Evidence-Based Solutions
We partner with K-12 public and private schools as a consultative guide in effective behavior and classroom interventions for students with learning challenges. We equip administration, teachers and staff with the tools needed for their students to succeed. Our specialized team has experience in special education administration with proven strategies. This first hand knowledge guides how we work together!
Watch Katie Schaefer, M.Ed. BCBA, COBA, one of our behavior analysts and intervention specialists, provide tips on how to transition into kindergarten smoothly and support your child at the start of the school year.
Watch Nathan Ratvosky, M.Ed., one of our intervention specialists, as he discusses what is an IEP and why it is so important to have one for neurodiverse kids in the classroom.
Student Focused
Direct Instruction
Each student has specific needs identified in their individualized education plan (IEP). Our team of intervention specialists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) can address these requirements through:
- Discrete trial and naturalistic developmental teaching approaches
- Whole group, small group, or individual social skills instruction
- Teaching of emotion regulation / calm down strategies
- Building students skills in organization and executive functioning
- Teaching self management skills needed for community inclusion
Functional Behavior Assessment
Our multidisciplinary approach to Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) identifies reasons for persistent challenging behaviors and establishes replacement strategies to help students thrive.
Staff Focused
Meet our Coordinator of Education Services and Intervention Specialists
Katie Schaefer, M.Ed. BCBA, COBA
Coordinator of Education Services, 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.
Nathan Ratkovsky, M.Ed.
Intervention Specialist
Nathan Ratkovsky is a certified Intervention Specialist K-12 (mild/moderate) and holds an Elementary Education teaching license in K-5. He earned his Bachelor's degree and Master’s degree from Mercyhurst College. He has 11 years of experience as an Intervention Specialist and began his career working with elementary-aged students (K-2) as well as middle school aged students (5-8). He has provided individual, small group, and whole group instruction to help guide children academically, socially, emotionally and behaviorally. Nathan has worked alongside with teachers to design and implement individualized programs that best fit the students' learning while tracking students progress.
Brittany Schlesinger, M.Ed., BCBA, COBA
Coordinator of Behavioral Services, 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
Behavior Analyst and 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
Behavior Analyst and 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.
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.
Scholarship
Education services we provide are eligible for billing to the Autism Scholarship and the Jon Peterson Scholarship. For more information please visit: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Scholarships