Jennie Myhra, M.A. B.C.BA Jennie is a credentialed special education teacher with a Masters Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism from
San Diego
State
University. She is also Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has 8 years experience in working with children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD). Previously to her employment with AIM, Jennie taught in the San Diego Unified School District for three years. She currently supervises student teachers in the special education credential program at San Diego State University. Jennie has extensive experience in providing ans supervising behavioral treatment programs for infants/toddlers and young children in intensive ABA programs. Jennie provides intensive parent training and consultation services for families with individuals diagnosed with ASD and DD.
Brandy D. Macy, Psy.D., PSY 20536 Dr. Macy is a licensed, clinical psychologist. She began working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD) during her undergraduate studies in 1998. In 2004, Dr. Macy graduated with her doctorate from the Child and Family Track program at the California School of Professional Psychology. In addition to her work with children with (ASD) and (DD), Dr. Macy has experience working with children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), learning disabilities, depression, anxiety as well as other presenting problems. Dr. Macy provides individual, group, couple and family psychotherapy as well as psychodiagnostic, psychoeducational and learning disability assessments. Dr. Macy has extensive experience in providing and supervising behavioral treatment programs for infants/toddlers and young children in intensive ABA programs. She also facilitates and supervises social skills groups, parent training and behavioral consultation services.
Supervisors:
Kelly Baier, Psy.D., PSY 22425 Kelly is a licensed, clinical psychologist who has specialized in working with children with developmental disabilities and their families. She has experience developing, supervising and running socialization groups, parents support groups, and psychological assessments. Dr. Baier works with children and their families in a therapeutic setting as well providing individual, couples, and family therapy. Dr. Baier currently provides numerous in-home services including parent training and behavioral modification, in which she speaks on at community-wide trainings.
Jacqueline Bowman, B.A., Jacqueline has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is currently in the process of obtaining her BCaBA and is planning on attending graduate school in the Fall of 2010. She has worked with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) in various settings for the past seven years, specifically in the home setting for the past two and a half years. She has worked with various ranges of functioning as well as ages ranging from infancy to early adulthood. She assists with staff development and training in intensive behavioral treatment programs for young children, and adolescents in intensive ABA programs. She also provides behavior consultations and training to parents of children with ASD. Jacqueline also implements and facilitates social skills groups for children with ASD and DD.
Nevin Bradley, B.A., Nevin began with AIM in May 2005. She began as a behavioral tutor and worked her way up to her current position as a behavior specialist. Nevin graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has worked with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) for the past four years. Nevin has worked with a wide range of functioning and age range of children with ASD and DD. She assists with staff development and training in intensive behavioral treatment programs for infants/toddlers and young children in intensive ABA programs. Nevin also has experience implementing and facilitating social skills groups for children with ASD and DD.
Mariam El-Kalay, M.Ed., BCBA, Mariam received a B.S. in Cognitive Science from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and a Master's in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Washington. Mariam is is currently licensed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The genesis of her intense interest in Autism happened during her undergraduate studies. From then on Mariam became committed to finding where and how she could most influence and impact the lives of children with ASD. In September 2006, Mariam worked as a behavior therapist providing in-home educational and behavioral instruction to children with autism. During her graduate studies, Mariam worked with several school districts developing and implementing home and school based educational programs. Mariam supervises in-home ABA programs for infants and young children with Autism as well as provides parent consultation services.
Melanie Mendoza, B.A., Melanie is currently enrolled in a School Psychology graduate program to receive her M.A. in the Spring of 2010. She has worked with children with ASD and DD for nearly two years. She supervises tutors in intensive home ABA programs for infants and young children. Additionally, she provides behavior consultation to parents with children with ASD and other disabilities, ranging from 4-19 years old, implementing techniques within behavior modification and systematic desensitization.
