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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the scientific study of behavior that uses positive reinforcement to help clients learn. The goals of ABA include increasing adaptive behaviors, such as communication, independence, and social interactions, and decreasing interfering behaviors, such as aggression and eloping (wandering or running away).
Diagnostic Evaluations
We offer Diagnostic Evaluation services throughout the Northeastern United States. Each of our expert Clinical Psychologists can support evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Evaluations for other clinical presentations are also offered at our Psychological Assessment Center in Warwick, RI and our Bedford, NH center.
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy supports an individual in communicating in a more functional way by improving verbal, nonverbal, and social communication skills. In addition to individual sessions, clients may join language groups with their peers at the center to address communication and interaction in a group setting. These groups provide valuable opportunities for children to practice and improve social communication skills in a supportive and structured environment!
Occupational Therapy
The term occupation refers to activities that occupy your time. For kids, the most important areas of occupation include play, school, and activities of daily living (dressing, eating, bathing). Occupational therapy sessions are individualized based on the learner’s needs but commonly focus on fine motor skills, visual motor skills, motor coordination, motor planning, and sensory processing to help your child participate in everyday life.
Find your passion at Autism Care Partners
Are you ready to make a life-changing difference in the lives of children?
If so, Autism Care Partners is the perfect place for you!
Whether you have experience as a Behavior Technician, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist or are interested in pursuing a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we warmly encourage you to consider joining our team.
Contact our Recruiting team at Recruiting@AutismCarePartners.com to learn about available opportunities!
Meet team St. Albans
Josephine Maskell
Senior Family Liaison
Meet Josephine Maskell, Senior Family Liaison for the St. Albans Center! Josephine was originally from Malaysia. She finished high school and college in Vermont, and decided to call Fairfax, VT her home. Josephine has been working in office management since 1988. Josephine has first-hand experience living with her child, who was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 5.
Melyssa Sweet, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Sweet is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Vermont and a nationally certified school Psychologist. In 2021, she earned her Psy.D. in School Psychology from The State University of New York at Albany with a focus in children and families, psychological assessment, and learning. Dr. Sweet joined Autism Care Partners in the spring of 2024, where she specializes in the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Jeremy Bushey, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jeremy earned his master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in 2018. He has experience working with school-aged students with a variety of communication needs. He values building strong and meaningful relationships with learners and their families. He believes in using child-led, play-based therapy approaches to support learners’ language and communication skills.
Shelbi Dufrane, MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Shelbi is a licensed and board-certified Occupational Therapist. She graduated from Clarkson University with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in Potsdam, NY. Shelbi has previous experience in pediatrics, working on a multidisciplinary team to assess clients for diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. She also provided outpatient services to children who have received a diagnosis within the clinic, addressing various sensory and fine motor needs. Her passion for putting the “fun” in “functional” is the driving force behind her play-based approach to interventions. Shelbi strives to be innovative and provide services that are highly individualized- tailored specifically to each client’s areas for growth and interests.
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Build a brighter tomorrow
Let’s come together to create a brighter future for our little ones and make a life-changing impact for children and families at Autism Care Partners. At ACP, we offer a comprehensive range of services all in one place, including ABA Therapy, Diagnostic Evaluations, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.
*Please note that services vary by location.
