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COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES AND TEACHERS

Beacon ABA Services provides ABA treatment in the homes and schools of families
affected by childhood autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and behavioral concerns.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Beacon provides a positive work environment with employee training, consultation
and supervision that enables our staff to grow professionally and reach their
highest potential while assisting children to reach theirs.
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CREATING PARTNERSHIPS

Beacon’s mission is to work in partnership with families, early intervention
programs and school systems to foster essential life skills for children with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and challenging behavior.
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PRACTICING EXCELLENCE

Beacon ABA Services uses only evidence-based instructional practices based on
the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Beacon actively contributes
to the field through training, research and professional partnerships.
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ABOUT US

Beacon ABA Services, Inc. (Beacon) is a private group practice of board
certified and licensed applied behavior analysts, behavioral therapists, and
licensed psychologists who specialize in working with very young children with
developmental disabilities. Our Clinical Intervention Team is comprised of
experts highly trained in evidence-based treatment interventions to children
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Beacon Assessment Center team is a
highly trained group of licensed psychologists who can conduct early diagnostic
evaluations and neurodevelopmental assessments. Beacon has been working
extensively with individuals on the autism spectrum for over 26 years. Beacon
utilizes evidence-based procedures and treatments based on principles of Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA). Beacon actively contributes to the field of ABA through
training students and professionals, contributing to field-based research and
establishing collaborative professional community partnerships.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Research has shown that early identification of autism and intensive treatment
leads to better functional outcomes for children. Research has shown the
techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to be highly effective in
promoting the development of new skills and the reduction of interfering
behaviors in very young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
Beacon ABA Services was established to provide critical diagnostic services and
early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) for young children.


PRE-DIAGNOSTIC BEHAVIOR CONSULTATION SERVICES

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Services consist of consultation visits by a professional experienced in Applied
Behavior Analysis to assist with ongoing behavioral challenges for families.
These services are available for families enrolled in Early Intervention (EI)
interested in pursuing diagnostic screening for autism services. These services
can be initiated by completing our referral form on our website or by request
from your EI Service Coordinator.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

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Early Childhood Diagnostic Services are available for families who are enrolled
in Early Intervention (EI) and are pursuing Early Intensive Behavioral
Intervention (EIBI) from Beacon. These services can be initiated by completing
our referral form on our website or by request from your EI Service Coordinator.
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments are also available for clients
transitioning from EIBI services and pursuing In-Home and Center-Based services
from Beacon after the age of three.

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IN-HOME EARLY INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SERVICES

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In-Home Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) services are available
for families enrolled in Early Intervention (EI) who have received an autism
diagnosis from Beacon or elsewhere.  Beacon is one of the largest Specialty
Service Providers for the Early Intervention Division of the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health serving all areas of the Commonwealth. These
services can be initiated by completing our referral form on our website or from
your EI Service Coordinator in the EI client system.

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OVER THE AGE OF 3 IN-HOME AND CENTER-BASED APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES

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In-Home and Center-Based Services are available for children diagnosed with
autism as part of a transition from services provided through Early Intervention
at the age of three. These services utilize the principles of applied behavior
analysis and are funded through insurance. The focus of the In-Home and
Center-Based Services period is to provide children and parents with support in
developing skills related to the core deficits of autism: communication, social
skills and adaptive behavior, and work on pre-requisites for your child’s
success in school. These services are available from the age of three and can
continue until your child either meets clinical criteria for discharge or
attends school full-time.

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CAREERS: LOVE YOUR LIFE’S WORK!

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OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM


CARING THROUGH COMPETENCE

Providing ABA services and making a difference to families affected by ASD

ROBERT F. LITTLETON, JR. ED.D.

Founder and CEO

Robert F. Littleton Jr. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of numerous
service agencies including Beacon ABA Services of Massachusetts and Connecticut,
the Evergreen Center, Criterion Child Enrichment, BehaviorPedia Inc., and Human
Services Management Corporation. Dr. Littleton has taught elementary and special
education in the Barnstable Public Schools. He has held certifications as an
Administrator of Special Education and as an Early Intervention Program
Director. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, and his Masters in Education in Severe Special Needs from Lesley
University.   Dr. Littleton completed his doctoral research in Special Education
at Boston University on the treatment of toddlers with expressive language
delay. He is a past President of the Massachusetts Association for Approved
Private Schools and is a former Chair of the Council of Affiliated State
Associations, a subcommittee of the National Association of Private Special
Education Centers. He is also a founding incorporator of the Massachusetts
Association for Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Littleton was the catalyst and
has been a key contributor to the development of graduate training programs for
behavior analysts at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and Cambridge
College. He has served as a committee chair for the Massachusetts Early
Intervention Consortium and as a trustee the Cambridge Center for Behavioral
Studies. He is currently a trustee of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Foundation and the Milford Regional Medical Center. In 2012, Dr. Littleton was
an inaugural recipient of the Salute to Service Award from the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst.



