Q:You’ve been busy since you started working at GE&P in January. Can you tell us what you’ve been doing and some plans you have for the future?

A: Day to day I am working with children of all ages and who have a range of diagnoses and needs. In addition, I have been working with children and young adults who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses (Autism, PDD, and Aspergers Syndrome). My focus in on Applied Behavorial Analysis Therapy, a B.F. Skinner methodology that stresses changing behavior within an environment using positive reinforcement. It can also be used with children who are struggling academically and socially. Each child receives individualized attention. I tailor each program to the needs of the child as well as to those of the family. In developing an appropriate plan for each client, I consider a number of factors including: will it be more beneficial for the child to work in the child’s school, home or  in one of GE&P’s offices? How can the rest of the family (parents and siblings) be helped to adjust to the necessary changes that are inherent with a child diagnosed with a disability? What type of program plan will enable to child to generalize the skills he/she learns in therapy to other environments and settings?

Q: Can you tell us about the free parent workshops you’re planning?
A: More details to come, but basically I’m organizing several events for parents. You’ll be invited to come to the GE&P office one evening to hear our panel of experts speak about the best ways to discipline in the home, bedtime issues, getting your child to complete his/her homework, establishing routines that work, and teaching your child to follow your directions because you are the parent.

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at GE&P?
The philosophy of GE&P falls right in line with Applied Behavior Analysis - reaching to the needs of each and every individual. That is what I believe, and I feel right at home at a place that believes in bringing out the best in every child and teaching every child individually according to his/her own needs.

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Mindy is currently pursuing a M.Phil and a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is also a candidate for BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Certification. Mindy holds a Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Teachers College, Columbia University. She currently possesses CABAS (Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling) Master Teacher, Teacher II, and Teacher I certification Mindy also holds New York State Teacher Certification for Children with and Without Diagnosed Disabilities ages birth through grade 2 and grades 1 through 6.