Mara 'Marnie' Katz, M.A., Bcba, Coba Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

For Progress and Results Start at The Epicenter.Epicenter uses a unique, collaborative, individualized approach specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA) to help individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other neurological disorders, thrive in their environments. Epicenter provides Applied Behavior Analysis services in the client's home, school, clinic, community, and vocational environments to teach and encourage independence in the places in which our clients live, and to assure collaboration with parents and other professionals from whom your child is learning. Dedicated to providing the highest quality service, we provide ongoing training for our staff ensuring up to date, evidenced based behavioral interventions. We use evidence based assessments such as the VB-MAPP, AFLS, ABLLS, and PEAK. We feature the PEAK Relational Training System, which provides a comprehensive assessment across a wider range of language abilities and higher-order language and cognition abilities, while promoting generalization. Epicenter also uses the PEAK assessment to demonstrate relationship to IQ, challenging behavior, expressive/receptive language, and benchmarking compared to neurological typical peers.www.Epicenteraba.com

Greater Chicago Area

Supervised, trained, and monitored all BCBA's in the designated Chicagoland region in implementation of ABA and other clinical matters related to clients. Coordinated and lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of Applied Behavior Analysis services for 25+ BCBA's, Lead Case Supervisors, Practicum students, and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT). Worked with Chicago schools to educate and train staff on tools to help children become successful in their school environment, as well as advocate for students diagnosed with ASD in IEP meetings.

Greater Chicago Area

Conducted assessments & implemented interventions using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, in combination with children dually diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, PDD-NOS, Visually Impaired, Blindness, Conduct disorder, & Mood Disorder. Analyzed, developed, & implemented behavior intervention plans when challenging behaviors were observed throughout assessments & intervention of services. Provided programming that involves skill acquisition in areas of deficit such as: social skills, motor skills, self help skills, listener responding, intraverbal, academics, manding, tacting, daily living skills, vocational skills, & school base skills. Managed 15+ employees through clinical supervision & training in order to provide continued education in interventions that involve ABA therapy. Directly supervised, managed, and trained Lead Case Supervisors, BCaBA's, & Practicum Students in assessment, treatment, & development of cases. In addition, provided ongoing supervision & training to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) who work 1:1 with clients. Worked in home-based setting, supervising a team to teach behavior modification & skill acquisition. Developed programs that include generalization of skills to parents, the community, & schools. Supported families in the IEP meetings, collaborate with outside professionals, provided self help & family related goals, & worked on skills to generalize into the community. Incorporated functional living & community based skills. Communicated & collaborated with medical insurance, para professionals, caregivers, billing professionals, teachers, community helpers, & parents. All plans & goals were unique to each & every child.

Greater Chicago Area

Home Based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism, ASD-PDD-NOS, Asperger’s, MR, ADHD, ADD, and Behavior Disorders.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Provided direct 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in the home and school for children two to twelve.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Home Based Behavioral Therapy for children six months to twelve years old ABA Therapy; Assessment using the Carolina Curriculum Chart, Play Therapy, and Discrete Trial Training (DTT) therapy procedures. Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) ; supervised and trained instructors. Experience in Medical Billing.

1. Toluca Lake, Ca 2. Los Angeles, Ca 3. Westside Of Los Angeles, Ca

Lead, reorganized, and restructured Physical Therapy offices in the Los Angeles area.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Assisted Mother with Multiple Sclerosis and children with severe Cerebral Palsy in daily medical routine. Implemented American Sign Language and PECS as an intervention to improve communication. Coordinated with children’s mental health and therapy related professionals for treatment. Performed additional Therapy exercises and stretches instructed by the children’s therapists.

Master'S Degree, Child And Adolescent Psychology - Family Systems, 4.0

Behavioral Consultant Behavioral Analyst Certification, Applied Behavior Analysis, 4.0

Enrolled in a six course sequence for ABA Therapy (18credits) and obtains 1500 supervised hours in ABA Therapy.

Bachelor Of Arts And Science, Audiology/Audiologist And Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi

Prerequisites For Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

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