ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis

• Assistance to parents to develop and implement home programs
• Training for families, volunteers and school personnel

Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Support Group

• Ongoing meetings

Behavior consultation

• Functional behavior assessments
• Development of intervention strategies
• Training for parents and professionals
• Educational programming and development and IEP support
• Daily living skill training (toileting, eating new foods, hand washing, etc.)
• Assistance with sensory over-stimulation and challenges

Counseling

• Individual sessions with experienced professional (master's level social worker)

Family Support Group

• Speakers, training and networking
• Monthly meetings

Girls Only Group

• Social group for middle school and teen girls

P.L.A.Y. Project - Greenspan/Floortime Approach

• Training for families, volunteers and school personnel
• Individual therapy

Recreation Services

• Broad range of activities including art, fitness, leisure skills and hobbies
• Access to community recreation programs

Sibling Support

• SuperSibs Program - 1:1 support for siblings with college student volunteer
• SibShops - Saturday workshops

Social Skills Enhancement

• Classes for school-age children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Social coaching for teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teen Group

• Recreation and Social Club

Community Training and Autism Awareness Programs

• Center staff are available to conduct trainings for schools, churches, community services personnel and others on request

Parent Mentor Program

• Link to parents who will offer support and direction

Resource Directory

• Complete directory of resources, websites, support groups and professionals who have interest and expertise in autism

Resource Library

• Available to families, professionals and students
• Printed and video materials on topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities

Toy Lending Library

• Available to families and professionals
• Specially adapted and educational toys suited for children with special needs

Dan Ryan, MA
Director

Kristin Weir, MA, BCBA (National Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Behavior Consultant

Jane Schmidt, OTR
Diane Stacker, OTR
Wendi Buckley, OTR
Building Blocks P.L.A.Y. Project Therapists

Leanne Suarez
Resource Specialist/Parent Liaison (hablemos Espanol)