OUR MISSION:
Avail Outreach is a team of highly trained professionals who strives to build upon identified strengths to empower individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and with related disabilities and their families to achieve optimal outcomes that enhance their quality of life. Our services focus on the use of a variety of behavioral and educational strategies in the home, school and community in collaboration with families and related service providers to get the best results for the individuals that we support. We design programs specifically for each individual's goals, objectives and abilities and believe that everyone can achieve success with the appropriate resources, skills and knowledge.
Julie Crabtree, MS, BCBA, LBA
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Ashley Robinson, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA
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Katherine Krupinski, MS, BCBA, LBA
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Jennifer Fasching, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
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Katherine received her B.S. degree from Northwestern University in Human Development and Psychological Services, and completed her Master's Degree in Professional Behavior Analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology. During her studies, she worked with children and adults at a residential camp for individuals with special needs, and gained experience in the in-patient psychiatric unit at Lurie's Children's Hospital. Katherine has been providing home and clinic based ABA services in the DMV since 2015. She is passionate about providing individualized treatment to help every learner succeed.
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Jennifer graduated with a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Rochester and completed her certification coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis at George Mason University. She has taught special education in the public school setting serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities, and she has also worked in homes providing direct ABA therapy. She has experience in early intervention, verbal behavior, and parent training. She enjoys collaborating with families and other professionals to help each child succeed.
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Lauren Faust, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
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Rebekah Bernstein, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Behavior Analyst - Clinical Supervisor |
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Lauren earned her B.S. degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland and M.Ed in Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College. She has experience working in a school program that administers early childhood intervention and special education programs for infants and toddlers. Lauren completed her course work to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst while providing ABA services to children ages 3-14+ in a variety of environments including: school, community, in-home and clinic settings.
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Rebekah received in her Masters of Education in Special Education, concentration in Severe Disabilities from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University in 2012. She completed her certification coursework in behavior analysis through Florida Institute of Technology. She has taught students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities in a variety of school settings (public, non-public, self-contained, comprehensive). Most recently she taught students with Autism in a public school setting for 6 years. Rebekah has experience working with learners ages 3-21+ in a variety of settings (home, clinic, school, community). Rebekah is excited to join Avail and work with a variety of qualified professionals to help all learners achieve success .
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Diana Mean-Nguyen, Registered Behavior Technician
Diana received her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has worked with individuals with special needs since 2012. In 2012, she ran and operated dance & movement workshops involving movement therapy, motor skills and creative movement. In addition, she had aided clients with traumatic brain injuries and various disabilities at their home. She actively engaged in the Rediscovery 10k that helped support individuals with brain injuries and other neurological disabilities. In the past, Diana had the opportunity to volunteer at WETA public television broadcasting for Brainline.org. Diana has been with Avail Outreach, LLC. since 2014 providing direct, in-home ABA services. She continues to enjoy working with her kiddos and plans on sitting for her BCBA exam in 2019.
Diana received her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has worked with individuals with special needs since 2012. In 2012, she ran and operated dance & movement workshops involving movement therapy, motor skills and creative movement. In addition, she had aided clients with traumatic brain injuries and various disabilities at their home. She actively engaged in the Rediscovery 10k that helped support individuals with brain injuries and other neurological disabilities. In the past, Diana had the opportunity to volunteer at WETA public television broadcasting for Brainline.org. Diana has been with Avail Outreach, LLC. since 2014 providing direct, in-home ABA services. She continues to enjoy working with her kiddos and plans on sitting for her BCBA exam in 2019.
Nicole Cady, Registered Behavior Technician
Nicole earned her B.S. in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in 2013. Nicole began working for Avail in the summer of 2016 after moving to Virginia from Wisconsin. Prior to becoming a RBT, Nicole was an elementary special education teacher in Wisconsin for two years. Nicole has ten years of experience working with children with special needs ages 18 months to 50 years-old in a variety of setting including: recreational, residential, in-school, in-home, in-clinic, and institutional. Nicole began her M. of Ed program for Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University in the fall of 2017 and will finish her coursework in the Spring of 2019 with plans to sit for the BCBA exam in the summer/fall of 2019.
Nicole earned her B.S. in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in 2013. Nicole began working for Avail in the summer of 2016 after moving to Virginia from Wisconsin. Prior to becoming a RBT, Nicole was an elementary special education teacher in Wisconsin for two years. Nicole has ten years of experience working with children with special needs ages 18 months to 50 years-old in a variety of setting including: recreational, residential, in-school, in-home, in-clinic, and institutional. Nicole began her M. of Ed program for Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University in the fall of 2017 and will finish her coursework in the Spring of 2019 with plans to sit for the BCBA exam in the summer/fall of 2019.
