Autism therapists in Bristol, Tennessee TN
Life Connections Autism Services
Counselor/Therapist, LBA
We are currently offering ABA services in-home, in-school, and in-clinic.
We are working on offering social skills groups and parenting classes in the future to further meet the needs of our community. Visit our Support Groups page for more information.
5 Years Experience
Life Connections Counseling Services™
Counselor/Therapist, Autism Services, BCBA/LBA/RBT/ LPC/ LMSW
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), simply stated, is a research-based style of teaching and learning. It involves using techniques such as prompting, fading, shaping, and reinforcement of your child’s behavior. ABA can be used to teach a variety of skills, such as increasing language development, social skills, coping skills, and alternative behaviors in place of problem behaviors.
8 Years Experience
Susan Hyatt-Birnholz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have worked as an advocate in the Autistic community for over 10 years in CA. I have experience attending IEP meetings, and finding the best resources and newest interventions for my clients. I have worked closely with the Regional Center and the Help Group in Los Angeles and have raised a stepson with Autism.
5 Years Experience
Rachel Minelli
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I specialize in providing comprehensive Autism evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. I have completed over 600 Autism evaluations over the past 5 years. Evaluations generally include a clinical interview via telehealth and an in-person testing session. For adults, assessments can be complete via our telehealth platform without an in-person testing assessment. Once testing is complete, I review the results of the assessment via telehealth. I also provide a comprehensive report outlining the results of the evaluation, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations.
12 Years Experience
Jonathan Schmalz
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P
Many autistic adults struggle to have connections with others in ways they would like. Moreover, social situations may feel downright confusing and anxiety-provoking and intimate relationships may seem impossible. In the professional sphere, you may struggle to keep steady employment, often finding that your ways of communicating with co-workers and bosses make it hard to feel you belong or that your talents are appreciated. I take an affirming, autism-informed approach in helping autistic adults to better appreciate themselves and thrive in their relationships and life pursuits.
15 Years Experience