Melmark New England

More of our students have joined the Best Fitness crew, rotating 12 students across two days on the jobsite. Most recently, Michael, Josh, RJ, and Kyle rocked some pink for a Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser board. Way to show support, team!

📸 Snapshots from BABAT 2024! This year, our dedicated Melmark team attended the annual BABAT conference to share knowledge, connect with industry leaders, and expand our expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis. It was a fantastic opportunity for our staff to engage with the latest in research, practice, and ethics while exploring innovative ways to improve the lives of those we serve. Thank you to BABAT for hosting such an impactful event and to our incredible staff for your commitment to professional growth and excellence. Here's to applying what we’ve learned to continue making a meaningful difference every day!

We’re excited to share that our school-age program has officially joined the long-standing jobsite at Salvatore's Restaurant! Josh, RJ, Kyle, and Hunter took on their new roles in the dish room, working together to tackle all kinds of cookware. The team had a blast, especially enjoying the challenge of spraying down the larger and funkier-sized items. We’re so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm!

📢 We’re Hiring in Stoughton, MA! Join our dedicated team at Melmark and help make a difference in the lives of those we serve! We are excited to announce two amazing career opportunities: 🔹 Director of Educational Services 🔹 Educational Coordinator If you're passionate about education, leadership, and creating a positive impact, these roles could be the perfect fit for you! Apply today and become part of a community where your work truly matters! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eqbcYtwZ

In a recent edition of @Autismspectrumnews, MNE Executive Director Katie Salvatore wrote about the role that organizations play in ensuring that individuals live value-driven lives. The article, titled “Establishing and Promoting Self-Care Within a Human Services Agency” can be found by visiting https://lnkd.in/e6DwVuqb

Big shoutout to Yariel, Owen, and Lucas for doing an amazing job at Shoppe Barber shop in Dracut! After their shifts, they enjoy sitting in the barber chairs and getting their hair brushed. Keep up the great work, team!

The October issue of Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) features an interview with Melmark President and CEO Rita M. Gardner by ASAT Vice President and Melmark Senior Director of Research Mary Jane Weiss about expanding equitable access to services for individuals with autism. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d2ykBfJt

Melmark team members Lauren Carter, Emily Chin, Maria Wizboski, and Mary Jane Weiss draw the correlation that the more complex the individual’s needs are, the greater the need for interdisciplinary care in a recent article for @AutismSpectrumNews. To read the full article, visit https://lnkd.in/euW-a5ER

We are excited to share a recent publication co-authored by Brad Stevenson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CDE®, Keri Bethune, PhD., BCBA-D, and Rita Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, CDE®. The article, Still Left Behind: How Behavior Analysts Can Improve Children’s Access, Equity, and Inclusion to Their Entitled Education, reflects on a 1970 Boston task force’s findings of school exclusion and highlights how, despite advancements, many children are still excluded today due to behavioral and cultural differences. The authors emphasize the urgent need for coordinated advocacy to ensure every child has access to education. Download for FREE: https://ow.ly/AQ7a50TN11q

🎉 Happy Recent Birthdays to Elaine and Jason! 🎉 Wishing you both a year filled with joy, laughter, and wonderful memories! We hope your special day was as amazing as you are!