• 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 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
• Travels to the Okanagan and Interior BC to work with clients in need of home ABA programs or functional assessments for problem behaviors
• Travels out of province or country (and works with our Program Manager in the U.K.) to work with families and children who are in need of home ABA programs or functional assessments for problem behaviors
  

Program Manager in the Delta, Surrey, Langley, Aldergrove, Abbotsford, & Chilliwack Areas:

• Kim Darling
• Has worked with Michele Anderson as a Program Manager for over 4 years
• Has her certificate as a special education teaching assistant (in Ontario)
• 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

Program Manager 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 4 years experience working with ABA in home programs
• Over 3 years experience working with ABC
• Trained in ABA and Verbal Behavior by our Director
• Working towards her BCaBA certification (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst)

For Families in the U.K. - ABC now has a Program Manager available in the Hampshire/Surrey Border area:

Our UK Program Manager:  Introducing Kate Kape

Kate Kape

• Is a student at Cardiff University (Medical School - Welsh Centre for Learning Disabilities) who is presently working towards her BCBA and is supervised by Michele L. Anderson, BCBA long distance.
• Kate has 8 years of experience in the field of autism and learning disabilities
• She holds a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (Cardiff) and a Post Graduate Diploma in ABA - Positive Approaches to Challenging Behavior - and is just completing her M.Sc.
• Kate has completed all the requirements for her BCaBA Certification (and will be writing the exam in the Winter/Spring of 2011)
• Kate presently works with children and families with autism in the U.K. under the supervision of Michele L. Anderson
  
• Kate lives in Hampshire/Surrey Borders
• To get more information about our U.K. Program (including a hand-out of services and prices): 
• Contact Kate Kape:  
• Telephone:  01256 397985
• Mobile:  07930 355641
• Email:  andersonbehaviorconsulting@gmail.com