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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Jenny Argueta, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA
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Jennifer Fasching, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
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Jenny earned her B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington, Virginia in 2007 and completed her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May of 2014 from Hampton University. Jenny has 10 years of experience working with children with ASD and other related developmental disabilities in their home environment. Aside from applied behavior analysis, Jenny has gained experience working with the pediatric population as a licensed speech language pathologist in early intervention, charter schools, and private practice, as well as with adults in a hospital setting. Jenny has experience working with families in both English and Spanish. Jenny enjoys working with her families and being a part of each child's journey.
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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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Katelyn Prue, MS, BCBA, LBA
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Katherine Krupinski, MS, BCBA, LBA
Behavior Analyst - Clinical Supervisor |
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Katelyn earned her B.S. degree in Psychology and Philosophy from St. Lawrence University in Upstate New York in 2014 and completed her Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis in May 2017 from Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts. Katelyn has over seven years of related experience working with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. In addition to working in the field of behavior analysis, Katelyn has enjoyed working on research topics in experimental behavior analysis including research on delay discounting and impulsivity, and shaping behavior in animals. Additionally, she has worked in public and private schools as well as in the home setting providing direct ABA therapy to clients ranging from 2-years-old to 20-years-old. She enjoys collaborating with families and other professionals to help her clients be as independent and successful as possible.
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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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Lauren Faust, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA
Behavior Analyst- Clinical Supervisor
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.
Behavior Analyst- Clinical Supervisor
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.
Diana Mean-Nguyen, RBT
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, RBT
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.
Rebekah Bernstein, RBT
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 . Rebekah is currently pursing her BCBA credential.
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 . Rebekah is currently pursing her BCBA credential.
Ally Engelbrecht, RBT
Ally graduated from James Madison University in 2018 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Following graduation she relocated from Harrisonburg, Virginia to Fairfax, Virginia and began working for Avail as a Registered Behavior Technician. While this is her first time working as a behavior technician, Ally has previously worked at nursing homes and short term elder care facilities where she assisted the activities departments in creating engaging programs for residents. Though her current clients range from 5-9 years old, she hopes to expand her work to support elderly individuals diagnosed with dementia and other age- based needs and provide ABA therapy in nursing homes.
Ally graduated from James Madison University in 2018 with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Following graduation she relocated from Harrisonburg, Virginia to Fairfax, Virginia and began working for Avail as a Registered Behavior Technician. While this is her first time working as a behavior technician, Ally has previously worked at nursing homes and short term elder care facilities where she assisted the activities departments in creating engaging programs for residents. Though her current clients range from 5-9 years old, she hopes to expand her work to support elderly individuals diagnosed with dementia and other age- based needs and provide ABA therapy in nursing homes.
Krystal Nimox, RBT
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, RBT
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.
Amy Garcia, RBT
Amy is completing her last semester working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Industrial Organizational Psychology from George Mason University in Spring 2019. She plans to pursue a Master’s program in School Psychology. She has five years of experience working with children, ages two to six years old, in various settings (preschool, public school, in-home). She has worked for the Center for Children and Families, a program directed by Florida International University, where she gained extensive experience in behavior modification, primarily with children who have ADHD and ODD. Amy enjoys working with children of all ages and being a part of helping them succeed.
Amy is completing her last semester working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Industrial Organizational Psychology from George Mason University in Spring 2019. She plans to pursue a Master’s program in School Psychology. She has five years of experience working with children, ages two to six years old, in various settings (preschool, public school, in-home). She has worked for the Center for Children and Families, a program directed by Florida International University, where she gained extensive experience in behavior modification, primarily with children who have ADHD and ODD. Amy enjoys working with children of all ages and being a part of helping them succeed.
