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CTAC Welcomes Jenni Mattox, CCC-SLP. Now offering speech therapy services and social skill groups.
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We are not currently hiring but always accept resumes.
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Supervisors
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Kelle Wood Rich, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst,Owner/Executive Director
Mrs. Rich has 20 years of experience teaching children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities as a public school special education teacher, Behavior Resource Specialist, Autism Specialist and Associate of Dr. VInce Carbone. She has been a charter certificant BCBA since the year 2000, has over 10 years experience assessing and developing treatment for this population of learners and over 10 years supervising teachers, therapists and consulting with school districts around the USA, and in Europe.
Mrs. Rich frequently presents at local, national and international professional conferences.
Mrs. Rich and her staff currently consult with approximately 35 school districts and educational service centers throughout Texas and conduct workshops around the world training parents and professionals on how to teach people with autism utilizing the science of ABA and incorporating Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior.
Mrs. Rich moved to Austin in 2002 to open CTAC. After years of running home-based ABA programs she became frustrated with the high rate of staff turn over and the need for daily supervision she was unable to effectively provide. She determined that she could help more children and provide better quality of supervision and therapy in a center based model where therapy would be conducted by experienced professionals.
As the Owner/Executive Director of CTAC, Mrs. Rich works directly with our children, families and schools.
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Mindy Peterson, M.Ed., Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst, Director of Community Outreach
Ms. Peterson graduated from Texas Christian University in 1992 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education then received a Master's Degree in Education from The University of Texas in 1996. She is a certified Special Education teacher with 9 years of experience teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities in both public and private schools. In 2001 she began her training and mentorship in Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior as a lead teacher in a private school. She helped Mrs. Rich open the center in 2002 as a lead teacher.
Ms. Peterson now serves as the Director of Community Outreach at CTAC. She conducts student evaluations and provides training and consultations for families and school districts throughout Texas. |
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| Our Therapy Team |
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Clinical Director :
Candace Garcia Wahlers, M.Ed., BCBA
Since 2003, Candace Garcia Wahlers, M.Ed., BCBA, has served CTAC as a Therapist, Lead Teacher, Supervisor of Therapy and, most recently, as Assistant Director. Candace earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Texas at Austin as well as her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Prior to her employment at CTAC, Candace served children with Autism and their families as an in-home ABA/VB therapist and as a lead teacher in a private ABA/VB school setting.
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Senior Therapist/Consultant:
Cara Brown, M.Ed., BCABA
Cara graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in Individual and Family Development. After graduating, she worked for Behavioral Intervention for Autistic Children (BIFAC) from 2000-2004 where she provided in-home one-to-one services to children with Autism in verbal behavior programs. Cara moved to Texas in 2004 to work with Kelle Wood Rich at Central Texas Autism Center (CTAC). Cara became a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) in December of 2004. She currently works as CTAC’s senior therapist, school consultant and workshop presenter.
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Lead Therapist:
Michelle Tews, BCABA
Michelle Tews, Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst, Lead Therapist, graduated from Florida State University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy. She received her board certification as a Music Therapist in January 2005. With several years experience working with children with a variety of diagnoses, Michelle joined the staff at CTAC in May 2005 with a desire to focus her service to children with autism. During her time at CTAC, Michelle has received ongoing supervision under Kelle Wood Rich and completed graduate coursework through the University of North Texas. In November 2007, Michelle received certification as a BCABA and now serves as a Lead Therapist.
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Lead Therapist:
Morgan Stockdale, M.Ed., BCBA
Morgan Stockdale, Lead Therapist, graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and Psychology. With several years experience working with children with autism in private schools and home programs, Morgan joined the staff at CTAC in April 2006. During her time at CTAC, Morgan has received ongoing supervision under Kelle Wood Rich and completed graduate coursework in ABA through the Florida Institute of Technology. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Texas, Austin in 2009 and received her BCBA.
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Therapist:
Kari Kacal, M.Ed., BCBA
Kari Kacal, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Texas State University in 1999, as well as her Master’s Degree in Education with a major in Special Education in 2001. Prior to her employment at CTAC, Kari served children with Autism and their families as an in-home ABA/VB therapist and as a lead teacher in a private ABA/VB school setting.
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Therapist:
Lauren Wisegarver, BCBA
Lauren graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in History in 2004. She moved to Austin in 2006 to complete her Master's degree in Special Education with a concentration on Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the University of Texas. She taught for one year while providing in-home services before joining CTAC in June of 2008.
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Therapist:
Jodie Davenport, M.Ed., BCBA
Jodie Davenport, Board Certified Behavior Analyst graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language and Human Services. Jodie moved to Austin to complete her Master’s Degree in Special Education with a concentration on Autism and Developmental Disabilities from the University of Texas, Austin. Jodie provided ABA home based therapy around the Austin area before she joined the CTAC team in 2010.
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Therapist:
Samantha Mahool, B.A., B.S.
Samantha graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s of Arts in English Literature and a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. Prior to her employment at the Central Texas Autism Center, she worked for the University of North Texas as an academic tutor. She also served children with Autism and their families through prior in-home employment and Autism-specific coursework. Samantha plans to sit for her BCABA exam in September.
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Office Manager:
Lindsay Payton
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CTAC is offering MINI-WORKSHOPS, once a month from
6-8pm.
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