




Kids Communicating, Inc. speechpathjen@verizon.net 301-644-3385 Office Address: 129 E. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13 Buckeystown, MD 21717 Private Practice Speech Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children on the Autism Spectrum utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with an emphasis on B.F. Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior. In addition, Consultant for In-Home ABA program, which includes training parents and therapists, goal development and regular "team" meetings to update program and continue training. Early Intervention (ages 2-5) ABA groups held at the office location Tuesdays and Thursdays either 9-11:30 or 1-3:30. Staff trained in Verbal Behavior teaching procedures. Each child has individual program book, materials and desk area for intensive teaching. 4:3 student to staff ratio. Rotation between dyads in the natural environment to work on social skills and 1:1 teaching on individualized goals. Onsight supervision of staff teaching and children's programs overseen by Speech Pathologist/BCBA. Each child guaranteed to be pulled out for individual speech session minimum of 30 minutes per week. Bachelors Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from Towson University (1998) Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from George Washington University (2000) Penn State Online Program towards requirements for Board exam for Behavior Analysis Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (2004) The Arc of Frederick County, 620-A Research Drive, Frederick, MD, 301-663-0909, www.arcfc.org. Parents' Day Out Children with and without disabilities enjoy games, crafts, songs, and all-around fun while their parents have a few hours to run errands or spend time with other family members or friends. Contact Rachael at The Arc for more information: 301-663- 0909 The Autism Parent Support Group Third Monday of every month, 7:00 pm, at The Arc of Frederick County. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please contact 301-682-8740 to confirm meeting date and time. Daytime Parents Support Group The Daytime Parent's Group meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 11: 00am - 12:30 pm. The group usually meets at a local restaurant to enjoy a social lunch together, sharing in conversation where stories of successes and struggles can be expressed within a group of parents who can really relate to each other. They share ideas on different topics and offer support to one another. This is a casual group setting where parents are involved in the decisions about the group. If you are interested in joining the Parent's Group, contact Amy at The Arc at 301-663- 0909. Wrightslaw Conference in Fredericksburg, VA on Thursday, 14 October at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center of the University of Mary Washington. Directions are at www.umw. edu/jepsonalumniexecutivecenter/directions_par king/default.php. More details to follow! |