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Teach Me
LLC
Combining ABA & Speech!
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Upcoming Events
Teach Me Talent
Teach Me Academy and Therapy Center
2459 Hebron Parkway, Ste 130
Carrollton, TX 75010
Free, Family Fun!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
10:00 am- 11:00 am
Teach Me Therapy Center
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Teach Me Calendar
On a Mission
The inspiration for Teach Me started when my family adopted my youngest brother from Russia. At eighteen months old, he had few sounds, little eye contact and displayed behaviors such as head banging. I remember my mother trying to redirect his attention as he lined up shoes or separated toys into color-coded piles on the floor. By age two, his obsession for structure along with poor communication skills drove my parents to seek professional help.
As the oldest of five children, I recall my mom working tirelessly. From school district red tape to frustrated therapists who readily gave up, she ran into dead ends time and time again. However, her perseverance paid off, when one dedicated therapist, through the use of sign language taught my brother to speak. By the beginning of kindergarten, he was saying three word sentences, by the end of that year he'd risen to the highest reading group. Being the big sister, I admired the therapist for the time and care she gave my brother. Watching his communication skills and confidence grow inspired me to one day make a difference in other children's lives, especially ones who are often overlooked.
Once I became an ABA therapist, I knew I found my calling and passion. As founder and director of Teach Me, I am passionate to offer children a way to grow and learn.
Regina Crone, Ph.D, BCBA-D
Founder, Teach Me LLC
Our Philosophy
There is hope for every child and our team of therapists at Teach Me want to help your child succeed. Our individualized programs encourage family involvement and are designed on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior (VB) to focus on major areas of development including behavior, language, social, academic and self-help.
The purpose of our approach is to foster competency in the learner's ability and generalize skills to the natural environments of home, school, and the community.
Our general goals include:
For individuals to:
Our
Teach Me Family
Dr. Regina Crone, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Founder, Executive Director
Email: crone_r_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x361
Dr. Crone is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctorate (BCBA-D), certified Special Education Teacher, and currently serves as the Vice-President for POAC-TX (www.poactx.org).
She received her Ph. D. from the Department of Educational Psychology through the University of North Texas, a M.Ed. in Special Education and a certificate in Autism Intervention from the University of North Texas, and a B.A. in Special Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
She has gained over twelve years of experience providing services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities as a public school teacher and private provider within the home, clinic, and school settings. As an invited speaker at state, national and international conferences, she has presented on topics related to behavior management, self-help skills, social skills, academic strategies for reading and research findings. In addition, she has taught graduate coursework focusing on autism programming and provided classroom consultation and professional trainings for school districts through the Central Texas Autism Center.
Dr. Crone is committed to providing quality services. She enjoys working closely with families and leading a team of passionate professionals.
Tashenna Gillmore, B.A.
Director of Treatment and Training
Email: gillmore_t_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x363
Tashenna received her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is currently working towards her BCBA and is pursuing her M.Ed. through the University of North Texas.
Tashenna has over fifteen years of experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in home, clinical and school settings throughout Texas and California.
In addition, she has gained expereince as a Treatment Supervisor for clinical services, parent trainer, and has presented at local organizations.
Christina Martin, CCC-SLP, BCBA
Clinical Director
Email: martin_c_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x315
Christina is a licensed and certified speech language pathologist practicing in Texas and Oklahoma. She has a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Christina is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Speech Language Pathology and a M.S. in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Christina has over twelve years of experience working with individuals with autism within both the home and clinical settings. She has been an invited speaker at local universities and organizations presenting on topics related to the integration of speech and language and applied behavior analysis.
Jennifer Keese, M. Ed., BCBA
Program Supervisor
Email: keese_j_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x365
Jenny Keese is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has gained ten years of experience providing services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities throughout Texas and Oklahoma.
She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Houston, and her M.Ed. in Special Education from the University of North Texas. She also holds an Autism Specialist Certificate and is pursuing a certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Jenny has extensive experience in developing programs related to flexible thinking, advanced cognitive and social behaviors, academics, self monitoring and vocational training.
Ashli Burbridge, M.A.C.
