Achieving True Self, Inc.

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.

10/07/2025

Just like our friends at SpectroDolce craft sweets with care and balance, at Achieving True Self we believe healing is about blending patience, support, and love. ๐Ÿ’™ Together, those ingredients create real transformation.

This warmed our hearts! Weโ€™re so proud of the leadership and mentoring that our BCBAs offer to our RBTs. Watching them g...
10/07/2025

This warmed our hearts! Weโ€™re so proud of the leadership and mentoring that our BCBAs offer to our RBTs. Watching them grow and thrive, and continuing to serve this incredible field is profound. Thank you, BCBAs โ€” not just at ATS, but everywhere. Keep on keeping on.

Credit for graphic: Behavior Man

10/06/2025

Walmart hasnโ€™t said much publicly about its plans for Monroeville Mall. Rick Murray, owner of SpectroDolce Confectionery on the mallโ€™s second floor, said, โ€œThe entire community has no idea whatโ€™s going on.โ€ And his sales have dropped โ€œdrasticallyโ€ since the news came out that Walmart bought the mall because, he said, people assume the mall has already closed. Mr. Murray is worried he will have to lay off his employees.

Our Founder and CEO Rick Murray was featured in the The New York Times nytimes, speaking out candidly about Walmartโ€™s purchase of Monroeville Mall, which houses SpectroDolce Monroeville.

Mark our words: a solution will be found, and this will be a small stepping stone in the ongoing story of SpectroDolce.

Read more here ๐Ÿ“ฐ:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/business/walmart-shopping-malls.html?smid=url-share

10/06/2025

Spirit Week = a huge success ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’™ Thanks to our amazing team & families for making it unforgettable!

We had the BEST time with Band Together Pittsburgh last Sunday! We're going to share a few fun video clips of participan...
10/06/2025

We had the BEST time with Band Together Pittsburgh last Sunday! We're going to share a few fun video clips of participants today, and we hope you enjoy them! ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿฅ

We may have something in store for the holiday season. ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ… Keep watching our pages for updates!

Last Saturday, we joined Unpuzzled Parents Connect  and supported their Steps ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ to Inclusion ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’™ fundraiser! Almost 500...
10/05/2025

Last Saturday, we joined Unpuzzled Parents Connect and supported their Steps ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ to Inclusion ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’™ fundraiser! Almost 500 people came out to support their efforts, walk alongside one another, and connect with local or organizations and providers. Pictured here are two of our BCBAs, Betsy Liller and Emily Herndon! They were so proud to share more about our company and the compassionate ABA services that we provide for families and their surrounding communities.

โ€ฆ we are determined to change the world ๐ŸŒŽ by instilling hope ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

10/05/2025

The ATS Revenue Cycle Team met on Wednesday, and were super productive and solution focused! They also created a boo ๐Ÿ‘ป basket for , a nonprofit, no k*ll foster based rescue in Westmoreland County. Go team go!

Because support makes all the difference ๐Ÿ’› At ATS, weโ€™re dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive.
10/03/2025

Because support makes all the difference ๐Ÿ’› At ATS, weโ€™re dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive.

10/03/2025

Our first event of spooky season is happening at 5 PM in our Irwin Center for Achievement! Trick or treat season is so much fun for us.

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A wonderful mama went to the Autism Caring Center  conference this past spring for mothers with loved ones who have auti...
10/02/2025

A wonderful mama went to the Autism Caring Center conference this past spring for mothers with loved ones who have autism. She was overwhelmed with the opportunities presented, the camaraderie, and the information and said, "I can bring this to my community, too!" And that is precisely what she did. ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉต

Ranzi Stacy of WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services Birth to Three teamed up with Drs. Jenna Wallace and Claire Baniak Unlocked Potential to create the Autism Caregivers Conference in Fairmont, WV: a day filled with information, resources, speakers, and truly ... a whole lot of care. ๐Ÿค—They also held an after party following the conference that included jewelry, tattoos, and more! ๐Ÿคฉ

The keynote speaker was Amanda Deluca of -- an author, speaker, and a mama bear who is often found supporting families who are part of Finding Cooper's Voice.

Our vendor table was hosted by (left to right in table photo) Emily Oliverio, Clinical Director of ABA Services for WV as well as Allegany and Garrett Counties in MD, and Catherine Hughes, Director of Family Support and Community Engagement. Cathy presented "A Triple Decker Club Sandwich" later in the day; a conversational presentation designed to recognize the challenges of caregiving with a neurodivergent loved one as well as the others in their life who may also need significant support. She feels strongly about this topic as a caregiver herself, nothing that oftentimes, caregiving is not limited to one person and is often overlooked by others.

Emily and Cathy made a number of connections with both families and other professionals. It's a day we will never forget! ๐Ÿฅฐ

You know what else came to this conference? Love. Love was in the room.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธThe Autism Caring Center and ATS are teaming up to offer some really cool events ...
10/02/2025

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

The Autism Caring Center and ATS are teaming up to offer some really cool events for families in Westmoreland County at our Irwin Center for Achievement! Stay tuned for more information.

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Exciting News! The Autism Caring Center and Achieving True Self, Inc. got together today to brainstorm some amazing activities and chances for families to connect in Westmoreland County! Keep an ๐Ÿ‘€ out if you're in that area for future events.

๐Ÿ—ž Big news from our Hagerstown Center for Achievement! ๐Ÿ“ฐWeโ€™ve expanded into the space next door, which means weโ€™re ready...
09/30/2025

๐Ÿ—ž Big news from our Hagerstown Center for Achievement! ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Weโ€™ve expanded into the space next door, which means weโ€™re ready to support even more of our amazing little superstars ๐Ÿ’ซ. From our littlest learners to school-age students, weโ€™re offering even more opportunities for compassionate ABA therapy, early intervention, and social skill-building in a welcoming and supportive environment. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

A special shoutout to three of our incredible RBTs โ€“ Kasi, Faby, and Jess โ€“ who bring so much heart and dedication to helping children achieve THEIR truest selves every single day. ๐Ÿ’•

โœจ More space. More services. More smiles. โœจ

Let us help your child grow, shine, and thrive!
AM openings still available! ๐ŸŒž

๐Ÿ“ ATS Center for Achievement โ€“ Hagerstown, MD
๐Ÿ’ป www.achievingtrueself.com/start-your-journey

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1015 Pennsylvania Avenue
Irwin, PA
15642

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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.