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Jill L. Saxon, PhD, BCBA-D
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst
School Psychologist Amy Ash is a School Psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Parenting her own differently-abled children has shaped how Amy approaches her work, as she knows first-hand how challenging this journey can be. This enables her to forge strong, trusting relationships with parents and families.
Amy has a wealth of experience administering cognitive assessments, developing IEPs, providing individual and group counseling services, and implementing social skills training as a School Psychologist. She brings this together with her in-depth knowledge of applied behavior analytic principles to support children with executive functioning, social, and behavioral challenges. Amy creates thoughtful interventions which help to decrease problematic behavior while increasing more appropriate, functional behaviors. Amy has received additional training on how to Implement two types of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) programs specifically geared toward children and adolescents: DNA-V and ACT for Treating Children. These evidence-based interventions have helped Amy to broaden her approach with her clients to promote their psychological flexibility, overall awareness, and mindfulness skills, which lead to meaning changes in behavior. CREDENTIALS
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Family and Child Learning and Behavior Coach
Gail Willner-Giwerc is an educator with over 35 years of experience working with children ages birth to 21. Gail has been both a special education and a general education classroom teacher for preschool and elementary school. She has had the privilege of supporting families in their homes in this capacity as well as through Early Intervention. Gail has also been a reading specialist for elementary students and a special education consultant/special education resource room teacher for kindergarten through high school.
Gail helps families develop healthy routines for homework, mealtime, sleep/bedtime, and other regular practices (e.g., getting ready for school and organizing toys and materials). She supports children and families with social-emotional and behavioral challenges, such as frustration tolerance, impulse control/self-regulation, executive functioning, tolerance and flexibility for rules and routines, and focus and engagement. Gail’s special education background enables her to help parents and children understand and develop strategies for living with autism, ADHD, and other developmental delays. As an educator, Gail is also available to provide consultation with regards to children’s self-image as a learner, developmental challenges, and concerns with learning and academic growth, as well as on IEP and 504 Plan development. Gail enjoys the opportunity to work collaboratively with parents and children through the use of positive and goal-oriented approaches to help all to be their best selves together and as individuals. CREDENTIALS
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Licensed Behavior Analyst in MA and AZ Alexandra (Allie) Newell is a neurodivergent master’s level Board Certified Behavior Analyst who is dedicated to providing compassionate and neuroaffirming ABA therapy to people of all ages and abilities. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Allie is committed to understanding, celebrating, and supporting the unique needs of each of her clients. She has extensive experience working with both neurotypical and neurodivergent populations, including individuals and families with autism, ADHD, anxiety, feeding and toileting challenges, and other general behavior concerns. Allie has a particular interest in helping clients develop social skills, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and self-development.
Often drawing on her expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), Allie enjoys supporting her clients in developing mindful awareness, flexibility and alignment with values and actions that inspire them. As a provider with ADHD, Allie understands the unique challenges of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. Having faced numerous roadblocks both in her own life as well as while supporting clients over the years, her dedication to fostering a safe and accepting environment is at the forefront of her service model. She strives to look beyond the surface of behavior to identify the true root of one’s challenges, helping clients learn to live in self-acceptance and build a strong sense of confidence and emotional resilience. When Allie is not with FBS, she is the owner and practitioner at Balanced Behavior Consulting, a behavioral therapy practice located in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has experience providing mentorship to fellow Behavior Analysts, teaching continuing education courses, and consulting with ABA organizations. Allie has previously worked in in-home and clinic-based ABA programs as well as school-based special education services. CREDENTIALS
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