Email: burbridge_a_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x360
Ashli received her bachelor's degrees in theatre arts and music from Rollins College. She received her master's degree in counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She is currently working towards her BCBA.
Ashli has over ten years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the fields of counseling, expressive arts therapy, and social and vocational skills. Ashli currently provides services in Texas in the home and center settings.
Erin Housley, B.S., BCaBA
Email: housley_e_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x364
Erin is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. She is actively pursuing her M.Ed. in Special Education and Autism Intervention Certificate through the University of North Texas. She is currently working towards her BCBA. She recieved her B.S in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas.
She has eight years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities within both the home and center settings. She currently provides servcies throughout Texas and Oklahoma.
Lauren Penne, B.S.
Email: penne_l_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x368
Lauren is actively pursuing her BCaBA certification. Following her BCaBA, she intends to begin graduate school for her master's degree and BCBA.
Lauren received her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Lauren has five years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities within both the home and center settings. She currently provides services throughout Oklahoma.
Lyndsay Penne, BCaBA, SLP-A
Program Supervisor, SLP Assistant
Email: penne_lm_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x369
Lyndsay is Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst and a licensed Speech Language Pathology Assistant. She intends to begin graduate school for her master's degree and BCBA.
Lyndsay received her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Lyndsay has five years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities within both the home and center settings. She currently provides services throughout Oklahoma and Texas.
Jonathan Smith, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Email: smith_j_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x366
Jonathan is a licensed and certified speech language pathologist practicing in Texas. He has a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. He earned a M.S. in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Jonathan has worked as a speech language pathologist in a children's hospital, home health, public schools, and private practice. He has treated individuals from birth through adulthood with a wide variety of language, speech, and feeding disorders.
Jonathan has five years of experience as an ABA therapist and more than nine years of experience working with individuals with a wide variety of cognitive and communication impairments.
MariAnn Gattelaro, M.S., CRC
Rehabilitation Counselor
Email: gattelaro_m_teachmebec.com
Office: 972.428.7150 x362
MariAnn received undergraduate degrees in early childhood education and psychology. In 1997, she graduated from Syracuse University with master's degrees in both School Counselor Education and Rehabilitation Counseling allowing her to work in the school sector serving children with disabilities. MariAnn was a school counselor in a Dallas area private school where she designed and implemented programs and services for students with learning differences, enabling them to have an appropriate education and orient them toward future success and independence.
MariAnn has spent the past eight years raising her three boys and immersed in autism research and education. In April 2010, MariAnn received her National Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling. Personal vested interest led MariAnn to specialize in counseling students and families dealing with autism spectrum and related disorders.
Jan Rogers, M.B.A.
Office Manager
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Jan received her B.A. in Business Administration from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. She continued her education at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma in the MBA program.
Jan has managed business offices in a wide variety of industries. She has performed an array of human resource, tax and accounting functions during her 13 year career.
Volunteering with the Special Olympics and helping the students her sister teaches in a special education classroom, Jan appreciates the opportunity to work with special needs children and their families. She hopes to make the Teach Me treatment experience as seamless as possible.
Office:
972.428.7150 x313
Kacey Hammerberg
Office Assistant
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Kacey received an AAT in Elementary Education from Northlake College. She is currently pursuing a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of North Texas.
Anne Rowland, M.Ed.
Teach Me Academy Instructor
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Anne is an instructor in Teach Me Academy pursuing a BCBA certification. She received her B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Elementary Education, M.Ed. in Special Education, Graduate Academic Certificate in Autism Intervention and Graduate Academic Certificate in Behavior Analysis. Anne has taught children with autism and other developmental disabilities over the last three years.
Leigh Stauffer, B.A.
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Leigh is a certified Special Education teacher. She received her B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Nevada Reno. She has over seven years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in both the classroom and home setting.
Alyssa Tauer, B.S.
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Aly is an instructor in Teach Me Academy. She received a B.S. in Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She intends to pursue a Masters degree in a related field. She has years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home setting.
Joshua Boulter, M.A.
Home-Based Therapist
boulter_j_teachmebec.com
Joshua received a B.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies from The Criswell College, where he continued on and received a M.A. in Religious Studies. He has 2 years of experience working with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in the home, center and classroom setting.
