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We specialize in helping kids get past their challenging behaviors
So they can get on with reaching their full potential
Children with challenging behaviors are often under-served by other programs
Children with autism, an emotional disability, and/or an intellectual disability are more likely to develop challenging behaviors.
Yet these children remain largely under-served by most programs. They tend to fail out of daycare, special ed, and even therapy, leaving parents and caregivers with few options to help them toward a brighter future.
That’s why we developed a process to help them
Using evidence-based, proven therapies that are on the forefront of treatment methodologies, we help these kiddos learn new behaviors and skills.
These new skills and behaviors help them get past their challenging behaviors so they can get on with becoming their best selves.
How we help your child break through challenging behaviors and learn new skills
SKILL-BASED TREATMENT (SBT)
“We’ve seen so much success with this treatment”
BCBAs Jessica Venaas and Carli Rankka discuss the Skill-Based Treatment model for helping children with challenging behaviors and the positive response they’ve seen from clients.
ABA FROM A TRAUMA-INFORMED PERSPECTIVE (ABA-TI)
Therapy becomes more comfortable — and successful
Our overall approach to treating challenging behaviors draws on the theory of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from a trauma-informed perspective (ABA-TI). While all ABA works to reduce maladaptive behaviors, ABA-TI incorporates the context of that behavior before trying to replace it. This approach helps your child feel more comfortable, engage with therapy, and make progress that had previously eluded them. Skill-based treatment is a trauma-informed treatment model.
OUR MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Collaboration leads to better outcomes for those facing the stickiest behavioral challenges
Problem behaviors can be an obstacle to a child receiving essential therapies like speech-language and occupational therapies. Because we’re an all-in-one clinic, our therapists frequently collaborate across disciplines to help kids work through behavioral challenges that had been holding them back. As a result, many of our clients who had previously been unsuccessful in speech or OT due to their behaviors are now able to access those services with us.
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Contact us to schedule an appointment
A BEHAVIOR TEAM LIKE NO OTHER
Your child will benefit from the best evidence-based methods for treating challenging behaviors
Our behavior team is committed to continuously learning and staying at the forefront of the best, evidence-based treatment methodologies to help children get past significant behaviors that may be holding them back.
Britney Bachmeier
Psy.S., NCSP, BCBA, LBA — Owner / Behavior Analyst
Britney is originally from Harvey, North Dakota. She has several years of experience working in the public school system serving students ages 3–21 and supporting schools is still her passion! Britney is a board certified and North Dakota licensed behavior analyst and nationally certified school psychologist. Additionally, she has graduate certificates in Organizational Behavior Management and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Britney teaches continuing education coursework through NDSU and is an RBT Evaluator with Certification Central. Outside of work, Britney enjoys spending time with her family and friends (especially being an aunt!), traveling, sports, reading, and will never turn down a good adventure! Areas of interest:
- Organizational behavior management
- Behavioral multi-tiered system of support (MTSS‑B)
- Integrated systems framework
- Systems level change
- School-Based functional behavior assessment
- Social/Emotional skills training
- Staff and parent training
- Restraint and seclusion prevention
- Client, student, and family advocacy
- Graduate Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis
- Master of Science and Specialist: School Psychology
- Shahaadada qalin-jabinta: Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and Spanish
- Minor: International Studies
Jessica Venaas
M.S., BCBA, LBA — ABA Clinical Supervisor
Jessica is originally from Fargo, North Dakota and has experience working in both the clinical and public-school setting. Jessica has completed her master’s level coursework in special education and graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis. She is a Board Certified and North Dakota Licensed Behavior Analyst and has a Level 5 Credential in the Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment protocol. Jessica is married to her husband, Bryce and they have one daughter, Blayke. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the lakes with her family, watching sports, traveling, and going to concerts.
Areas of interest:
University of Denver- Colorado
Areas of interest:
- Severe problem behavior
- School-Based behavior consultation
- Trauma-Informed applied behavior analysis
- Mental health and emotional/behavioral disorders
- Parent and staff training
- Adaptive daily living skills
University of Denver- Colorado
- Graduate Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis
- Master of Science: Special Education with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education and Emotional Disturbance
- Shahaadada qalin-jabinta: Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood Education
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Meg Teiken
M.S., BCBA, LBA — Behavior Analyst
Meg is originally from Moorhead, MN and has experience working in the field of ABA in the home, school, and clinic settings. She is board certified and licensed in ND. Meg specializes her treatment in clients with intellectual disabilities, severe language delays, and medical complexities. Outside of work, she is an overly dedicated dog mom to her black lab, Jax. Meg also enjoys spending time at the lake, with her husband, and family and friends.
Areas of interest:
University of North Dakota
Areas of interest:
- Autism, intellectual disabilities, and medical complexity
- Daily living skills, health, and safety
- Functional communication training
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Natural environment teaching
- Automatic and repetitive behavior
- Client, student, and family advocacy
University of North Dakota
- Master of Science: Special Education with an Emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bachelor of Science: Psychology and Child Youth and Family Studies
Kathryn Theige
M.S. BCBA, LBA — Behavior Analyst and Quality Assurance Officer
Kathryn is originally from Moorhead, Minnesota and has experience working in both the clinical and home settings. Kathryn is board certified and licensed in ND. In addition to managing a caseload, she also serves as Full Circle’s Ethics and ABA Quality Assurance Officer. She is exceptionally passionate about working with our youngest learners and has specialized training in the “Balance Program” for parent training. Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys hiking, pottery, and spending time with her family and dog Remy.
Areas of interest:
National University-San Diego
Areas of interest:
- Trauma-Informed applied behavior analysis
- Early intervention, play, and natural environment teaching
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- Augmented assistive communication
- Parent and staff training
- Ethics and quality assurance
National University-San Diego
- Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bachelor of Science: Psychology
- Minor: Child Development and Family Studies
Alex Braun
B.A., RBT — ABA Program Manager
Alex is originally from Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. He recently completed his master’s degree in applied behavior analysis and is working toward becoming a board-certified behavior analyst. Areas of interest:
- Natural environment teaching
- Emotional/Behavioral disorders and mental health
- Daily living skills, health, and safety
- Functional communication training
- Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Laura Mikkelsen
B.S., RBT — ABA Training Manager
Laura is originally from West Fargo, ND. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and serves as our ABA Training Manager. Her main duties include conducting initial behavior training for new Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), ensuring client programming is implemented with fidelity, and ensuring all RBTs are up to date on training and supervision requirements. In her free time, Laura enjoys going on walks, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
McKayla Scanson
B.S., RBT — Lead Registered Behavior Technician
McKayla is originally from Grace City, North Dakota and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from NDSU. McKayla oversees our RBT mentoring program, assists with training new RBTs, and providing them with ongoing support after the onboarding process. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and TV shows, hanging out with her dog and cat, and playing games with her family and friends!
Taylar Brandenburg
B.A., RBT — Quality Assurance Specialist
Taylar is originally from, Fargo, ND, and graduated from NDSU with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Taylar’s duties include all things quality assurance for our Registered Behavior Technicians. She focuses on completing training, audits, and reviews on session notes and graphing and analyzing data. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, going walks when it is nice outside, and hanging out with her dog, Charlie.