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What an INCREDIBLE rehearsal experience. Coming to AZ!!! #wingsforautism

What is Wings for Autism^®?

Wings for Autism^® is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families and aviation professionals. Originated by the Charles River Center, a local chapter of The Arc, Wings for Autism^® is designed to alleviate some of the stress that families who have a child with autism experience when traveling by air. The program provides families with the opportunity to practice entering the airport, obtain boarding passes, go through security and board a plane. Wings for Autism^® also gives airport, airline, Transportation Security Administration professionals and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact and deliver their services in a structured, learning environment. This experience is equally useful for families that have a member with other intellectual or developmental disabilities that are concerned about the ability of their family member to travel.

Click on the links for additional information!
WingsForAutism
Rehearsal Experience - Youtube

Wings for Autism^® is coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport!

The Arc of Arizona is partnering with Southwest, American Airlines and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to bring this event to Phoenix! Registration is now open. Space is limited.
Date: Friday, October 10, 2014
Time: TBD
If you have any questions relating to this event, please contact Jon Meyers (jon@arcarizona.org or 602-290-1632).

Tool Kits Available #autismspeaks #getconnected

Check out these tool kits made available for families through Autism Speaks!

Family Services: Tool Kits

Excited for our sessions today! #progress

#nationaldogday #autismservicedog

Practicing Discrete Trial Training #teamwork #DTT

Practicing DTT!

New Classes! #knowledgeispower

Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis is a 3.5 hour class that focuses on the characteristics of ABA, benefits and uses of ABA, three term contingency, reinforcement/punishment, reinforcers and reinforcer effectiveness, functions of behavior and interventions. This class is ideal for participants that are seeking additional information regarding principles of ABA, habilitation providers, technicians and/or specialized habilitation staff.

Introduction to Discrete Trial Training

This comprehensive two-hour training teaches the essential components of a Discrete Trial Training program. The class will review benefits of using DTT, basic terminology, effective instructional strategies, the components/steps of a DTT program, prompting strategies, tips for successful programming and allows for hands on practice with data collection and manipulatives to demonstrate learned skills. This class is for those who have received approval from the Intensive Behavioral Treatment Department and are currently or will be implementing specialized habilitation services.

Strategies for Success: Understanding Structure and Support

This comprehensive two hour training class Strategies for Success: Understanding Structure and Support focuses on understanding our primary goals as providers, how pairing is used in therapy, gaining instructional control, understanding schedules of reinforcement, learning teaching strategies such as shaping, chaining, and stimulus control, and how to fade the prompts we use to promote independence as well as how to maintain and generalize the skills we teach. This class is ideal for those who have already taken the Introduction to ABA course but is open to anyone who would like a more in depth analysis of teaching strategies and ABA principles.

Check the Arion Care Solutions calendar for upcoming classes!
Arion Care Solutions: Calendar

Every Child Can #LEARN

#PECS Support

PECS Resource Guide                          PECS Fact Sheet

Sensory Camp in Chandler, AZ! #contactMegan

Check out Kreed's World! #AAC #NOLIMITS

Kreed's World Blog Spot

#dreamBIG

Meet Kayla Rosenberger!

Hello! I am Kayla Rosenberger, a Behavioral Specialist for Arion Care Solutions, LLC.  I have two Bachelor's Degrees from Arizona State University; Elementary Education and Special Education: Cross Categorical Specialization. My Master’s Degree is in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.
Prior to joining the Arion Care Solutions, LLC team, I was a self-contained Special Education teacher in a local school district for five years and I have worked in the field providing habilitation and respite for six years. I am thrilled to join the Arion Care team as each and every employee is visibly dedicated to making a difference for the individuals that we service.  My passion lies within the field of autism but I also have experience with developmental delays and emotional disturbance.  I have completed all necessary requirements including sitting for the BCBA exam and I am anxiously awaiting the results to continue pursuing my goal of becoming a Licensed Behavior Analyst here in Arizona!

Glendale Community College - Behavioral Health Sciences

On August 20th, Sarah and Kayla met with the Department Chair of Behavioral Health Sciences at Glendale Community College. Arion Care Solutions, LLC and GCC are partnering to create opportunities for undergraduate students to extend their content knowledge and gain quality experiences in the field of behavioral health.

GCC is currently offering exciting programs including:
Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences (AAS)
Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Certificate (CCL)
Behavioral Health, Basic (CCL)

Contact us for additional information!

GCC - Behavioral Health Sciences

 

Meet Sarah Duarte

Hello! My name is Sarah Duarte. I completed both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Arizona State University. I have two Bachelor's Degrees, Elementary Education and Special Education: Cross Categorical Specialization. My Master’s Degree is in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am nationally qualified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ®, BCBA ® as well as a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Arizona. I seek to improve the field of ABA by participating in local organizations. I am currently a member and participate on the Ethics Committee for AZ-ABA.

I began working for Arion Care Solutions, LLC in 2007 as a Habilitation and Respite Provider. In 2009, I started working for a local school district as a Special Education Teacher serving children at Title 1 School Sites. I spent five years teaching in a self-contained setting designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. During my Special Education career, I mentored ASU teacher candidates; I thoroughly enjoy teaching adults as much as I love working with children.

I look forward to facilitating children and adults in making socially significant changes to increase quality of life for many years to come.

 

 

 

2nd Annual Walk Now Resource Fair Reception

On August 19th, Kayla and Sarah met with representatives from Autism Speaks, local non-profits, local agencies as well as volunteers at SARRC. By participating in this event, we were able to learn about resources in our community that support individuals with autism as well as individuals with developmental delays. We are excited to be included in an amazing community of professionals dedicated to providing exemplary services to individuals and families in need.
 #resources #teamwork

Now Offering Behavioral Services to Local Schools #backtoschool #support

Community Support Groups and APPS for Autism!!

Now Offering Behavioral Services

Introducing.....

We are excited to create this blog as a resource for parents/families/providers!  Check in to see what's new each week! Coming this week top 10 kid friendly #gluten free meals and exciting new services within our Intensive Behavioral Treatment Department