Kady Cupp, B.A.
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Kady received a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from the University of North Texas. She intends to pursue a master's degree in a related field. She has two years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home setting.
Jessica Dahl, M.A.
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Jessica received a dual B.S. in Psychology and Rhetoric from Southern Oregon University. She received a M.A. in Existential Phenomenology from Seattle University. She has years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home setting.
Priscilla Dominguez, B.A., B.S.
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Priscilla received a B.S. in Child Learning and Development and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She intends to pursue a master's degree in Early Childhood Disorders. She has six years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home and classroom setting.
Lexi Furlong, M.Ed.
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Lexi is a certified Special Education teacher. She received a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Texas State University-San Marcos. She received a M.Ed in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Intervention from the University of North Texas. She also holds a Graduate Academic Certificate in Behavior Analysis. She is currently pursuing her BCBA. She has six years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in both the home and classroom settings.
Allison Hoffmann
Center-Based Therapist
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Allison is currently pursuing a B.S.degree from Dallas Baptist University. She intends to continue her education in the field of ABA. She has two years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in both the home and center setting.
Brandon Hoth, B.A.
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Brandon received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Texas. He intends to pursue a Ph. D. in Psychology. He has two years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home and center settings.
Nicole Parks, B.S.
parks_n_teachmebec.com
Nicole received a B.S. in Child Development and Learning from the University of Texas at Dallas. She received a Texas teaching certificate in general and special education. She intends to pursue a master's degree in Special Education as well as obtain her BCBA. She has four years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home and classroom setting.
Kayla Phillips, B.A.
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Kayla received a B.A in Psychology from St. Mary's University. She is intends to pursue a master's degree in a related field. She has experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home setting.
Kristen Rains, B.A.
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Kristen received a B.A. in Psychology from Baylor University. She is currently pursuing a M.S. in Child Community Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas. She has six years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in both the home and classroom setting.
Carrie Reim
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Carrie is currently pursuing a B.S.degree. She intends to continue her education in the field of ABA. She has over ten years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in both the home and center setting.
Jayde Rodgers, B.A.
rodgers_j_teachmebec.com
Jayde received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Texas. She is currently pursuing a M.S. in Child Community Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Play Therapy from the University of North Texas. She has a year of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home and center setting.
Amanda Ryan, B.A.
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Amanda received a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. She intends to continue her education in the field of ABA. She has four years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in both the classroom and center setting.
Jamie Webb, B.S.
webb_j_teachmebec.com
Jamie received a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas. She intends to pursue a master's degree in Special Education. She has three years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the center and classroom setting.
Nicole Miears, B.A.
miears_n_teachmebec.com
Nicole received a B.A in Rehabilitation Studies from the University of North Texas. She intends to pursue a master's degree in counseling. She has one year of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the center and classroom setting.
Ace Barte, B.A.
barte_a_teachmebec.com
Ace received a B.A. in Cognitive Science from the University of California- Irvine. He is currently pursuing a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. He has a year of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home and center setting.
Laurie Johanson, B.A.
johanson_l_teachmebec.com
Laurie received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Counseling and Mental Health with an emphasis in Play Therapy from Southen Methodist University. She has one year of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the classroom setting.
Katelyn Powell, B.S.
powell_k_teachmebec.com
Katie Powell received a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She has two years of experience working with individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home and classroom setting.
Assessments
Comprehensive Evaluations
Evaluations are completed to evaluate your child's current level of performance regarding behaviors, skill sets and speech and language. This is done through parent interviews, direct observations at home/school, direct interaction with the child, and a review of records.
Behavioral Assessment
Behavioral Assessments include identifying why the behavior is occurring (function) and where the behavior occurs most often (environment). This information provides us with the knowledge to prevent, treat and replace the problem behavior. Following the evaluation, a written report is provided detailing the results and formal recommendations.
Skill Set Assessments identify the individual's repertoire of skills including:
•ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP
•Instructional Cooperation
•Receptive and Expressive Language
•Social Skills
•Academic Skills
•Generalization of Skills
Speech Assessment
Speech Assessments analyze your child's communication skills through a comprehensive, individual, diagnostic battery. This includes parent interview, observations, standardized tests, and informal assessments. Following the evaluation, a written report is provided detailing the results, diagnosis and formal recommendations.