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PAULO GUILHARDI, PH.D., BCBA-D, LABA

Executive Vice President of Operations

Dr. Guilhardi is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Beacon ABA Services
of Massachusetts. He received his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Experimental
Psychology from Brown University. Dr. Guilhardi is responsible for the
day-to-day business operations and expansion of the Beacon practice. Dr.
Guilhardi works to ensure families have access to the highest quality and
intensive Applied Behavior Analysis services.  Dr. Guilhardi oversees the
business operations of Beacon satellite offices representing multiple regions
across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Dr. Guilhardi has extensive clinical
experience working with children affected by the Autism Spectrum and their
families in homes, schools, and residential environments

DAN ALMEIDA, PH.D., BCBA-D, LABA-MA

Executive Vice President of Clinical Services and Graduate Study

Daniel Almeida is the Executive Vice President of Clinical Services and Graduate
Study.  He is also the Program Director for the Ph.D. in ABA program at
Cambridge College.  Previously, he was the District Supervisor of ABA Services
for a major public school district in Greater Boston and held a variety of
director level positions at private, ABA-based schools is Massachusetts. He
received his Ph.D. in ABA from Simmons College. Dan has provided ABA services to
students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities for over 30
years.  He has published original research on staff training and interventions
for students with autism in peer-reviewed journals and has presented research at
national and regional conferences.  He has also conducted professional
development workshops in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).  He served as adjunct
faculty since 2002, teaching classes in certificate and graduate degree programs
in ABA.  Dan is passionate about training and supporting staff to provide
culturally responsive, evidence-based ABA treatment to families.

SUSAN RAPOZA-HOULE, M.S.ED., BCBA, LABA

Associate Vice President of Employee Development

Susan Rapoza-Houle is the Associate Vice President of Employee Development at
Beacon ABA Services. She received Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from
Bridgewater State College, a Master of Science in Special Education from Simmons
College, and a post master’s certificate in Behavior Analysis from Pennsylvania
State University. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2006 and
is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Massachusetts. Sue has more than 25 years of
experience in the field of behavior analysis, working with learners with
intensive special needs between the ages of 18 months to 25 years of age. Sue
served on the Massachusetts Autism Commission’s Workforce Development
Sub-Committee, has presented her research work at local and national
conferences, and has worked at Beacon for more than 18 years. As the Associate
Vice President of Employee Development, she is responsible for designing and
implementing professional development trainings.

CHARLES NEWFIELD, PH.D., BCBA-D, LABA, LBA, LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Newfield is the Chief Operating Officer of Beacon ABA Services in
Massachusetts and Connecticut. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Experimental
Psychology with a focus in the Experimental Analysis of Behavior from Adelphi
University. In addition to being a licensed and board certified behavior
analyst, he is also a licensed psychologist in Connecticut. Dr. Newfield has
been the Director for Behavioral Services at a private non-profit in Connecticut
for the past 18 years. During his tenure, he was responsible for the agency’s
dynamic growth in Connecticut where he oversaw development of a variety of
behavioral services for children in school settings including founding a state
approved special education school for students with high functioning autism and
other disabilities. Under his supervision, the School Consultation Division
began as a start-up and grew to become a division serving thousands of
individuals and their families and over 50 school districts. Dr. Newfield was a
founding member of a collaborative Master’s Program with Fitchburg State, MA in
Applied Behavior Analysis. He began his career serving as a Behavioral
Consultant for the ACES school programs in Connecticut for 10 years.

