Family Service Coordinator, ABC'nD Autism Center.  Amy joined the team at ABC'nD Autism Center in 2000.  Initially she was trained as a therapy assistant and respite care provider for Johnson County Developmental Supports.  Amy attended the University of Kansas where she received her degree in Social Welfare.  She specializes in working the families and children who have a family member diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  She is trained in ABA, Complicated Grief, Intervention for Neurological Disorders, PECS, Pivotal Response Therapy, Social Stories, STARS, TEACCH, Strengths Perspective, and Verbal Behavior.

Amy coordinates the Family Connection Group (FCG).  The purpose of this group is to organize special events for families and provide them with information about our community by developing events that feature topical speakers, celebrate holidays, and host parent/family nights. Amy is the creator of the ABC'nD Autism Center Newsletter, which is one of the most important tools used by the FCG to communicate what is happening at the center.  This array of duties helps to create opportunities for parents to get to know other ABC'nD families, build community relationships, and provide additional opportunities for all of their children. Amy also works in the classroom as an ABA Provider and consults on therapy and home structuring.