EVALUATION SERVICES:
I provide evaluation and assessment services to adolescents and adults who may be experiencing difficulties in academics or in their lives because of Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Conditions or other differences in brain development, organization, and functioning..
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SERVICES
I am a certified Cognitive Behavior Therapist in the Connecticut Acquired Brain Injury Waiver program. I provide direct services to people with acquired brain injury and their families and friends in addition to providing consultation and support to the person's rehabilitation team.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES
I provide services as a Qualified Behavioral Provider with the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Services include development of Positive Behavior Support behavior plans, staff training, and supports to families and natural supports of people with developmental disabilities.
AUTISM SERVICES
I am a Qualified Autism Services Provider with the Department of Social Services Autism Waiver program. Services include development of Positive Behavior Support Plans, support staff training, and supports to families and other natural supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I also use the Safe And Sound Protocol (SSP) with clients with ASD. The SSP was originally designed as an intervention for children with ASD.
BIRKMAN METHOD
The Birkman Method is a personality-based assessment and coaching tool based on the Five Factor Model of Personality. The Birkman Method assessment gives people insight into the ways that their personality characteristics affect their daily decision making. The Birkman Method helps people to identify their authentic needs and to develop effective strategies to meet those needs.
SAFE AND SOUND PROTOCOL
The Safe And Sound Protocol (SSP) is an acoustic intervention based in Polyvagal Theory, The SSP is designed to reduce the unhelpful sensory reactivities that can often be present in people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or with a history of adverse or traumatic life experiences.