Partners In Excellence (Partners) was founded in 2001 by Deb Thomas, who is extremely family-oriented. Deb co-operates the business with her husband, Bruce, and together their mission is to restore hope for the future for hundreds of children in their community diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Pervasive Development Disorder. Partners is an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic where children ages 1-10 years old receive Applied Behavior Analysis and Applied Verbal Behavior Therapies. With outpatient clinics in Burnsville, Edina, North St. Paul, and LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Partner’s individually goal-centered program has earned the respect of parents, healthcare providers and educators. As the company continues to grow and move forward, Partners will continue to offer solutions to families, educate and train staff on the latest discoveries in the field and ensure that services and operations are held to the best practices standards within the healthcare community. It is Partners’ goal to open additional centers within various communities to provide broader access to service.