My Approach
My work as a behavior and developmental specialist began over 35 years ago and has always been a passion. It has taken me from teaching children and caregivers in large early intervention classrooms, to working one-on-one with children, families and school staff. I have managed large and small programs with multiple clinicians and therapists, and for the past 25 years I taught courses for future special educators in a leading university-level program.
I have a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and an M.A. in Special Education, but the most important factor in honing my expertise has always been the relationships I forge with families and their children and what they have taught me. Partnering with families as a solo practitioner allows me to prioritize those relationships and concentrate on your child's particular needs.
Although “social” and behavior is not always easy, my therapy uses evidence-based practices to increase self-awareness and social outcomes while having fun! I focus on the current literature including Developmentally Appropriate Practice (http://www.naeyc.org/DAP), Michelle Garcia Winner’s I-LAUGH and We Thinkers Curriculum (www.socialthinking.com), with a small bit of ABA literature. I am just a phone call or email away if you have any questions about the program.
I love to work with families and their kids to solve problems. I have a large repertoire of experience and expertise and can support you with a wide range of concerns. Sometimes I do this in your home, other times at your child's preschool or school setting. Therapy for every family looks different and is need dependent. Generally I meet with you and your child and develop a plan for our ongoing work. At times the work may be quick - attendance at a meeting, or a home visit to implement a schedule. At other times the work is more involved and we may meet for an extended period of time while I work with your child and share information with you and/or your child's teacher(s).
