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Skilled Independent Therapists
Recruiting ABA Therapists |
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Needing to find your own ABA therapist to work with your child may seem overwhelming. Fortunately, it’s likely to not be as difficult as you may think. With local Austin graduate programs in ABA & autism at UT and Texas State there are an abundance of students waiting to be recruited to work as a behavior therapist. Because ACE does not provide therapists we wanted to provide you with some information that may assist you in finding staff of your own. Attached here you will find a handout with tips and suggestions on the “who”, “what”, & “where” of recruiting ABA therapists and an interview form to assist you in finding the right person for your child. Trained & Experienced TherapistsACE has had the opportunity to work collaboratively and establish a professional rapport with various independent therapists in the local Austin community. Therapists working on programs supervised by an ACE consultant receive initial and ongoing training to ensure effective and consistent program implementation. Lead therapists are individuals who have had several years of hands on experience and training within the field of ABA and are able to effectively work with a variety skill levels. The following therapists have proven to be effective members on ACE’s programs. We highly recommend you consider them for your child’s therapy team. Independent Therapists
Lauren is pursuing her Master's in Special Education with concentration in Autism/ABA at Texas State University. Upon completion of her Masters, she will sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Exam. Lauren received her Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology with Honors from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2006. She began working with children on the autism spectrum in 2005, during her last year of undergraduate work. After graduating she moved to Austin and has been working as a behavioral therapist for children on the autism spectrum since 2006. Her experience includes home, school, & center based programs.
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Korie is currently pursuing her Master's in Special Education with concentration in autism/ABA at Texas State University. Upon completion of her Masters, she will sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Exam. Upon receiving her Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2005, Korie immediately began working with children on the autism spectrum. Her experiences include working as a trained behavioral therapist in a home setting, at a center based program, school shadowing, and working within a school district as an ABA trained aide.
Amanda plans to pursue her Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling at St. Edward's University. She received her Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005. Starting her experience within the field of autism and applied behavior analysis in 2006, Amanda has had the opportunity to work in home, school, and center based intervention programs.
In 2007 Desiree graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Edwards University in Austin, TX. Shortly after receiving her degree she began working one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum. Desiree has had the opportunity to work with children across various skill levels. In addition to working in the home setting she has gained experience working in center based programs as well as providing school shadowing support. |
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