About
Stefanie Barenblat
Stefanie draws from over 25 years of experience working individually and intensively with over 500 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and their families. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and holds a Master’s degree in Special Education.
Stefanie has trained parents and educators from all over the world to successfully meet a wide range of social, educational, and behavioral goals. Prior to her work with families affected by autism, Stefanie taught preschool, both for Head Start and private preschools. She values collaboration with families and teachers for positive behavior support.
Connections Autism Services
Philosophy
Children with autism deserve respect.
We will delight in your child as s/he is. With this positive regard, we help you teach to your child’s unique strengths and needs.
Encouragement is paramount.
Our praise as your child learns new skills is enthusiastic and heartfelt. We celebrate your child’s efforts, as well as yours.
Behavior is often a form of communication.
Your child is telling you something: that s/he needs attention, or that something’s too hard or overwhelming, etc. We help you figure out the message, and build your child’s communication skills.
Parents are key.
Your relationship with your child is central to their progress. We teach you to interact with your child in ways that build genuine social and communication skills.