Training Level 2-Advanced
Individuals who have completed the Social Thinking Clinical Training Program Level 2-Advanced received advanced clinical training under the supervision of Social Thinking therapists at Michelle's Social Thinking Clinic. Completion of the Social Thinking Clinical Training Program Level 1-Assessment/1-Basic is a prerequisite for participation in the Social Thinking Clinical Training Program Level 2-Advanced. The Social Thinking Clinical Training Program Level 2-Advanced provides the most direct training with our clinicians on curriculum development, therapy sessions and other clinical programs. These individuals are involved in the treatment of individuals with Asperger's, high-functioning autism, ADHD, PDD, NLD and similar social thinking challenges. These individuals include, but are not limited to: social workers, psychologists, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), general and special education teachers, behaviorists, occupational therapists, etc. For each person in this list, we cannot attest to that person's skills, but we encourage you to seek out more information about him or her!
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Abildgaard, Chris Popular
Prospect, Connecticut, USA
www.fullspectrumtherapeutics.comCompletion Date 3 March 2011
Title / CredentialsNational Certified School Psychologist, Graduate Certificiate in Behavioral Interventions in Autsim, Director of Full Spectrum Therapeutics, Educational Consultant for Benhaven Learning Network
AffiliationFull Spectrum Therapeutics, LLC & the Benhaven Learning Network
E-mail
Age/Grade you work with5-18
Scope of workRuns social cognitive groups, conducts social cognitive assessments, school based consultation, individual social thinking sessions.
NotesChris presented with Michelle at the
2009 Social Thinking Providers Conference with Michelle; Co-authored article with Michelle for Autism/Asperger Digest (Sept 2010), Completed mentor training in March 2009.
Social Thinking Clinical Training Level Completed:
- Level 1-Assessment
- Level 2-Advanced
Aginsky, Joy Popular
Babson Park, Massachusetts, USA
Completion Date 1 February 2010
Title / CredentialsSLP
AffiliationFramingham Public Schools
Telephone508-626-9144
E-mail
Attaway, Renee Popular
Sugarland, Texas, 77479, USA
Completion Date19 January 2012
Title / CredentialsDirector of Social Thinking® at Parish; SLP
AffiliationThe Parish School - Houston, TX
Telephone713-480-7096
E-mail
Scope of workOffers social cognitive therapy for groups & individuals from pre-school to high school. Her program also offers parent groups, an overnight summer camp, and local training. Renee is a member of the Social Thinking Speakers Collaborative.
Bartelt, Amy K. Popular
Austin, Texas, US
www.acskids.comCompletion Date 1 February 2010
Title / CredentialsMS, CCC-SLP, BCBA
AffiliationAustin’s Communication Station
Telephone(512) 610-1190
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withPreschool-middle school
Scope of workSocial-cognitive assessments, social thinking therapy, individual & group treatment sessions.
NotesMentor Training Program Completed in March 2008.
Beckham, Linton Popular
Overland Park, KS, USA
Completion Date 1 October 2009
Title / CredentialsMA, CCC-SLP
AffiliationCommunication Tree LLC and Blue Valley School District
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withK- Adult
Scope of workAdvocate the use of Social Thinking concepts/vocabulary to educators, students, parents, and the general public so that our community will grow stronger through communication. Private services include individual and group treatment sessions, consultation and classes targeting social language challenges and practical strategies for improving overall communication at home and school.
NotesCompleted Social Thinking Mentor Training in September 2008.
Billington, Jacqueline Popular
Windham, ME, 04043, USA
www.southernmainespeech.comCompletion Date 1 March 2010
Title / CredentialsSLP
AffiliationSouthern Maine Speech & Language Services
Telephone207-831-6057
E-mail
Age/Grade you work with3-adult
Scope of workSocial cognitive evaluations and therapy; speech and language evaluations therapy.
NotesMentor training completed June 2009
Clements, Nancy Popular
Williston,, Vermont, USA
www.sterncenter.orgCompletion Date 1 October 2009
Title / CredentialsMA, CCC-SLP, Enrichment Center Curriculum Coordinator
AffiliationThe Stern Center for Language and Learning
Telephone(802) 355-6459
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withAges 6-18
Scope of workOverseeing, coaching and developing curriculum for our social thinking program; currently overseeing 11 groups and 4 social coaches. Provide Professional Learning opportunities to build the capacity of other professionals within Vermont and New England.
NotesAlso completed Social Thinking Mentor Training in June, 2008.
