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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.
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UniqUely qUalified To Help THose in need
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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