The speech assessment identifies the individual's repertoire of skills including:
•Speech
•Social/Pragmatics
•Feeding
•Auditory Processing
•Oral Motor
Counseling Assessment
Counseling Assessments analyze your child's current level of performance in order to establish goals and objectives for functional improvement. This evaluation includes parent interview, observations, and informal assessments. Following the evaluation, an individualized written rehabilitation plan is provided detailing the results of the assessment and a formal treatment plan.
The counseling assessment identifies concerns or limitations in an individual's repertoire of skills in the areas of:
•Physical
•Psychological
•Psychosocial
•Vocational/Life Skills
•Educational
•Recreational
•Economic
Behavior Therapy
Teach Me LLC provides intensive individual behavior therapy based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior (VB) to focus on areas of development including behavior, language, social, academic and self-help. Teach Me provides services within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities from birth to 11 years old*. Admission is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Prior to starting therapy, your child receives a comprehensive evaluation that assesses your child's skill set across the domains of behavior, language, social, academic and self-help. A written report including formal recommendations is provided. Your child is assigned a team of therapists and a Program Supervisor, who oversees your child's progress. Services are provided at your home and at Teach Me Therapy Center in a one-to-one ratio. Our hybrid program allows for treatment to occur in multiple environments. In order to provide a highly individualized program for your child, there is a minimum requirement of 7.5 hours of ABA therapy weekly consisting of three sessions over three separate days with at least one session at the center.
Services are provided Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm in three 2.5 hour sessions:
9:00 am to 11:30 am
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
In-Home
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Parents are considered a vital part of their child's therapy team. Your child's success is highly dependent on continuity across all environments which requires you to become familiar with your child's program in order to carry over lessons in your everyday life. Parents are required to attend and participate in parent overlaps. Parents receive two hours of direct training per month. Parent overlaps teach the parent management skills of how to continue to teach and generalize taught skills and how to identify skills to teach in the future. It occurs in the home, center, and community settings and involves intensive direction, skill teaching, and feedback.
Please feel free to download a Teach Me Brochure from the window on the left.
*Those individuals 12 years old or older are serviced through our Aspire Adolescent and Adult Center.
Speech Therapy
Speech services include comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, sensory, and pragmatics to provide individualized therapy in one-on-one settings to meet each child's needs. Licensed and certified speech language pathologists (SLP) and speech language pathologist assistants (SLP-Assistant) provide therapy for sensory integration dysfunction of the oral motor structures, feeding disorders, social pragmatic language disorders, articulation disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders and auditory processing disorders.
For those families also receiving ABA therapy at our center, co-treatment sessions are available in which both the ABA therapist and the SLP work together simultaneously on your child's goals. The SLP or SLP-assistant supplements your child's existing ABA program by directly working with your child as well as your child's ABA therapists in the areas of speech and language. Your speech therapist will work very closely with your Program Supervisor in designing treatment goals and teaching procedures.
Services are provided at Teach Me Therapy Center Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Therapy is provided in 1 hour sessions.
Social Thinking Groups
Teach Me LLC provides social thinking groups for children aged 4-8* years old that need additional help to develop social thinking skills. The purpose of this program is to offer opportunities to support children in socially navigating the world around them.
In order to start services, a social group screening is scheduled to determine goodness of fit. During the screening, your child is recorded participating in the social group activities for an hour. Then, the video is reviewed with you to determine admission into the program.
Social Group services are provided at Teach Me Therapy Center on Tuesday from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm and Thursday from 3:15 pm -5:15 pm.
*Those individuals older than this age range are serviced through our Aspire Adolescent and Adult Center.
Free Family Fun Day!
You've got talent . . . come learn new skills or show off your creative side. This is our way to give back to the incredible families in the community impacted by Autism Specturm Disorders and related disabilities.
Who is invited? Anyone in the special needs community. No need for you to be a part of our services, all kids and families are invited!!
