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SERVICES IN
THE U.K.
Case Management: We provide case supervision and training to staff that
parents recruit. These services include programme development, evaluation and
refinement. Our Supervisor meets with parents and staff for fortnightly team
meetings and works directly with therapists for a total of 8-12 hours per month.
During meetings questions are addressed regarding teaching and general behaviours.
These meetings should include tutors,
supervisor, parents and child and consists of discussions concerning
treatment progress, brainstorming, programme evaluation and refinement, and
continued training for the treatment team including parents.
A portion of the session includes an observation of current programmes
and direct feedback to the treatment team.
This is an
essential part of treatment for every child.
Trained Therapists:
In some locations we are able to provide a
limited number of direct therapy hours weekly provided by a trained staff member
of Autism Partnership. This is especially recommended during the first six
months of a child's therapy programme. Please contact us regarding
availability of staff.
Training Workshops: Our staff conduct on-site training workshops for
families, therapists and teachers throughout the U.K. and in
other countries. These workshops are designed to provide you with the necessary
skills to implement a behavioural treatment programme for your child. It is
recommended that you videotape the workshop for later reference. Training
includes an overview of autism, principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis, a
description of the treatment programme for autistic children, a review of research
findings, and demonstration of teaching with your child. The emphasis of the
workshops, however, is to provide participants with practical experience so
that at the conclusion you will be able to understand and use the treatment
techniques successfully with your child. During the workshop, each person will
have numerous opportunities to practice implementing the teaching programmes under
the kind, but watchful, eye of an expert and receive feedback to improve their
skills. We will carefully assess the strengths and weaknesses of your child and
leave you with a detailed curriculum to follow over the ensuing months. We will
be available by phone or email to answer questions and give guidance as your child
progresses in treatment. We will return for ongoing followup as mutually agreed.
In order to get the maximum benefit from the workshop, you will want to first
assemble your treatment team. You should invite school personnel and coordinate
the workshop to fit their schedule as well as the other therapists. We recommend
a three day workshop for one child. If there is more than one child to be
served, or other special needs, additional days may be necessary.
THE
U.K. STAFF
Stacey [Brown] Nicholson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Care. She spent
2 years working within a group home for children with Autism and Epilepsy,
before becoming part of a school based programme for a further year. Stacey has
been working in the field of Applied Behavioural Analysis since 1997 and
receives direct supervision from Dr.John McEachin during his regular visits to
the U.K. Stacey is currently providing services to families, tutors and schools
in both England and Wales.
Louise Gaitskell
has been working with autistic children implementing Applied
Behavioural Analysis since 1998. During this time has recieved direct
supervision from Autism Partnership consultants including both Dr Leaf and Dr
McEachin. She has worked in both England and Australia and has recently
completed an eleven month internship at Autism Partnership's main office in Seal
Beach. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (with honours) majoring in
psychology, and is currently undertaking a masters in Applied Behavioural
Analysis. Ms. Gaitskell serves as a Programme Supervisor in England to both
home and school based programmes
Daniel Horan has worked with children & adults with autism since 1994. From 1998 he has worked in the field of ABA with children & families in London & the south of England. Daniel has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, from Birkbeck College (University of London). He has received post-graduate training in family therapy
and recently completed an 11 month internship at Autism Partnership's
California clinic. Daniel provides home and school program supervision in and around London.
Julia Peacock is the Site Director for Autism Partnership,
U.K. Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and
Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine. She has been
working with children with autism in the field of Applied Behaviour
Analysis since 1995. Julia provides supervision and consultation to
families and schools in the UK, and Southeast Asia. She is
currently undertaking a Masters degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Roxanna Reekie is a graduate of Liverpool university and has been working with children with autism in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 1997. She currently serves as a
Programme Supervisor providing services to families, tutors and school personnel in England and Wales where she works under the supervision of Dr John McEachin.
Donna Strohm has a BA Honours degree in
Interdisciplinary Human Studies from Bradford University and is
currently studying for a Masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She has
been working in the field of autism and ABA since 1999. Donna recently
completed a 15-month internship at the Autism Partnership Clinic in Seal Beach,
California, under the direction of Dr. McEachin and Dr. Leaf. Donna serves as a supervisor working in and
around London.
Elizabeth Thompson is a
graduate of Nottingham Trent University with a B.A. Honours degree in
Social Sciences (recognised by BPS). She has been working with children
with autism in the field of ABA since 1998. Elizabeth completed an
18-month internship at the Autism Partnership Clinic in Seal Beach
California in 2004. She currently serves as a Programme Supervisor in
the Manchester area and is completing a Masters degree in Applied
Behaviour Analysis.
The U.K. Program Supervisors return to Autism Partnership's California office
periodically
for updated training. They are also in regular
contact by phone and email with the U.S. clinic to receive any needed
assistance. During their time in the U.S., they receive extensive training in
curriculum development, implementing and maintaining behavioural programs,
guiding parents, and training and supervision of staff. To maintain the highest
quality of service to children in the U.K., a senior clinician from the U.S.
clinic visits the U.K. four times per year to provide ongoing support
to the U.K. Program Supervisors and to consult to the parents and teams
working with individual clients of Autism Partnership.
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