QuestKids specializes in helping children with autism, pervasive development disorder and other learning and behavior concerns with individualized one-on-one programs using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). QuestKids works hand-in-hand with speech pathologists, occupational therapists and educational professionals to develop and implement an appropriate path of learning that meets each child's specific needs.
Parent and teacher training also ensures that the child experiences a consistent, positive learning environment at home, in school and during community activities.
At QuestKids, children learn how to learn and are given the tools to communicate. Children receive intensive instruction in language, self-care, social skills, academics and decision making. Through early intervention, children are able to reach their personal goals, require fewer support services later in childhood and be more idependent throughout their lives.
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| Qualified Team of Experts
Eb Blakely, Ph.D., BCBA
Dr. Eb Blakely received a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan in 1988 and has co-authored 24 articles and one book. He has worked in the fields of developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral pharmacology, experimental analysis of behavior, organizational behavior management, and database design.
In addition to his role as the senior behavior analyst at Quest, Inc., Dr. Blakely provides consultation to other agencies and is an assistant professor at the Florida Institute of Technology in the Applied Behavior Analysis program.
Ansley Hodges, M.S., BCBA
Ansley Hodges received a dual Bachelor of Arts in Deaf Education and Elementary Education from Flagler College, a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in 2005, and full certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2005. Her research and clinical interests include stimulus equivalence, verbal behavior, functional analysis of problem behavior, and autism.
Fluent in American Sign Language, Ansley has worked as a deaf education teacher at both the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and at the National Deaf Academy. She was also previously employed as an instructor in the certification program for Applied Behavior Analysis offered by ABA Technologies and FIT. In addition to her position as director of QuestKids, Ansley provides consultation to the autism unit at the National Deaf Academy. Reva Fedigan, M.A., CCC-SLP For the past 12 years, Reva has provided behavioral speech and language therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. She received B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Central Florida in Communicative Disorders and has worked in a school system and at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children here in Orlando, FL. Working closely with behavior analysts, Reva has provided services at QuestKids since 2001.
Amy McGinnis, M.S., OTR/L
Amy McGinnis is an occupational therapist specializing in a behavior analytic approach. Providing direct ABA services since 1998, she has received extensive training and experience in implementing evidence-based procedures to teach motor, language, play, socialization, and self-care skills. She holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy and will graduate with a second master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in May 2008.
At QuestKids, Amy provides direct therapy, consultation, workshops, and staff training. She also serves as a verbal behavior consultant for Establishing Operations, Inc., where she provides consultative services to children and adolescents with autism across the United States, Canada and Bermuda.
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