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Backed by hundreds of studies, Applied Behavior Analysis is considered the gold standard in improving lifelong outcomes in children with autism. It’s what we specialize in at Full Circle Pediatric Solutions.
Our ABA specialists can help your child achieve milestones
Through intensive, one-on-one ABA therapy, our BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) and RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians) will use your child’s individual motivation and interests to help them achieve milestones in the following areas:
What to expect: The steps in your ABA journey
1) Evaluation
We begin by meeting with you, the parents, to learn about your child’s history and your goals for them. We then use evidence-based ABA assessments to identify your child’s strengths, interests, and areas where we can help them build skills.
2) Individualized Treatment Plan
Our team will develop a customized ABA treatment plan that lays out how we’ll help your child reach their goals. This includes recommendations for the amount and frequency of intensive, one-on-one ABA therapy for your child, which can range from five to 30 hours per week.
Through close monitoring of your child’s progress and continuous analysis of trends and outcomes, we’ll continue to re-evaluate your child’s plan and further customize it to achieve maximum progress.
3) Therapy
Therapy involves teaching the skills outlined in your child’s treatment plan. Because younger children naturally learn and develop through play, our behavior team will tap into their interests to “play” with them to help them learn. With adolescents, we connect through their interests to help them build important skills.
No matter your child’s age, our goal is to work with what motivates them to keep them engaged, interested, and having fun while learning.
4) Generalizing Skills
An essential part of ABA is to help ensure that your child will internalize their new behaviors and skills to use in the real world. As your child acquires new skills, we collaborate with you, the parents, and/or the school team to give your child multiple opportunities to learn and practice them.
Our goal is to help your family and the school team provide effective, consistent, and reinforced learning opportunities outside therapy to help your child achieve the best long-term outcomes.
5) Ongoing Reassessment
Approximately every six months, and with your input, your child’s comprehensive ABA Treatment Plan will be re-assessed, reviewed, and modified to respond to your child’s ever-changing needs. ABA therapy does not end when a goal is met. Our behavior specialists will continue to support your child, revisiting instruction when needed.
Our goal is to help each child continually experience success with their learned skill, in different settings and as they grow.
1) Evaluation
We begin by meeting with you, the parents, to learn about your child’s history and your goals for them. We then use evidence-based ABA assessments to identify your child’s strengths, interests, and areas where we can help them build skills.
2) Individualized Treatment Plan
Our team will develop a customized ABA treatment plan that lays out how we’ll help your child reach their goals. This includes recommendations for the amount and frequency of intensive, one-on-one ABA therapy for your child, which can range from five to 30 hours per week.
Through close monitoring of your child’s progress and continuous analysis of trends and outcomes, we’ll continue to re-evaluate your child’s plan and further customize it to achieve maximum progress.
3) Therapy
Therapy involves teaching the skills outlined in your child’s treatment plan. Because younger children naturally learn and develop through play, our behavior team will tap into their interests to “play” with them to help them learn. With adolescents, we connect through their interests to help them build important skills.
No matter your child’s age, our goal is to work with what motivates them to keep them engaged, interested, and having fun while learning.
4) Generalizing Skills
An essential part of ABA is to help ensure that your child will internalize their new behaviors and skills to use in the real world. As your child acquires new skills, we collaborate with you, the parents, and/or the school team to give your child multiple opportunities to learn and practice them.
Our goal is to help your family and the school team provide effective, consistent, and reinforced learning opportunities outside therapy to help your child achieve the best long-term outcomes.
5) Ongoing Reassessment
Approximately every six months, and with your input, your child’s comprehensive ABA Treatment Plan will be re-assessed, reviewed, and modified to respond to your child’s ever-changing needs. ABA therapy does not end when a goal is met. Our behavior specialists will continue to support your child, revisiting instruction when needed.
Our goal is to help each child continually experience success with their learned skill, in different settings and as they grow.
Services for Early Learners
Teaching skills at an early age to improve your child’s quality of life
ABA therapy for our early learners support a wide variety of school-readiness skills, including following directions, participating in group activities, and completing adaptive living skills, such as toileting.
It’s also valuable in teaching social and play skills, as children learn through play. Learning how to play independently and with others can improve the quality of life for many kids.
Is your child struggling with challenging behaviors?
While it’s common for children with autism, emotional disability, and/or an intellectual disability to develop challenging behaviors, many programs aren’t set up to help these children.
We specialize in assessing and treating challenging behaviors so kids can keep making progress across all areas.
