What exactly is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and how can it help my family member with autism? Join TACA Orange County and Randi Ann Ethridge and Kinsey Varner of Creative Solution for Hope to get all your questions about ABA. We'll cover from methodologies to data and training to team. RSVP so we can save you a spot. As an added bonus we will have The Coffee Makers joining us to serve you coffee and snacks. The Coffee Makers were created by some of our most innovative teens from a joint social skills group they attend together. They have been working together to get their business started. They have collaboratively chosen their business name, designed the logo, established their roles, created price points for their merchandise, in addition to ordering and stocking their supplies for sale.
Randi Ann Ethridge is a BCBA that has been in the field of ABA for 16 plus years. She started out as a BI, with a focus on early intervention. Starting families on this journey has been her passion. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with Dual Teaching Credentials and found that the field called her back from the classroom to work more intimately with the families. Randi Ann Taught in the Huntington Beach school district for 5 years off and on, collecting hours for her masters degree. She is back in the clinical setting and continues to enjoy her work. “The families I have worked with, who have helped shape me to be the professional I am, always hold a place near and dear in my heart.” Randi Ann currently works as the Director of Early Intervention at Creative Solutions for Hope and heads the trainings and workshops for entering BI’s. She draws her motivation to continue in this field from her clients and the fact that she too is now a mother of a young child. “No family needs to be alone on this journey. And certainly should be informed what to expect on this journey. And I’m honored to be a apart of that.”
Kinsey Varner is a BCBA who has been in the ABA field for four years. Kinsey received her Masters degree in ABA through National University. She started out as a behavior interventionist who lead the social skills groups and eventually grew to a case manager and then a clinical supervisor. Kinsey has found her passion in teaching social skills and life skills to kids and teenagers. She is in charge of creating and developing the curriculum for the social skills groups. She also enjoys supporting the BI’s in how to support their clients when learning social skills in a group setting. Along with social skills, Kinsey also has experience with the use of speech generated devices. Apart from running the social skills department, Kinsey also helps lead the mentorship program that works to support BI’s throughout their journey in the ABA field. She is dedicated to helping her clients reach their full potential!