Providing ABA consultative services to children in and around the Portland, OR area

At Autism ANSWERS our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families by providing high-quality, research-based home therapy and school-based programs, training, and community outreach in the Northwest region of the U.S.

Early Intervention Specialist

Elizabeth Mishler, BCBA
beth@bridgespdx.com

Emily Hoyt, BCBA
Emily@bridgespdx.com

Building Bridges
3533 SE Milwaukie
Portland, OR 97202
503-235-3122
BridgesPDX.com
beth@bridgespdx.com

Building Bridges provides behavioral services for young children with language and social delays including autism.

Individual therapy/Classrooms/
Social Skills groups

The CDRC improves the lives of individuals with disabilities or special health needs through leadership and effective partnerships with individuals, families, communities, and public and private agencies.

The mission of Columbia Regional Program (CRP) is to support equalizing educational opportunities and access for the individual needs of students requiring special service. Our team fosters life-long learning and promotes personal growth for community integration.

Autism Treatment and Research Program; Speech and Language Therapy

Providing direct services, therapy,consultation,training,developing environmental and behavioral supports for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Specializing in early intensive behavioral intervention using ABA methodology

ABA/ VB Behavior Therapist in Portland, OR.

5 years full time experience under Dr. Maria Ruiz, PhD BCBA and Stacy Taylor, MS BCBA

awaiting BCABA certification; coursework completed under Dr. Jose Martinez-Diaz BCBA.

Member of OR-ABA and FABA.
First Aid/ CPR certified
State Registered Child Care provider of Oregon

Training in: PECS, Dynavox, Proloquo, data collection using Standard Celeration Chart and Experimental Designs, Precision Teaching, ABLLS, Handwriting Without Tears, American Sign Language, feeding programs, ADL's, communication, social skills.

The MultiSensory Learning Center offers a wide range of services depending on the need, including sensory integration, vision therapy, auditory processing therapy, and cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessments for all ages. We offer abilities training, handwriting courses, and a multisensory preschool/Kindergarten class.

Support and advocacy for disabled children in Oregon.

Licensed teacher with Master's in Early Intervention and specialization in autism offering music lessons for early childhood, integrating concepts of music, keyboarding, literacy, imitation, creativity, speech, and find motor skills in a fun and customized lesson format.

CAL’s Early Intervention Division provides services to children on the autism spectrum or who have other developmental and/or language-based disabilities and deficits. Through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis, children enrolled in this program are trained in core adaptive skill areas such as imitating, listening, attending, and using basic speech skills. Applied Behavior Analysis involves breaking down complex skill areas into smaller, teachable units and arranging learning environments according to basic principles such that mastery of these skill areas is made possible. Applied Behavior Analysis as a treatment for children with autism and developmental disabilities has an extensive research base, and has been scientifically shown to be the most effective treatment for children with autism. In fact, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development lists Applied Behavior Analysis as a recommended treatment for children with autism.

Dr. Machalicek is a board certified behavior analyst (license no. 1-06-3175) with over 10 years experience with children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. She has numerous publications in peer-reviewed applied behavior analysis and special education journals and has presented her research on the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior in both the United States and the United Kingdom. She is the 2008 recipient of The American Association for Persons with Intellectual and Development Disabilities student award for excellence in service and research.

Dr. Machalicek is available to families, schools, and social service agencies for both private consultation and group training. With the use of innovative strategies like videoconferencing, Dr. Machalicek is able to support families and teachers when and where they need assistance.

Dr. Machalicek's areas of expertise include:

-The assessment and treatment of challenging behaviors (e.g., observations, Functional Assessment Interviews and rating scales, Experimental Functional Analysis, development of function based behavior support plan).

-Educational assessment and intervention for students with severe disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. (communication and social skills; play; daily living and self-care skills including toileting and feeding; vocational skills;identifying preferred items or activities that can be used as reinforcers, inclusion, self-determination)

-Parent and teacher instruction, coaching, and ongoing support in evidence-based assessment, teaching, and behavior management strategies.

There is no charge for an initial phone consultation with Dr. Machalicek. This initial phone consultation can help to determine if there is good fit between the client's objectives and support needs and Dr. Machalicek's expertise and availability. At this time, Dr. Machalicek does not accept insurance.