Working together

I promise to meet you where you are today. I am a here to help with diagnosis, treatment planning, implementing strategies, and keeping in touch for regular check-ins. I am blessed to do what I do for a living and honored to be a part of this stage of your journey. 

In 2016 I created this Information Sheet for Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder to help families "find the right therapist."

Seeking clarity and moving forward

I have been trained to diagnose individuals with autism spectrum disorder and to understand individual’s strengths and areas of need. My primary goal is to understand your concerns and offer coordinated, focused-next steps for obtaining services and support.

Assesments that I administer include:

  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2)

  • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition

  • Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Fourth Edition

  • Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement - Fourth Edition

  • Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales - Third Edition

  • Behavior Assessment System for Children - Third Edition

  • Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function - Second Edition

Please inquire directly about specific assessments when submitting the inquiry form online.

Partnering with your family to facilitate change

The majority of my training has involved the development and implementation of evidence-based practices for decreasing behavior problems and improving functional capacity for independence (e.g., self-care, social skills). Some approaches I use include:

In addition to the the "identified patient," therapy can also include caregivers, extended family, educators, aides, and other members of the patient's "team." In this way, I strive to provide comprehensive and continuous patient-centered care for people and their families.

One of my patients was chosen as a 2016 Miracle Kid at the Golisano Children's Hospital. Learn more about my work with Daniel.

 

Targeting specific concerns

I work with a variety of children and families to target more specific concerns such as:

  • Toilet Training (evaluating readiness, promoting skills)

  • Sleep Routines (reflecting your family's values and goals)

  • Mealtime Behavior (creating a healthy, enjoyable experience)

  • Community Safety (promoting skills for vacations and outings)

Accepting health insurance & savings accounts

If you use your health insurance for your visits, your fee will be determined by your insurer.

Applicable fees and co-pays are due at the time of your appointment. I accept the following health insurance plans:

  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (which includes Blue Choice, Blue Choice Option, Child Health, and Child Health Plus)

  • Aetna