainly vary. A cookie cutter, one size fits all approach just does not work. Cultivating and developing a plan to aid an individual in becoming successful, independent, and ultimately happy, is important to us. Why? We know it’s important to you and your loved ones. As the old phrase reminds us, “to thine own self be true.”

It's an exciting time for clinicians across the country! We are building an organization which recognizes that to truly provide the best possible care and service to the individuals we are so fortunate to serve, we must have the best team members - and we do that by fostering an encouraging environment with endless opportunities so that our strongest team members wish to stay. We want to build careers, not provide stepping stones.

At ATS, we like to say that people matter. Well, the concept itself may seem far from novel, but the ex*****on and practice of it is something that sadly is often not seen in many companies. Many experienced and talented clinicians have shared stories with us about how they were forced to either become someone far different from what their initial aspirations were in order to work in the field, or to ultimately face their demise within their organization.

Times are changing. Many organizations are looking at mergers and acquisitions and partnerships to build a stronger and healthier organization to compete in the current marketplace. ATS fully believes in the power of an organization of committed and talented individuals who are treated with respect, well-compensated (through competitive pay, health care options and year-round professional development opportunities), and valued. An organization that demonstrates staff longevity will result in consistency and continuity of care for its consumers.

That goes a long way and further confirms what we at ATS aren’t afraid to say over and over again: people matter.

Do you wish that such an opportunity was in your area? Please reach out! Our mission-driven organization is committed to national growth. If you're fit this description and meet our qualifications, we want to talk to you about bringing ATS to your community!

Send a resume and letter of interest to team@achievingtrueself.com.

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I can't wait to hear from you. Together, let's make this world a better place for people who are touched by autism. I'm ready. Are you?

~Rick J. Murray, LBA, LSW, BCBA President/CEO Proud uncle of two individuals on the autism spectrum Achieving True Self - serving communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and growing!

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