Davis, Thea H. Popular
Bedford, New Hampshire, US
www.autismbridges.comCompletion Date 1 January 2010
Title / CredentialsBCBA, MS Ed.
AffiliationSocial Bridges of New England & Autism Bridges
Telephone(603) 471-2522
E-mail
NotesMentor Training Program Completed in October 2007.
Decker, Cathy Popular
Anchorage, AK, USA
Completion Date19 January 2012
Title / CredentialsM. Ed. CCC-SLP
AffiliationSpeech Pathologist - School-based and private practice
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withK-12
Scope of work- Provide social cognitive therapy & collaborative services K-12, including staff training and consulting.
- Offer school wide training, including monthly lectures & collaboration and a year long study group.
Continuing Education Credit through the University of Alaska and ASHA CEUs through Elluminate Live (elive).
- Member of the Social Thinking Training and Speakers' Collaborative
Dudley, Janet Popular
San Diego, California, USA
www.socialcommunicationspecialists.comCompletion Date30 November 2009
Title / CredentialsSLP
AffiliationSocial Communication Specialist
Telephone(619) 591-9552
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withK-Adult
Scope of workSocial cognitive assessments, social thinking therapy, school district training, consultation.
NotesMentor Training Program Completed in January 2007.
Freeman, Lisa R. Popular
Port Washington, New York, US
www.s2sny.comCompletion Date 1 January 2010
Title / CredentialsMS CCC
AffiliationA/SLP Steps To Socialization
Telephone(516) 482-2779
E-mail
Age/Grade you work with1st through Adult
Scope of workSocial Thinking groups, consultations, assessments.
NotesMentor Training Program Completed in November 2008.
Hanson, Colleen Popular
Naperville, Illinois, USA
www.colleenhansontherapy.comCompletion Date 3 November 2011
Title / CredentialsMSW, LCSW/Certified School Social Worker
Affiliationprivate practice/ Wellspring Clinical Associates
Telephone630-541-8930
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withAges 7-adult
Scope of workSocial thinking groups/therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, school consultations and training, parent training
NotesMentor Training completed: October 2009
Harmon, Misty Popular
Kennewick, Washington, USA
Completion Date14 April 2011
Title / CredentialsAutism Specialist
AffiliationNorth Franklin School District
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withPre K- High School
Scope of workInterventions and assessments for students with social learning challenges.
NotesCompleted Mentor Training July 1, 2003
Kashinsky, Evelyn Popular
Port Washington, New York, US
www.s2sny.comCompletion Date 1 January 2010
AffiliationSteps To Socialization
Telephone(516) 320-3082
E-mail
Age/Grade you work with1st through Adult
Scope of workSocial Thinking groups, consultations, assessments.
NotesMentor Training Program Completed in January 2009.
Lambert-Matos, Darbi Popular
Rochester, Massachusetts, USA
Completion Date 3 March 2011
Title / CredentialsMA-CCC-SLP, M.Ed
E-mail
Age/Grade you work with5-18
Scope of workSocial-cogntivie assessments, social thinking therapy; Speech and Language Disorders
NotesMentor training completed in June 2009
Lerner, Sue Popular
Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, USA
www.drsuelerner.comCompletion Date 1 April 2010
Title / CredentialsPh.D
AffiliationSue Lerner, Ph.D, PLLC
Telephone602-320-8757
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withElementary school- adults
Scope of workIndividuals and group diagnostic, intervention, and consultation
NotesCompleted mentor training September 2008
Lewis, Therese Popular
Morro Bay, CA, 93442, USA
Completion Date 1 September 2010
Title / CredentialsSLP
AffiliationThe Speech Company
E-mail
NotesCompleted mentor training in March 2009.
Meringolo, Debbie Popular
New York, New York, USA
www.altogethersocial.comCompletion Date 8 March 2012
Title / CredentialsMA, MS
AffiliationAltogether Social
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withInfants - Adult
Scope of workDiagnosis, treatment and school/program consultation
Moore, Denise Popular
Fairfield, CT, USA
Completion Date 1 May 2010
Title / CredentialsSLP, C.A.G.S.
AffiliationFairfield Public Schools
Telephone203-209-8548
E-mail
Age/Grade you work withK-5
Scope of workProvide professional development, consultation, assessment, social thinking groups, individual, and small group therapy.
NotesSpeech language pathologist, assistive technology specialist. Completed mentor training in April 2008.
Patterson, Sherri Popular
San Refael, CA, USA
Completion Date 8 December 2010
Title / CredentialsM.F.C.C., P.P.S.
E-mail
Social Thinking Clinical Training Level Completed:
- Level 2-Advanced