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The Helping Hands Center uses the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) style of teaching with other modalities that best support each individual
child. This teaching style uses a series of trials to shape a desired behavior or response.
Goals are developed through the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). A conference will be held during the
regular session (and whenever needed) in order to discuss your childs goals and needs based on this assessment.
There is a non-refundable registration fee due before the start of the sessions.
The regular session registration fee is $50, and the summer session registration fee is $50.
Cheryl Ulrich - ABA Therapist
Cheryl has been working with children through the Helping Hands Center (formerly Adaptive ABA) since 1998.
She is the
parent of a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder which gives her first hand knowledge of the
challenges
that go beyond the classroom. She has received extensive training in the TEACCH, HANDS, and Verbal
Behavior
Methodologies (Carbone, Levels 1-4). Cheryl is also fluent in sign language (Level 4-SEE) and works as
an interpreter for local police agencies. She is CPR and First Aid Certified.
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Dewayna Watts - ABA Therapist
Dewayna has been working with children through the Helping Hands Center (formerly Adaptive ABA) since 1998.
She has been trained in both the TEACCH and HANDS methods, and has completed Level 1 on the Carbone
Verbal Behavior
Program. Dewayna has two nephews diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder so she too has first hand
knowledge of
the disorder. She has attended IPFW to pursue coursework in Early Childhood Education to build upon
her 16 years
as a preschool instructor before becoming involved with the Helping Hands Center. She too is certified in CPR and
First Aid.
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Lori Brown - Speech and Developmental Therapist
Lori has been working with the Helping Hands Center since 2011. She has a BS in Speech Therapy, and has attended
several workshops and classes on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). She has worked for First Steps for several years
as a Developmental Therapist, and is currently pursuing coursework to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
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