PROGRAM COORDINATORS

All of our Program Coordinators maintain current knowledge and high-level expertise through Autism Partnership’s commitment to ongoing training. Our training is conducted in both the USA and Canada. In this way, we ensure our skills and techniques are the most current and effective possible. Our staff provide professional knowledge and expertise, delivered with a sensitivity to the issues a family may encounter when raising a child with autism.

Our current coordinators all have degrees in related disciplines and are highly experienced in planning and implementing Applied Behavioral Analysis programs for individuals with autism.

Dr. John McEachin visits Calgary to provide training and consultation to the coordinators and senior level staff. Coordinators also participate in the annual AP International Week at the Seal Beach main office, where they attend presentations from a variety of guest speakers as well as receive further training from PhD level consultants.

Erin Bond, B. Ed.

Erin has been supervising and implementing ABA treatment programs to children diagnosed with ASD since 1997. She has worked in several different capacities, including: Senior Behaviour Therapist, Educational Assistant, Special Education Teacher, Assistant Program Coordinator, and since 2002, as a Program Coordinator/Behaviour Consultant with Autism Partnership. Erin has also provided numerous workshops, presentations and training sessions to parents, behaviour therapists, teachers, educational assistants and professionals in the field on the practical implementation of behaviour theory and strategies. In additional to her role as a Program Coordinator/Behaviour Consultant with AP, Erin is also the Program Director and Special Education Consultant for Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre, a PUF-funded, ABA education program for preschoolers with special needs.

Lindsay Birchall, B.Sc. Hons. (Psychology)

Lindsay has been working with children with Autism in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2003, initially as a Senior Program Specialist, and now as a Program Coordinator providing services to families, staff and school personnel throughout Alberta. She has worked as a therapist/assistant in several different settings, including home programs, school support, recreational and community-based programs. Lindsay also has several years of experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities in residential and classroom settings.

Alison Colville, B.ChSt.

Alison holds a Bachelor of Applied Child Studies degree and a Children’s Mental Health Certificate. She has been working with Autism Partnership providing Behavioural Intervention to children with autism for 5 years. Alison has experience with a variety of settings including 1:1 home programs, social club, staff/parent training and various positions with Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre (BTLC, a PUF funded ABA preschool program). She currently provides Program Coordination services in Calgary and Southern Alberta, and coordinates scheduling for staff and families.