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About
Allison Gammon

Allison has 20 year of experience working and playing with children with Autism.

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She has worked extensively with children between the ages of 2 and 11 with a range of developmental disabilities including Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, and PDD-NOS.   

 

She has provided consultation services to families regarding a range of issues including social skills, play skills, toilet training, behavior problems, language acquisition skills, and more.

 

Additionally, she has worked both 1:1 and in groups with children to teach play skills, social skills, language skills, and communication skills.  

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She currently provides 1:1 in-home therapy to children with Autism in the Capital District.

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In addition to being a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst, Allison is also a 200 hr certified yoga teacher with a specialty in kids' yoga and Yoga for Autism.

 

Allison believes in the power of play and tailored strategies to foster a joy of learning. Her commitment to each child's unique journey makes her a trusted partner for families seeking support.

Child Playing

Our Process

Tailored Child Interventions

Allison Gammon, M.S. BCBA provides 1:1 in-home ABA services for your child and family.  She specializes in early intervention 1:1 services for young children ages 2-4 on the Autism Spectrum and also provides 1:1 ABA services for children up to age 8 on the Autism Spectrum. 

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In-home ABA services address a variety of skills such as language skills, self-help skills, toileting skills, social skills, play skills, as well as addressing behavioral difficulties.  Skills are taught in a fun and playful way, always keeping your child's interests and preferences in mind.

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These services take place in your home so that the skills are learned in the most relevant scenario for your child. 

Skills can also be addressed in your child's community.  This may include hair cuts, social skills at the park, going shopping, etc.  In this way, your child is learning the skills that he or she needs in the environment which best suits his or her individual needs.  

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An individualized plan is created based upon the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills - Revised (The ABLLS®-R).  This assessment is used to create a unique behavior plan for your child and family.  

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Allison Gammon M.S. BCBA's in-home programs include:

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  • Verbal Behavior approach to language

  • Comprehensive Assessment using criterion-referenced tests (ABLLS-R and AFLS)

  • Parent Training

  • Errorless teaching procedures to minimize frustration

  • Programming lead through capturing child's motivation

  • Functional Assessment to determine why problem behaviors occur

  • Functional Communication Training to replace problem behaviors with appropriate behavior

  • Natural Environment Teaching (NET)

  • Individualized, data-driven treatment plans

Professional History

Expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis

Education

Allison Gammon M.S. BCBA received her B.A. in Psychology from Tulane University in 2005 and her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis for individuals with Developmental Disabilities from Auburn University in 2007.

Experience

Certifications

Allison has 20 years experience

working with children with 

ages of 2 and 11 with a range of developmental disabilities including Autism, Aspergers, ADHD, and PDD-NOS.   

 

She has provided consultation services to families regarding a range of issues including social skills, play skills, toilet training, behavior problems, language acquisition skills, and more.

 

Additionally, she has worked both 1:1 and in groups with children to teach play skills, social skills, language skills, and communication skills.

Allison Gammon M.S. BCBA is a Board Certified BCBA and a NY State Licensed BCBA.

Approach

Allison Gammon M.S. BCBA's in-home programs are FULLY individualized based on each child's unique personality and needs.  Programs include:

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  • Verbal Behavior approach to language

  • Comprehensive Assessment using criterion-referenced tests (ABLLS-R and AFLS)

  • Parent Training

  • Errorless teaching procedures to minimize frustration

  • Programming lead through capturing child's motivation

  • Functional Assessment to determine why problem behaviors occur

  • Functional Communication Training to replace problem behaviors with appropriate behavior

  • Natural Environment Teaching (NET)

  • Individualized, data-driven treatment plans

Specialization

Allison focuses on each child's individual personality to promote language, cognitive, and play skills to help them navigate life's challenges, discover who they are, and to achieve their full potential.

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