Verbal Behavior Behavioral analysis of language as developed by B.F. Skinner (Verbal Behavior, 1957).       Music Therapy/ Speech Therapy   Individual music and speech therapist's come into the classroom.       HBOT for Autism   Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy coming soon.             Jen Larson, MHP Founder of Holland Center Parent to child with Autism (NY Times Article) BA Marketing Psychology Speech Comm / Minor Studio Art / Art History Generation Rescue Angel TACA volunteer Unlocking Autism Junior League of Mpls (Free Arts abused kids Coordinator)     Troy Fry, MA, BCBA Clinical Director Holland team member since December, 2004 Graduated from North Dakota State University with a B.A. in Psychology Graduated from Southern Illinois University with a M.A. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy Currently enrolled at the University of Kansas pursuing a Ph.D. in Child Psychology Currently working as an associate of Dr. Patrick McGreevy, Ph.D, BCBA Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Deborah Clemmensen, M.Eq., Licensed Psychologist Consulting Psychologist Holland team member since 2006 Received doctoral training at the University of Minnesota Psychology in the Schools program, completing internship in 1976 in Montgomery County MD Worked as a clinician, supervisor, and trainer at Washburn Center for Children for 17 years. Earlier, worked for Montgomery Country MD schools, Bloomington MN schools, and Psychology Network, a private clinic in Burnsville Worked as a mental health consultant for Ramsey County Head Start Programs for 5 years, before becoming a consulting psychologist for Holland Center Currently, working in a private practice providing services as a neutral Child Specialist in Collaborative Law, therapy, training, and consultation Participated in numerous professional workshops on autism spectrum disorders     Briana Boosalis, MHP Operations Manager Holland team member since June, 2004 Graduated from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in December 2003 with a BA in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a minor in child psychology Attended workshops by Dr. Vincent Carbone, Ph.D., BCBA, Dr. Patrick McGreevy, Ph.D., BCBA, Dr. James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA, Cheryl Shachaf, OTR/L, and Tamara Kasper, SLP, BCaBA, and associates Working since August, 2000 with children with ASD implementing ABA and VB Experience with center and in-home based programs Volunteered at Syble Hopp Camp as a counselor/therapist for children of all disorders Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language) Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Kaitlin Dornbusch-Fenner, M.S., BCBA, MHP Clinical Assistant Holland team member since September 2006 Graduated from of St. Cloud University in May 2007 with a M.S. in Behavior Analysis Graduated from Macalester College in May 2002 with a B.A. in Psychology Experience working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities in schools and in-home therapy environments since 2000 Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language) Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid       Ashley Bartoletti Therapist Holland team member since January 2009 Graduated from the College of St. Benedict / St. John's University in December 2008 with a BA in Psychology Developed lesson plans and teaching labs as a Psychology Teaching Intern Volunteered as a Study Buddy at St. Joseph Lab School (St. Joseph, MN) working with elementary-aged children helping with academics, music and games.     John Byington, MHP Therapist Holland team member since July 2007 Graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Health Promotion in May 2007 Experience with developmentally disabled adults in a group-home setting and adolescents at a treatment center Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Gretchen Cobb, MHP Programming Lead Therapist Holland team member since January 2008 Graduated from the University of Kansas in December 2007 with a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Science/Autism Intervention Attended Autism workshops by Jim Sherman, BCBA and Keith Miller, BCBA at the University of Kansas Attended an Autism and Aggression workshop by Diane Bannerman Juracek and an ASL (basic child signs) through Lawrence public schools Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language) Experience with center-based and home-based programs Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Jeni Fitzpatrick Therapist Holland team member since January 2009 Graduated from the University of MN-Twin Cities in May 2008 with a B.S. in Child Psychology and a minor in Family Studies Experience working with children with ASD at the University of MN for the Early Risers Research Project (January 07 - January 08). As well as at the Children’s Hospital & Clinics-Child Life Department since January 2008. Volunteered at Children’s Hospital & Clinics of MN since December 2006 Has completed a course in ASL Certified by American Heart Association in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid, and AED for healthcare providers     Anna Gatzke Therapist Holland team member since June 2008 Graduated from MN State University - Mankato in May 2008 with a B.S. in Mass Communications, emphasis in Public Relations and a B.S. in Psychology Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting Has taken courses in ASL Certified by American Red Cross in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Christy Herrmann, MHP Lead Therapist Holland team member since December, 2004 Graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.S. in Communication Disorders in December of 2004 Experience in working with children with ASD and implementing VB since December of 2004 Attended workshops by Rachel Arnston, SLP; Mary Beth Solheim, Autism Resource Specialist; and Tamara Kasper, SLP, BCaBA Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language) Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Amber Johnson Therapist Holland team member since February 2009 Graduated from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities in December 2008 with a B.A. in Psychology. Courses included learning about autism and other learning disorders. Experience working with children with autism in both school and home settings since 2003. During 2003-2009, worked with special needs children (grades Kindergarten through 6th grade) as a volunteer and then as a paraprofessional at Talahi Elementary School in St. Cloud, Minnesota.     Jenna Lynner, MHP Therapist Holland team member since January 2008 Graduated from College of St Benedict in May 2007 with a double BA degree in Psychology and Communication Experience working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities since 2006 Worked as an Autism PCA through Fraser Child and Family Center Volunteered in the Children's Center at the St. Cloud Hospital Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Renae Kimpel, MHP Therapist Holland team member since December 2007 Graduated from the St. Cloud State University in May 2005 with a B.S. in Community Psychology and a minor in Human Relations Graduated from the St. Cloud State University in August 2007 with a M.S. in Applied Behavioral Science/Autism Intervention Experience working with both adults and children with developmental disabilities, including autism, since 2002 Experience with both center and home based programs Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Alyssa Mitchell Therapist Holland team member since October 2008 Graduated from the University of Kansas in May 2007 with a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Science with a specialty area in Early Childhood Education and Intervention Attended a Douglas County Children’s Conference (March 2007) in Lawrence, KS and also NAEYC (National Association for Education in Young Children) (2007) in Chicago, IL. Experience with a research-based center program (both typical children and children with autism). Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language) Certified by the Medic First Aid training program in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Kate Reiman, MHP Therapist Holland team member since May 2007 Graduated from Luther College with a B.A. in Psychology in May 2007 Interned summer of 2006 at Fraser Child and Family Center in the Exceptional Children with Communication and Interaction Disorders (ECCID) Program, an ASD preschool day treatment program Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Katie Stebbins, MHP Therapist Holland team member since August, 2006 Graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.S. in Special Education in May 2006 Board Member on SCEC (Student Council for Exceptional Children) Certified by the American Heart Association in Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Mary Thomes, MHP Programming Lead Therapist Holland team member since February 2005 Graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a B.A. in Physical Education Worked under Nancy Kaufman, MA, CC/SLP, BCBA at the Kaufman Children's Center for Speech, Language, Sensory-Motor and Social Connections in West Bloomfield, MI Experience working with children with ASD since 2003 Experience with in-home and center-based therapy programs Proficient in ASL (American Sign Language) Certified by the American Heart Association in Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid     Copyright © 2003-2009 Holland Center | 810 Excelsior Blvd, Excelsior, MN 55331 | Autism 5K