UniqUely qUalified To Help THose in need We believe great success can occur when supports are provided in the natural environment. Our range of consulting services, professional development and training opportunities provides education and support to individuals with autism, their families, school districts, and community agencies. Professional Development and Training Our professional development sessions and trainings are designed to meet the unique needs of families, school districts, and other agencies supporting people with autism. Topics of expertise include: • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Understanding Challenging Behaviors • Developing and Implementing Effective Reinforcement Systems • Creating a Classroom Environment • Designing Effective Instructional and Support Strategies • School-based Behavior Planning Process BCBA/BCaBA Supervision We are qualified to provide the fieldwork and supervision required to be eligible for certification by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board for individuals studying to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). Community Consultation Services We offer autism awareness trainings and speak at various community organizations to further autism awareness and understanding. We have worked with: • Law Enforcement • Emergency Service Agencies • Library Systems • Medical Professionals • Clinical Service Providers • Agencies supporting or serving individuals with ASD • Parent Support Groups • Community groups (Rotary or Lion Clubs) School/Day Program Consultation We provide consultative services to school districts and other agencies designed to support the needs of classroom/agency staff as well as individual students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or related disabilities. Planning Appropriate Classroom Environments for Special Students (PLACESS) • Program development and evaluation • Environmental assessment • Space planning, organization, visual supports and materials management • Creating a safe and supportive learning environment Program Based Behavioral/Instructional Support • Behavioral and instructional support and training • Instructional methods • Shadowing and graduated guidance • Reinforcement systems • Scheduling, organization, visual supports, and materials management Individualized Behavioral Consultation • Individual behavioral assessment • Support and training addressing challenging behaviors • Assistance with Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans ABA Discrete Trial Instruction • Behavioral skills assessment • Teaching utilizing ABA techniques • Data collection and review Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) • Data collection and analysis • Development of FBA for individuals • Guidance in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans Social Mentoring Programs To provide opportunities in the community for the different groups living with ASD, we have developed Growth and Achievement through Partnership Programs (GAPP) to provide social/ therapeutic gatherings. • Growth and Achievement through Professional Partnerships is for adults with high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome Family Consultation Services We provide in-home services and support to individuals with autism and their families to include: • Behavioral consultation and training v Child/Adult specific supports and training to address challenging behaviors in the home or community settings v On-site problem solving training and modeling • ABA/Discrete Trial Instruction • Counseling • Social Networking and Mentor Programs • Parent Education and Training • FBA/BIP Development • Technology Training Assessments and Evaluations For those seeking a specific evaluation or assessment, we provide comprehensive assistance in the following areas: • Speech and Physical Therapy Evaluation • Occupational Therapy Evaluation • Psychological Evaluation • Functional Behavioral Assessment • Nutrition Evaluation • Behavior Intervention Plan • Educational Evaluation Diagnostic Evaluations We offer diagnostic evaluations administered by qualified professionals that include: • Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule • Cognitive Testing • Psychiatric Screening • Adaptive Behavior Functioning