Founder & Team Members

Saba Torabian, PhD, BCBA is the founder and CEO of ICAN. Her passion and inspiration to help families and children with autism came after both of her sons, Cameron and Ryan, were diagnosed with autism. Motivated by a vision both bold and bright, Saba set forth to establish a center unlike any other. It would be a place where empathy sprang not just from professional training but from the profound depths of shared experiences and cultural connections. This center would not merely be a clinic but a community hub where families like hers could find understanding, support, and celebration. A place where parents wouldn't just receive coping strategies but would feel seen and supported, where children like Cameron and Ryan could find not only therapy but also acceptance and friendship. Saba received her PhD in Child and Human Development at the University of California Davis MIND Institute where she worked with children between the ages of 8-16 who were affected by autism and ADHD. She received her first Master’s degree from San Francisco State University in Social Psychology, her second Master’s degree from UC Davis in Child Development, and her third Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is the recipient of multiple awards and recognitions, including a letter of recognition from the White House for her contributions to the field of autism in general, autism advocacy, and autism research. 

  Eduardo Ibarra, M.S., BCBA is clinical director at ICAN. His passion to work with kids began at an early age. Always volunteering with youth and helping be part of their lives and providing positive change, he was not introduced to the field of autism until college. When he got to know children with autism closely, he embarked on a journey as a behavioral therapist and enjoyed every single moment of it. After graduating from San Jose State University, he began working full time in the field of ABA therapy. He provided 1:1 support at homes, communities, and schools. He earned his Master’s Degree from National University in 2019 and became a BCBA soon after. Now nearly 9 years in the field, working with the autism community has become more than just a career, it is a lifestyle for him. His goal is to begin his PhD program and he has dreams to establish his ABA practice in Mexico one day to continue spreading the awareness and help this very underserved community.