- At Anderson Behavior Consulting we believe in using Best Practices for children with autism.
- Our behavior consultant is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) who is fully trained in ABA and verbal behavior.
- Our programming is scientifically driven using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Our approach is based on the Verbal Behavior Protocol.
- We use the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills - Revised Edition (ABLLS-R) (Partington, 2006).
- All our Behavior Consultants and Program Managers are completely trained (by our Director) in:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) & The Verbal Behavior Protocol, as well as...
- Behavioral observation techniques, Data collection, & Functional Assessments/Analysis.
- We believe that Parents make the best teachers for their children with autism.
- We coach and train parents in behavioral programming until they are confident in ABA techniques.
- We give the power back to the family!!
Our philosophy:
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Since we have a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) as our Director, we are fully committed to scientifcally proven methods using applied behavior analysis (ABA), that rely heavily on data collection and analysis.
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Your childs individualized early intervention program will rely on thorough data keeping in order to track learning and enhance smooth transition of programming as your child progresses through the ABLLS-R programming.
Our Clinical Director:
- Michele L. Anderson, M.A., BCBA
- A Registered Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Trained in Advanced Verbal Behavior in a Consultant workshop by Dr. Vince Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA
- Trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through Southern Illinois University
- Trained in Autism and Special Education at the University of British Columbia
- Trained in Psychology and ABA at the University of Manitoba
- Over 12 years of experience in the field of Autism, ABA & early intervention programs
Program Manager in the Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby Areas (PRESENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE AS OF MAY 28, 2009):
- Jill Jordan, B.A.
- Trained in psychology and early childhood development at the University of Victoria
- Has her Life Skills Counseling Diploma from Rhodes Counseling College in Vancouver, BC
- Trained in ABA/Verbal Behavior and Autism by our Director
- Over 3 years of experience in the field of Autism and ABA
- Over 5 years of experience working with children with special needs
Program Manager in the Delta, Surrey, Langley Areas:
- Kim Darling
- Has her certificate as a special education teaching assistant
- Over 12 years experience working with children with autism in ABA programs
- Worked as an educational assistant with children with autism
- Worked as a Sr. BI in ABA/Verbal Behavior programs for 3 years
- Trained in ABA and Verbal Behavior by our Director
Junior Program Manager and Senior Behavior Interventionist for the Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and White Rock Areas:
- Maggie Cheng, B.A.
- B.A. with a focus on speech and language
- Speaks and understands both Mandarin and Cantoneese
- More than 2 years experience working with ABA in home programs
- Over 2 years experience working with ABC
- Trained in ABA and Verbal Behavior by our Director