Yes, we accept insurance
We’re currently credentialed with the following insurance:
We know you have a lot on your plate and will help you navigate the insurance process. We’ll contact your insurance company to determine which services are covered and what your obligations may be before your child starts therapy. Also, to help you get a better understanding of the ins and outs of your coverage, we recommend that you give your insurance company a call as well.
Ready to get started?
Contact us to schedule an appointment
Meet Our Behavior Team
Our behavior team is at the forefront in assessing and treating children with autism or other developmental disabilities
Full Circle Pediatric Solutions has skilled and energetic board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) and registered behavior technicians (RBTs) who use your child’s motivation and interests to deliver intensive, 1:1 ABA Therapy, anywhere from 5–30 hours per week, as determined through comprehensive behavioral assessments.
Our BCBAs and RBTs are trained in the most effective ways to teach children with autism, including those with challenging or complex behaviors. The methods we specialize in include discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, incidental teaching, functional communication, positive reinforcement, shaping, and chaining.
All our ABA treatment plans and programs are supervised and monitored by a BCBA to ensure accurate ABA implementation with fidelity.
Britney Bachmeier
Psy.S., NCSP, BCBA, LBA — Owner / Behavior Analyst
Britney grew up in Harvey, North Dakota, and has spent her career supporting students ages 3–21 in the school and clinical setting—work that remains her greatest passion. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst licensed in North Dakota and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Britney also holds graduate certificates in Organizational Behavior Management and Autism Spectrum Disorder. At Full Circle, she partners with families, school teams, and our multidisciplinary providers to turn data into practical, everyday strategies that help kids thrive. She teaches continuing-education courses through North Dakota State University and is an adjunct professor for Minnesota State University Moorhead. Outside of work, Britney enjoys traveling, sports (Go Pack Go!), reading, and will never turn down a good adventure.
Meelaha xiisaha:
- 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
Waxbarasho:
Florida Institute of Technology
- Graduate Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management
Jaamacadda Gobolka Minnesota Moorhead
- Master of Science and Specialist: School Psychology
- Shahaadada qalin-jabinta: Autism Spectrum Disorder
University of Jamestown
- 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
- Yar: Waxbarashada Gaarka ah
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
- Dhaqanka afka ah
- 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
Jay Kirkland
M.S. BCBA, LBA — Behavior Analyst
Jay is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but moved to the Fargo-Moorhead region several years ago. Since middle school, Jay has been committed to helping individuals. After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Concordia College, they started a job as a registered behavior technician (RBT) and continued to pursue their passion in the field by earning a master’s in special education with a specialization in ABA from the University of North Dakota. Jay is now a board-certified behavior analyst licensed in the state of North Dakota. When not working, Jay is spending time with family, friends, or reading at home with their cats!
Amber Visina
Psy.S, NCSP, RBT — Behavior Specialist
Amber is originally from Rorketon, Manitoba and has several years of experience working in public-school settings and more recently in higher education teaching undergraduate and graduate level psychology courses. Amber is a nationally certified school psychologist and is passionate about data-based decisions making and helping children of all ages understand their strengths and reach their full potential. Amber and her husband Jordan, have two boys Carter and Wyatt. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, curling, cooking, playing boardgames/cards, and watching football and hockey with family.
Areas of Interest:
- Data-based decision making
- Strength based assessment
- Staff and parent consultation and collaboration
- Functional communication training
- Social/Emotional skills training
- Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
- Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology Ed.S
- Bachelor of Arts and Honors Thesis
Kelsey Hanson
M.S., RBT — ABA Program Manager
Kelsie grew up in Valley City, ND. She moved to Fargo, ND in 2011 to attend NDSU where she started her undergraduate studies in Psychology. She finished her studies at UND and graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a certificate in Behavioral Health. She then continued at UND and graduated with a M.S. in Special Education with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. When she’s not at the clinic, Kelsie enjoys hanging out at home with her husband and two huskies. She also enjoys outdoor activities when the weather allows such as gardening, hiking, and camping.
Laura Mikkelsen
B.S., RBT — Learning & Development Coordinator
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 — ABA Program Manager
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need outpatient therapy if they’re already on an IEP at school?
The curriculum and teaching procedures used in Full Circle’s ABA program tend to be more individualized and intensive than those typically utilized in a school setting. Additionally, public schools generally focus more on a student’s academic need. Because we operate from a clinical standpoint, we are able to address a wide range of skills including social skills training, toilet training, hygiene routines, community skills, and other daily activities as well as targeting individual behavioral concerns.