Teach Me Talent is held the first Saturday every month from 10:00-11:00. Upcoming dates are:
Bring your family, invite a friend, meet new people and move to the music as we celebrate creative talent!
Please click HERE to RSVP.
Please feel free to download a Teach Me Talent flyer from the window on the left.
Summer Camps
Coming soon!
We will be making announcements for the 2012 summer camps soon. Please check back regularly. Camp descriptions and dates will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.
TEACH ME ACADEMY
Feel free to download:
TM.ClientCalendar.2012.pdf
2012 Calendar
TM.Brochure.pdf
Teach Me Brochure
TeachMeTalent.pdf
Teach Me Talent Flyer
Feel free to download a copy of our calendar and schedule:
Teach Me Academy Calendar
Teach Me Academy Schedule
TeachMeAcademy.Calendar2012.pdf
TeachMeAcademy.Calendar.Description2012.pdf
We are redefining what it means to teach students with Autism!
As a team we have always been dedicated to teaching students how to learn and facilitating a student's ability to understand concepts. We aim to go beyond mastering tasks on paper or developing a rote set of skills and instead deliver instruction in a motivating, dynamic, and generalizable environment.
We are excited to announce that we offer students with Autism and other developmental disabilities a unique learning experience. We are currently enrolling candidates who are ready to take the next step in learning to a classroom setting.
TeachMeAcademy.MorningSchedule.pdf
TeachMeAcademy.AfternoonSchedule.pdf
Click here to meet our Teach Me Academy Instructors!
Teach Me Workshops
We provide workshops as a free service to our Teach Me families. Trainings #2 and #3 are open to the public for a fee of $25.00 each or $40.00 for both. This fee helps support FEAT-NT and NAA-NT. Each training is held at Teach Me Therapy Center for 2 hours on a quarterly basis. Please RSVP to attend. Our current trainings include:
(Training #1)
Maximizing Your In Home Program
Presented By: MariAnn Gattelaro, MS, CRC
This training is only open to current Teach Me Families. The first training session gives an overview of the basics of ABA therapy from a parent perspective. It teaches you how to maximize and supplement your child's therapy easily within your busy schedule. Descriptions and examples of various therapeutic methods are provided that can be incorporated within your daily lives. This training also includes a roundtable discussion of personal situations that may benefit from the feedback of the facilitator and other parents in similar situations.
Upcoming Training #1 Dates:
Wednesday, 02.08.12
6:00-8:00
Monday, 03.05.12
11:30-1:00
Thursday, 04.05.12
9:30-11:00
Click HERE to register for Training #1.
(Training #2)
How to Motivate Your Child: ABA Principles of Reinforcement & Motivation
Presented By: Tashenna Gillmore, BA
We believe these trainings will provide Teach Me families with valuable information. We invite new comers and veteran parents to attend. Understanding how to motivate your child is an essential component to teaching new skills or decreasing problem behavior. You will learn the power of reinforcement and why ABA works.
Upcoming Training #2 Dates:
Wednesday, 02.15.12
(Training #3)
Can you hear me now? Barriers to Language and Communication
Presented By: Regina Crone, PhD, BCBA-D
To a child who can not easily communicate, language can often be challenging to teach. This presentation focuses on strategies for building an effective, meaningful communication repertoire. Topics reviewed are making language meaningful, decreasing echolalia in requesting, increasing requesting and using sign language.
Upcoming Training #3 Dates:
Tuesday, 03.06.12
Click HERE to register for Training #2 and/or #3.
Once participants have completed all three trainings within the series, we are giving each family a free book: The Verbal Behavior Approach by Mary Barbera & Tracy Rasmussen. So plan to attend all three trainings. We look forward to seeing you!
Please check back soon for future dates of upcoming workshops for the remainder of 2012.
Other Workshops
We provide workshops to help further educate the community and organizations such as non-profits, churches, universities and family support groups. Our upcoming community workshops are listed below:
3rd Annual FEAT-NT: "Teaching Does Make a Difference" Autism Conference
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
February 27, 28, & 29, 2012
www.dfwautismconference.com
Addressing Social, Flexible Thinking and Executive Functioning Skills in Children with Autism
Presented by Jennifer Keese, M.Ed., BCBA
