Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

About Me

I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, specializing in autism and severe behavioral disorders. For the past seven years I have worked extensively in the field of autism and behaviors. During this time I have used Applied Behavioral Analysis to help clients and students become more functional in their settings. For the past four years I have been trained in Verbal Behavior to help increase communication in autistic individuals and decrease severe behaviors.I am also a certified elementary and special education teacher, with knowledge of special education laws and due processes.I have an Undergraduate degree from West Chester University in Elementary Education. I received my Master's in Education from University of Central Florida. I also received a Post-Master's Certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Penn State University. This summer I will begin courses in a Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership.

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Email if you have questions regarding behaviors, autism and special education.Also, if you are looking for a consulting Behavior Analyst, please email me.Available for consulting: * Development of Behavioral Intervention Plans * Creation and Implementation of Verbal Behavior Programs * IEP consultation***Located in Reading, PA, but will travel to you***

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Facts and Statistics Regarding Autism

1 in 150 births(1) 1 to 1.5 million Americans(2) Fastest-growing developmental disability 10 - 17 % annual growth Growth comparison during the 1990s(3): U.S. population increase: 13% Disa...
Posted by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) on Sun, 13 May 2007 02:45:00 PST

Characteristics of Autism

Autism is a spectrum disorder, and although it is defined by a certain set of behaviors, children and adults with autism can exhibit any combination of these behaviors in any degree of severity. Two c...
Posted by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) on Sun, 13 May 2007 02:43:00 PST

What is Autism?

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, ...
Posted by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) on Sun, 13 May 2007 02:42:00 PST