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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 TrainingOur 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 SupervisionWe 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 ConsultationWe 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 ProgramsTo 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 ServicesWe provide in-home services and support to individuals with autism and their families to include:

• Behavioral consultation and trainingv 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 EvaluationsFor 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 EvaluationsWe offer diagnostic evaluations administered by qualified professionals that include:

• Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule• Cognitive Testing• Psychiatric Screening• Adaptive Behavior Functioning

For additional information, including scheduling and fees, please contact us at:

AndersonConsulting@ACenterforAutism.org

Anderson Center for Autism4885 Route 9, PO Box 367

Staatsburg, NY 12580-0367845.889.9616 (p) ~ 845.889.9496 (f)

www.AndersonCenterforAutism.org

How our ServiceS are Helping clientS

“The assistance that we receive from Anderson Autism Center has certainly helped our faculty to provide a high quality of education for our students who are on the Autism spectrum. The professional services have improved our ability to keep students with Autism in district classes and to help those students succeed academically and socially among their peers.” Frank Mulhern, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Beacon City School District

“My son looks forward every week for to arrive. Someone who talks to him and really listens to what he has to say and cares.” Beth S., Parent

“Training was extremely helpful and relevant to our school. Trainers were very realistic to the challenges faced in schools and spoke to the obstacles that professionals encounter in an academic environment. Wonderful workshop!” Tanya Rinehart, School Psychologist, Cornwall Central Schools

Uniquely Qualified Offering Behavioral and

Educational Consultation

and Training

Consulting Services

Our Consultation TeamOur professional team is highly trained in the field of Autism and related Developmental Disabilities and includes:

• Behavior Specialists/Analysts• Speech Language Pathologists and

Therapists• Occupational Therapists• Masters Level Special Educators

Anderson Center Consulting Services (ACCS) provides consultation, support and training to

individuals, families, school districts, and community agencies affected by Autism

Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or related developmental disabilities.

Our program empowers all who surround, teach and live with individuals on the spectrum by providing effective education, training and treatment within the framework of Applied

Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods.

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