Tiffani Miller B.A., Tiffani has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is a currently enrolled in the master program for Clincal Psychology. She has extensive experience working with children in both the school and home settings. She has 10 years experience working with children of varying ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Developmental Disabilities (DD). Tiffani provides parent training and consultation for families of individuals diagnosed with ASD and DD. She assists with staff development and training in intensive behavioral treatment programs individuals in intensive ABA programs.
Amy Jane Hayden Oleson, Psy.D., Amy has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is working to complete licensure. Dr. Oleson has focused her advances training in clinical psychology in the area of working with children and adolescents. She has experience in various settings including community counseling centers, residential treatment centers, and working in-home with clients. Dr. Oleson has worked with AIM for approximately two years, she has experience working hands on with children on the spectrum and implementing ABA programs. Dr. Oleson is currently focused on doing behavioral assessments and behavioral consultations for families with children on the spectrum. Amy also has a special interest in working with children and animals, specifically horses and Equine Assisted Learning.
Melissa Pinn, M.A., Melissa is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Masters degree in clinical psychology. She has over eight years if experience in working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD). She has extensive experience providing direct intervention and supervision of intensive ABA programs with infants and young children in the home and in school settings. Melissa has focused on working with children who require specific instruction in areas of social skills training.
Sarah Sandauer, M.S., B.C.BA, Sarah received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Education Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. She received her Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University in Boston, and is currently licensed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. While completing her graduate program, Sarah worked at The New England Center for Children, a residential school located outside of Boston, MA and gained experience in research, direct therapy, case management, various asessment/treatment designs, and IEP goal development for children who exhibit a challenging behavioral repertoire. Professional experience in California as a behavior analyst includes supervision includes supervision of intensive in-home ABA programs which provides direct therapy and parent consultation services to toddlers and young children with Autism and other disabilities.
Kate Smith, B.A., Kate has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is a credentialed special education teacher and general education teacher. She has extensive experience working with children in both the school and home settings. She has nine years experience working with children of varying ages, and three years experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Developmental Disabilities (DD). Kate provides parent training and consultation for families of individuals diagnosed with ASD and DD. She assists with staff development and training in intensive behavioral treatment programs for infants/toddlers and young children in intensive ABA programs.
Pamela Tobias, B.A., Pamela has her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and has been workin for AIM since August 2005. She is pursuing a license in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and is transitioning to an MFT intern. Although, Pamela has extensive training and knowledge of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, she also has a diverse background working with children diagnosed with other developmental disabilities (DD) and their families, including: Rett's Disorder, Fragile X Disorder, Epilepsy, Down's syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Cerebral Palsy; as well as mental retardation due to complications at birth. Pamela is also experienced in providing behavioral services to children from ages 2 to 18 years old and adults ranging from 21 to 40 years old. In addition to her work providing behavioral services to children with DD and their families, Pamela has facilitated numerous social skills groups for children and is currently co-facilitating a social skills group catered to young adults diagnosed with Asperger's ad high functioning Autism.
Tina Torge, B.A., Tina has a Bachelor's degree in Human Services. She has worked with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) for six years. She assists in staff development and training in intensive behavioral treatments in infants and young children in intensive ABA programs. She also provides parent training and behavior consultation to families with children with ASD and Developmental Disabilities.
ABA Trainers:
Ashley Adams, B.A. Ashley has a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Human Development and is currently in the process of obtaining her BCaBA. She has five years experience working children of varying ages ranging from infants to adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Disabilities (DD), and Communicative Disorders in school, home, and clinical settings. Ashley provides parent training and consultation to families with individuals diagnosed with ASD and DD. She also assists in staff development for in-home intensive ABA services.
Kirstin Kirkutis, B.S. Kirstin has a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and is currently in the process of obtaining her Masters in Autism and BCBA. She is a credentialed teacher and has eight years experience working with children of varying ages ranging from adolescents to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) in school and home settings. Kirstin provides parent training and consultation to families with individuals diagnosed with ASD and DD. She also assists in staff development for in-home intensive ABA services
