Behavior Analysts, Inc.

Biannual Newsletter

August 2009

The first half of 2009 has brought many new and exciting changes for us at Behavior Analysts, Inc. We have expanded our clinic services, forged new partnerships and enhanced our website. Dr. Partington has been published in magazines, interviewed for articles and worked with Heroes of Hope to produce a corporate documentary. Read all about this exciting news and more below!

Conferences and Corporate Events Calendar-

Autism One Canada- October 30-November 1 in Toronto, Canada DAN! Conference- October 8-12 in Dallas, TX NAA Conference- November 12-15 in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Dr. Partington will be visiting the following areas throughout the 2009-2010 year. If you are a school, agency or family in need of assistance and want to schedule an appointment, please contact Autumn Bailey at bailey@behavioranalysts.com or 925-262-8523.

Hong Kong – October 2009 and March 2010
Hawaii- September and December 2009, March and May 2010
New York- November 2009, March and July 2010

Check our website frequently, as we routinely update our workshop calendar.

Heroes of Hope

Behavior Analysts, Inc. has collaborated with Heroes of Hope (www.heroesofhopetv.com) to produce a corporate demo hosted by Mr. Hugh Downs. The demo is airing on PBS stations across the United States and will be aired on CNBC. The scheduled air time on CNBC is Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:38 PM Eastern, 10:38 PM Central, 9:38 PM Mountain and 8:38 PM Pacific Time. Please note that the airing time may be slightly earlier or later than the scheduled time. It will also be syndicated through Voice of America around the world.

Articles/Interviews

Dr. Partington was featured in the April Issue of The Autism File Magazine. www.autismfile.com

Dr. Partington is featured in the summer issue of Hear Our Voices magazine. www.hearourvoicesmagazine.com

Listen to an interview with Dr. Partington by FAIR Autism Media at www.autismmedia.org

New Partnerships

Autism Concepts Incorporated specializes in language and communication, play skills and social skills using research based interventions. They utilize the principals and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a focus on Verbal Behavior. Autism Concepts, Inc. has three clinic locations in Kansas, Okalahoma and Texas. They also set up in-home ABA programs. Autism Concepts has developed the ABLLS™-R Data & Task Organizer Kit. This fabulous kit is designed as a curriculum guide that enables BCBA’s, teachers, tutors, and parents to set up lesson plans for children quickly and teach the ABLLS™-R objectives and skills in a fast paced teaching environment. Dr. Partington and Behavior Analysts, Inc. are pleased to endorse this product for use in enhancing the programming for children everywhere! Please visit our website www.behavioranalysts.com for more information on these products.

Maximum Potential is committed to providing the highest quality of support for children with Autism, their schools and families. They have developed ABA training courses with the assistance of Coby and Janet Lund, PhD, BCBA-D. The courses enable parents and schools to train all members of its staff including special education teachers, para-professionals, general education teachers and support staff on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. The program allows administrators to keep their staff in the classroom and not have to budget for seminars, qualified substitutes and travel expenses. Dr. Partington and Behavior Analysts, Inc. value these products and endorse their use as part of delivering effective training and program development strategies for families and schools. For more information, visit www.maximumpotentialkids.com

TriWest Healthcare Alliance has recently approved Behavior Analysts, Inc. for both their Echo and Autism Demonstration Programs for children with Autism and their families. Behavior Analysts, Inc. staff is approved to assist in evaluation, program management and direct service to children of military personnel in need. If you are a military family in need of services or know a family in need, we can help! Contact Autumn Bailey for more details at bailey@behavioranalysts.com or 925-262-8523.

Congratulations are in Order!

Maryanne Budetti has worked with Behavior Analysts, Inc. as both a consultant and WebABLLS support team member. Maryanne has recently completed her BCBA certification! Maryanne aspires to help schools in the Bay Area of Northern California. Congratulations Maryanne!

Best wishes to our consultant newlyweds! Congratulations to Nissa Intarachote and Holli Henningsen for their recent plunge into marital bliss! Both Nissa and Holli were married this summer. Congratulations Ladies!

New baby wishes go out to Autumn Bailey and her family on their recent addition. Their second daughter was born May 28, 2009! Congratulations to the Bailey’s.

Welcome Additions to our Growing Staff!

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new staff.

Christy Cameron is our new Instructor at the STARS Clinic. Christy comes to Behavior Analysts from Jackson, Mississippi with tremendous experience in delivering instructional services to children with Autism. She is currently taking courses to receive her BCABA. Christy begins employment with us in August 2009.

Meredith White is our newest consultant and comes to us from Florida State University in Panama City where she studied under Dr. Al Murphy, BCBA-D. Meredith is experienced in classroom management, program development and direct 1:1 service delivery. We are pleased to have her join our team in September, 2009.