Krystal Nimox, Registered Behavior Technician
Krystal graduated from Hampton University in 2017, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders Speech Pathology and Audiology, and University of Maryland in 2018, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Special Education with an ABA Masters certificate at George Mason University. Krystal has experience providing speech services at a Speech and Hearing Clinic at Hampton and has been working with children for over 5 years. She is excited to be apart of Avail Outreach team in making a difference.
Krystal graduated from Hampton University in 2017, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders Speech Pathology and Audiology, and University of Maryland in 2018, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Special Education with an ABA Masters certificate at George Mason University. Krystal has experience providing speech services at a Speech and Hearing Clinic at Hampton and has been working with children for over 5 years. She is excited to be apart of Avail Outreach team in making a difference.
Amy Barnette, Registered Behavior Technician
Amy earned her B.S degree in Health Promotion with a minor in Psychology from Liberty University in 2015. Amy relocated from Roanoke, VA to Woodbridge, VA and starting working as RBT at Avail Outreach in 2018. Amy has 7 years experience working with children. She has previously worked at summer camps and has volunteered at Jill’s House with individuals with special needs on multiple occurrences. Amy is excited to join Avail Outreach in providing ABA therapy and help children of all ages succeed.
Amy earned her B.S degree in Health Promotion with a minor in Psychology from Liberty University in 2015. Amy relocated from Roanoke, VA to Woodbridge, VA and starting working as RBT at Avail Outreach in 2018. Amy has 7 years experience working with children. She has previously worked at summer camps and has volunteered at Jill’s House with individuals with special needs on multiple occurrences. Amy is excited to join Avail Outreach in providing ABA therapy and help children of all ages succeed.
Paige Avellar, Registered Behavior Technician
Paige graduated from California State University Stanislaus in 2017 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling but fell into the RBT position when she relocated to San Diego, CA in November 2018. Paige began working for Avail Outreach after relocating to the Northern Virginia area in March 2019. She is excited to be a part of such an enthusiastic team and can’t wait to see what fulfillment lies ahead.
Paige graduated from California State University Stanislaus in 2017 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling but fell into the RBT position when she relocated to San Diego, CA in November 2018. Paige began working for Avail Outreach after relocating to the Northern Virginia area in March 2019. She is excited to be a part of such an enthusiastic team and can’t wait to see what fulfillment lies ahead.
Alena Belland, Registered Behavior Technician
Lanie graduated from the University of Idaho with her B.S. degree in Psychology. After graduating, she decided to take a gap year and move back to Virginia with her family. Her experience of working with developmentally disabled children and adults inspired her to continue providing support for kids and learning more about the field of ABA therapy. She is excited to be making a difference in kids' lives and working as an RBT for Avail Outreach.
Lanie graduated from the University of Idaho with her B.S. degree in Psychology. After graduating, she decided to take a gap year and move back to Virginia with her family. Her experience of working with developmentally disabled children and adults inspired her to continue providing support for kids and learning more about the field of ABA therapy. She is excited to be making a difference in kids' lives and working as an RBT for Avail Outreach.
Londyn Gentry, Registered Behavior Technician
Londyn graduated from James Madison University in 2019 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and minor in Biology. Londyn returned to Springfield, VA and began her position as an RBT at Avail Outreach the summer of 2019. She has over 8 years of experience working with individuals with specials needs including volunteer work, running a summer camp, and recently interning at the Virginia Institute of Autism. Londyn is thrilled to be thrilled to apart of the Avail Outreach team.
Londyn graduated from James Madison University in 2019 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and minor in Biology. Londyn returned to Springfield, VA and began her position as an RBT at Avail Outreach the summer of 2019. She has over 8 years of experience working with individuals with specials needs including volunteer work, running a summer camp, and recently interning at the Virginia Institute of Autism. Londyn is thrilled to be thrilled to apart of the Avail Outreach team.
Xiaolu Zhang. Registered Behavior Technician
Xiaolu grew up in Beijing, China. She has a master's degree in Applied Psychology from Chinese Academy of Sciences, and recently obtained her M.Ed in Counseling from George Mason University. Xiaolu joined Avail in the Summer of 2019 as an RBT . During her study, she worked with preschoolers, middle-schoolers, and college students in school settings, some of whom had special needs. She also has experiences to engage in play therapy sessions with young children. As a practitioner as well as a mother, Xiaolu understands that nothing makes parents happier than seeing the growth of their children, no matter how big or small. She is enthusiastic to be part of the process.
Xiaolu grew up in Beijing, China. She has a master's degree in Applied Psychology from Chinese Academy of Sciences, and recently obtained her M.Ed in Counseling from George Mason University. Xiaolu joined Avail in the Summer of 2019 as an RBT . During her study, she worked with preschoolers, middle-schoolers, and college students in school settings, some of whom had special needs. She also has experiences to engage in play therapy sessions with young children. As a practitioner as well as a mother, Xiaolu understands that nothing makes parents happier than seeing the growth of their children, no matter how big or small. She is enthusiastic to be part of the process.
