Professional Development
Introduction to RBT Training
According to CDC in 2021, 1 in 44 children have autism spectrum disorder. 1 in 5 school age children has some forms of learning difficulties. There is an increase in demand for highly qualified service providers. Behavior technicians are the lifeblood of the ABA services.Companies spend thousand of dollars each year to train behavior technician. Poorly trained behavior technician will lead to substandard quality of ABA services. ABC NYC aims to address the gap in training competent behavior technician. We designed a training program that utilize Behavior Skills Training (BST) to ensure that behavior technician are ethical, practices evidenced-based intervention, and they are ready to work on the first day. This training is also beneficial to special education teachers to improve their classroom management skills. Families of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities can use this for parent training purposes.
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Introduction to RBT Training
According to CDC in 2021, 1 in 44 children have autism spectrum disorder. 1 in 5 school age children has some forms of learning difficulties. There is an increase in demand for highly qualified service providers. Behavior technicians are the lifeblood of the ABA services.Companies spend thousand of dollars each year to train behavior technician. Poorly trained behavior technician will lead to substandard quality of ABA services. ABC NYC aims to address the gap in training competent behavior technician. We designed a training program that utilize Behavior Skills Training (BST) to ensure that behavior technician are ethical, practices evidenced-based intervention, and they are ready to work on the first day. This training is also beneficial to special education teachers to improve their classroom management skills. Families of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities can use this for parent training purposes.
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Early Intervention Program
Ascend Behavior Center Corp. (ABC NYC) has a provider agreement with the NYS Dept of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention, to provide EI Services. Our program is approved, regulated and funded by NYS Dept of Health and the NYC Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene. The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program for children under the age of 3 who are either suspected of having or at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.
Eligibility for EIP can be determined only by state-approved evaluators under contract. All needed EI services for eligible children are identified in collaboration with the parent and must be authorized by the NYC Early Intervention Official. The Service Coordinator will arrange for service providers, considering the individual needs of the child and family, as authorized by the NYC Early Intervention Official. EI Services may be delivered in childcare settings or community locations on request. Parents are responsible for paying any fees with childcare in such locations. All EIP Services are provided at no cost to parents. Health Insurance may be used for approved services.
What is Early Intervention Program?
The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program for infants and toddlers with special needs. Children with diagnosed conditions that lead to developmental delays (such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, etc.) are eligible for the EIP. Children with no diagnosis who havedelays in development may be eligible for the EIP if their delays are serious enough.
Early intervention services are provided where it’s best for the child - in places such as your home, day care, or other community settings. The EIP covers the cost of early intervention services only. The EIP does not pay for day care or other fees charged by community settings.
How to start Early Intervention Services?
If you have concerns about your child’s development, you can call the New York City Early Intervention Program at 311 to refer your child. Someone else can help you make the referral to the Early Intervention Program if you wish. If your child is found to be eligible for services by someone approved to perform this evaluation, you, county New York City staff, and other team members will make a plan to help your child – and your family.
Early intervention services in your plan and authorized by the county New York City are provided at no cost to you. The county will arrange for the services to be provided and will choose the provider based on the needs of your child and family. Your child’s health insurance may be used to cover some of the costs. All other costs for EIP services are paid for by your county and New York State.
Services
Service Coordination
Supplemental Evaluation
Supplemental Evaluation
- Collaborate with other service providers to secure needed services for families.
- Maintain proper documentation on families and children.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Supplemental Evaluation
Supplemental Evaluation
Supplemental Evaluation
• Psychologist: Evaluates and diagnoses children, and help
families cope with their child’s disability and the family’s
unique challenges
Speech Therapy
Special Education
Special Education
• Speech language pathologist: Helps children express
what they want/what they need, helps them understand the
world around them, and helps them understand what others
are saying to them.
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special educator: Uses strategies, interventions, and
instruction to enhance the overall development of children
with disabilities
About Us
Cherry Ann M. Chishti, M.Ed., MS.Ed., NCSP, BCBA, LBA
Cherry Ann M. Chishti, M.Ed., MS.Ed., NCSP, BCBA, LBA
Cherry Ann M. Chishti, M.Ed., MS.Ed., NCSP, BCBA, LBA
Program Director / Co-founder
NYS Certified Special Education Teacher
NYS Certified School Psychologist
NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
- Almost two decades of experience in special education
- Awardee Improving Children’s Outcome Scholarship (Fordham University)
- Awardee Davis Scholarship (Fordham University)
Mohammed Chishti, CPA, MBA
Cherry Ann M. Chishti, M.Ed., MS.Ed., NCSP, BCBA, LBA
Cherry Ann M. Chishti, M.Ed., MS.Ed., NCSP, BCBA, LBA
Chief Executive Officer / Co-founder
- Financial controller with more than 13 years of experience in accounting in various industries in New York City, Singapore, and Malaysia.
- Mohammed speaks English, Bangla, Hindi and Malay.
- Mohammed completed his Masters Degree in Accounting from Long Island University New York with Honors and Bachelor of
Chief Executive Officer / Co-founder
- Financial controller with more than 13 years of experience in accounting in various industries in New York City, Singapore, and Malaysia.
- Mohammed speaks English, Bangla, Hindi and Malay.
- Mohammed completed his Masters Degree in Accounting from Long Island University New York with Honors and Bachelor of Accounting and Finance at University of Technology, Sydney.
- President, Chishti CPA, PC
- President, Ornithology Group