We Are In This Together
The family unit is the foundation for neurodiverse individuals, which is why we work collaboratively with parents and guardians to understand the unique needs of their child. We focus on managing challenging behaviors, improving skills, and establishing healthy family dynamics through personalized consultations and tailored care plans.
Watch Brittany Schwesinger, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA, our Coordinator of Behavioral Services & Behavior Analyst, as she gives tips and tricks on how to prepare your families and friends for gatherings when you have a neurodiverse child.
Watch Alyssa Crawford, M.Ed., BCBA, COBA, one of our BCBAs, discuss increasing tolerance of activities that a neurodiverse individual might not enjoy including doctors appointments and haircuts.
Watch Emily Brindza, M.Ed., BCBA, COBA, one of our BCBAs and Intervention Specialists, talk about the importance of the relationship between teachers and BCBAs in the classroom.
Care Where You Are
In-Home ABA
In-Home ABA Therapy may help with:
- Reducing behavior challenges
- Enhancing communication skills
- Increasing independence with functional living skills
- Expanding play and leisure abilities
- Building meaningful social interactions with the family
- Assisting with homework, schedules and leisure activity plans
- Daily Living Skills
In-Home Consultation
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for families and direct care staff
- Discover parent/guardian goals and evaluate needs
- Provide interactive feedback and training to help families manage challenging behaviors and establish desired results
- Assistance with homework, schedules, and leisure activity plans
- Suggestions for creating a home environment to facilitate child success
Success at School
- Individual Education Programs (IEPs): goal formulation, teaching plans, data tracking and analysis procedures
- Assist with the transition to a new school with social stories, on site visits, and gradual exposure
- Help with setup of the home environment for school success with a homework space, material bins, and a proven rewards system for hard work
- Training executive functioning skills at home to help with homework management, chore management, and leisure skills
Community Outings
Instruction in natural environments allows the opportunity for:
- Experiencing new places such as stores, parks, restaurants, etc.
- Learning community social skills
- Practicing behavioral strategies in various locations
- Advocating for sensory breaks
Empowering the Individual
With the goal of working towards independence and enhanced outcomes, our team establishes personalized teaching plans based on each individual’s specific needs.
Social Skills
We provide social skills and instructions the individual can apply in the classroom and other social settings:
- Maintaining personal space
- Determining the importance of a problem
- Being a flexible thinker
- Giving and taking
- Resolving conflict
The goal of our social skills instruction is to work towards independence with self-monitoring.
Meet our Behavior Analysts
Brittany Schwesinger, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Coordinator of Behavioral Services, Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Intervention Specialist
Brittany Schwesinger is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst, and licensed Intervention Specialist. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Education from Miami University and a Master's of Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. Brittany has ten years of experience working with individuals with disabilities ages 5-22 in the school, clinic, home and community settings. Prior to joining Frazier Behavioral Health, Brittany worked as the Clinical Director at New Story Schools. Brittany began her career at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism as a Classroom Behavior Therapist, Coordinating Teacher, and Coordinator of Educational Services.
Alyssa Crawford, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Intervention Specialist
Alyssa Rafoth is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed Intervention Specialist. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Mount Union and a Masters in Arts from Ball State University. Alyssa has over seven years of experience working with children with disabilities ranging in a variety of skill levels. Alyssa previously worked for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism as a Classroom Behavior Therapist.
Emily Brindza, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Intervention Specialist
Emily Brindza is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Intervention Specialist. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Ohio University and her Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati. Emily has 7 years of experience as an intervention specialist and began her career in the Bedford City School District. In her previous role, she worked with elementary-aged students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom.
Katie Schaefer, M.Ed. BCBA, COBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst & Intervention Specialist
Katie Schaefer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and intervention specialist with 9 years of professional experience. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Education from the University of Dayton and a Master’s of Education in Behavior Analysis from the University of Cincinnati. Prior to joining FBH, Katie was the behavior support specialist at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. She also worked at Julie Billiart Schools as an intervention specialist, BCBA, and assistant principal. She spent over two years as the Inclusion Director at Camp Southern Ground. Her professional interests include early intervention, social skills training, and parent training.
Ashley Wagner, MA, BCBA, COBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Ashley Wagner is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She earned her Bachelor's degree from The University of Findlay and Masters of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Ashley has been working in the field of ABA for nearly 4 years. She has worked with children ages 2-10, providing both individual and small group services. Ashley has worked in the clinic, in home, and school settings.
Ian Gentile, MA, BCBA, COBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Ian B. Gentile is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with 9 years of professional experience. He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Prior to joining FBH, Ian was a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst for Galvin Therapy Center. He also worked at Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau as an Applied Behavior Analysis Supervisor, BCBA and youth counselor. His professional interests include parent training, daily living skill training/education and early intervention.
Funding Options
In-Network
Our clinicians are in-network with OH Medicaid, Aetna & First Health, AmeriHealth Caritis, Anthem BCBS, Buckeye (ABA and Psych Only), CareSource, Cigna (Medical), Cigna Evernorth, Humana, Medical Mutual, Medicare, Molina, POLR, Tricare, United Behavioral (BH) includes Community Plan of OH, and UHC Optum includes UHC Ind & Family Plan. While we may not be in-network with your insurance provider it may still be possible to receive benefits. In this case, please contact our team to receive a benefits investigation. We will also contact your insurance provider for prior authorization to determine your out-of-pocket costs due at the time of your appointment.