KELLEY HENRY, PSY.D., BCBA-D, LABA

Executive Vice President of Assessment Services

Dr. Henry is a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in early identification
and treatment of young children with developmental disabilities, social, and
behavior challenges. She has almost 20 years of clinical experience working with
children with Autism Spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. Dr.
Henry received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from William James
College formerly known as the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology,
earned a masters´ degree in child development from Tufts University, and
bachelors’ degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She completed graduate
work within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College. Dr.
Henry has extensive post-doctorate clinical training within the pediatric
neuropsychology specialty. She has worked in a clinical capacity in early
intervention programs, with specialty service providers, in schools and
hospitals, as well as private practice. Dr. Henry has worked at Beacon for five
years. In that time, she has been instrumental in the development of the Beacon
Assessment Center, a program of Beacon ABA Services developed to provide high
quality diagnostic evaluation and neuropsychological assessments to families. In
her role as Senior Vice President of Assessment Service, Dr. Henry oversees a
team of Licensed Psychologists and Speech-Language Pathologists working out of
seven satellite locations across the Commonwealth.

DIONE CHRISTY, PH.D. (CONSULT)

Senior Advisor, Office of Belonging: Cultural Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
Practice

Dr. Dione Christy is the Senior Advisor of the Office of Belonging: Cultural
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Practice (B:CEID) of Human Services Management
Corporation. Previously, she served as a visiting adjunct Professor of Practice
with Nova University, Advising Senior Consultant with Virginia Department of
Education, Division of Quality Schools, and Chair/Senior Lead Evaluator with
Cognia Corporation. Dr. Christy has also served as President of a
Washington-based public service organization and Nonprofit Senior Executive of a
Northern Virginia-based National Association overseeing superintendent and
principal leadership development.  Dr. Christy has previously been appointed to
the Educator Workforce Diversity Initiative Task Force and State Equity Plan of
the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the
Harvard University and Boston Public Schools Inclusion and Equity Advisory
Committee and Equity Working Group. Dr. Christy has been invited to speak at
thought leadership events and has numerous service honors and awards such as the
United States President’s Education Awards for Educational Excellence, Chamber
of Commerce’s International ATHENA Individual Leadership Award, Economic Council
and the Education Foundation’s Administrator of the Year, Executive Women’s
National Female Executive Award, and DWYER Award for Excellence in Special
Education. Dr. Christy earned post-doctorate advanced certification in change
leadership, education reform, and urban education superintendent from Harvard
University; global education senior policy fellow designation from the institute
of Education Leadership (IEL), a Ph.D. (College of Sciences Marshall, Kappa
Delta Pi honors, distinction) in leadership and education from Barry University,
and a M.S. in speech language pathology supervision and administration from Nova
University. Additionally, she is certified in Facilitative Leadership for Social
Change from the Interaction Institute for Social Change.

ROBERT K. ROSS, ED.D, BCBA-D, LABA

Clinical Advisor

Dr. Ross is the Clinical Advisor at Beacon ABA Services of Massachusetts and
Connecticut. He received his Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from
Northeastern University and his Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. Dr.
Ross oversees all research activity at Beacon. He also provides direct and
consultation services to families, schools and educational programs throughout
the U.S. and Canada. He is a founding member and current Past President of the
Massachusetts Association for Applied Behavior Analysis. Dr. Ross is also the
President of the Autism Special Interest Group (SIG) of ABAI, and has served
three terms on the ABAI Practice Board.


FEATURED NEWS

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Read the latest from Beacon ABA Services in our news section.


LISTEN NOW: OPERANT INNOVATIONS PODCAST

by Beacon ABA | News & Information

Sarah Calder, a Behavior Therapist at Beacon,  joined Dr. Joseph Vedora and Dr.
Dan Almeida on the Operant Innovations podcast to discuss Cambridge College's
Master’s and Ph.D. program, offered in partnership with Beacon ABA Services and
the Evergreen Center. Sarah...

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CLINICAL RESEARCH REPORTS

by Beacon ABA | News & Information

Beacon is proud to contribute to the latest evidence based strategies in the
field of ABA therapy. We regularly analyze clinical research reports to support
our core value of utilizing evidence-based strategies that lead to functional
treatment outcomes for clients,...

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VIDEO: ABOUT US

by Beacon ABA | News & Information

Beacon has developed an informational video for professionals, clients, and
staff. Meet some members of the Beacon ABA Services team as they discuss
Beacon's tradition of excellence in evidence-based service delivery and employee
development....

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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What is love except for another name for the use of positive reinforcement? Or
vice versa.

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Beacon ABA Services specializes in evidence-based treatment to young children

with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).


PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Pre-Diagnostic Behavior Consultation Services Early Childhood Diagnostic
Services In-Home Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention Services Over the Age
of 3 In-Home and Center-Based Applied Behavior Analysis Services


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