Sarah L. Hardison, LPC, BCBA

 ​Summary of qualifications

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst
  • Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • 20+ years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and significant challenging behavior
  • Consultant to Head Start and numerous school districts across SE Wisconsin providing consultation for 3–18-year-olds in academic settings and staff training to support students with significant challenging behavior
  • Spearheaded the formation of the Indiana (2004) and Oregon (2008) Associations for Behavior Analysis
  • Instructor for undergraduate Psychology and Early Childhood Education students
  • Extensive experience training professionals, teachers, and caregivers about the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and effective implementation of strategies within various environments
  • Supervision of Licensed Professional Counselor candidates, Registered Behavior Technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and graduate school interns
  • Established and operated private practices in Indiana (2004-2008), Oregon (2008-2012) and Wisconsin (2018-current)

License/Certifications

2016-2018          Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 
2014-current    Wisconsin Licensed Behavior Analyst
2014-current    Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor 
2008-2012         Certified as a Professional Crisis Management (PCM) instructor
2008-2012         Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor
2007-current   Board Certified Behavior Analyst                  
2005-2008        Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Education

2005 - 2006       Southern Illinois University                                      Carbondale, Illinois 
                             Board Certification in Behavior Analysis Coursework
2004-2005         Valparaiso University                                                Valparaiso, Indiana
                             Coursework for Licensed Mental Health Counselor Requirements
1999-2001           Valparaiso University                                                Valparaiso, Indiana
                             MA Counseling Psychology
1996-1999           Carroll College                                                          Waukesha, Wisconsin
                             BS Psychology, Sociology minor
1995-1996           University of Wisconsin                                            LaCrosse, Wisconsin
                             Psychology Major, transferred

Professional experience

April 2018-Current                   Advance Behavior Consulting, LLC                   Southeastern Wisconsin
Founder, Licensed Behavior Analyst
  • Conduct staff training and consultation for students with significant challenging behavior in school districts across Southeastern Wisconsin
  • Develop, implement, and monitor behavior support plans for children and adults with disabilities in residential, school, and home settings
  • Train staff, parents, and caregivers on functionally appropriate interventions for problem behaviors and strategies for increasing functional replacement behaviors
  • Provide supervision to individuals pursuing board certification in behavior analysis
  • Assist families in advocating for least restrictive alternatives and effective behavior programming consistent with IDEA in academic settings
  • Conduct presentations for local and state organizations on principles of behavior analysis, positive behavior management, and functional assessment​

December 2015-December 2018                     Innovations In Learning, LLC                  Merrillville, Indiana
Clinical Supervisor
  • Develop Applied Verbal Behavior programming for children receiving intensive treatment in a clinic setting
  • Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians implementing intensive treatment to children in a clinic setting
  • Conduct parent sessions to promote generalization of clinic programs home environments
  • Develop staff and caregiver trainings on increasing language in children with Autism and other related disabilities

February 2014-April 2018                 ABA of Wisconsin, LLC                          Spring Grove, Illinois
Licensed Behavior Analyst/Regional Clinical Supervisor
  • Conducted staff training and consultation for students with significant challenging behavior in school districts across Southeastern Wisconsin
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored behavior support plans for children and adults with disabilities in residential, school, and home settings
  • Trained staff, parents, and caregivers on functionally appropriate interventions for problem behaviors and strategies for increasing functional replacement behaviors
  • Provided supervision to individuals pursuing board certification in behavior analysis
  • Assisted families in advocating for least restrictive alternatives and effective behavior programming consistent with IDEA in academic settings
  • Conducted presentations for local and state organizations on principles of behavior analysis, positive behavior management, functional assessment, and healthy coping
  • Conducted observations for CESA 2 Head Start classrooms and provided teacher feedback to promote effective classroom management strategies for children with and without disabilities
  • Supervised Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians

June 2008-October 2012                    Advanced Behavioral Concepts                Portland, Oregon
Founder, Behavioral Clinician
  • Conducted diagnostic evaluations for children with disruptive behaviors and developmental delays
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored behavior support plans for children and adults with disabilities in residential, school, and home settings
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored intensive in-home Applied Verbal Behavior programs that focused on increasing language and learning skills in children with Autism and other disabilities
  • Trained staff, parents, and caregivers on ABA and functionally appropriate interventions for problem behaviors and strategies for increasing functional replacement behaviors
  • Provided individual, family, and marital counseling to children, adolescents, and adults without developmental disabilities
  • Provided supervision to individuals pursuing board certification in behavior analysis

September 2008-January 2009           Portland Community College                 Portland, Oregon
Instructor
  • Taught class titled ‘Children with Special Needs’ to undergraduate students in the Early Childhood Education department

Dec. 2004-June 2008                Innovations In Learning, PC                     Hobart, Indiana
Vice President, Clinical Supervisor
  • Conducted diagnostic evaluations for children with disruptive behaviors and developmental delays
  • Attended case conferences to advocate for needed supports and appropriate learning objectives consistent with IDEA
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored behavior upport Plans for children and adults with disabilities in residential, school, and home settings
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored intensive in-home Applied Verbal Behavior programs that focused on increasing language and learning skills in children with Autism and other disabilities
  • Trained staff, parents, and caregivers on ABA and functionally appropriate interventions for problem behaviors and strategies for increasing functional replacement behaviors
  • Conducted social skills and sexual education group therapy for adults with disabilities
  • Director of learning center program where children ages 2-8 received individual Applied Verbal Behavior therapy in a group setting with peers and other master level clinicians
  • Provided individual, family, and marital counseling to children, adolescents, and adults without developmental disabilities
  • Supervised master level clinicians providing behavioral services to more than 65 clients
  • Business operation duties included finance management, hiring, and business planning
 
April 2003-Jan. 2005             Behavior Specialists of Indiana                 Valparaiso, Indiana
Behavior Specialist
  • Conducted evaluations for children with disruptive behaviors
  • Attended case conferences to advocate for needed supports and appropriate learning objectives consistent with IDEA
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored behavior support plans for children and adults in residential, school, and home settings
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored intensive in-home Applied Verbal Behavior programs that focused on increasing language and learning skills in children with Autism and other disabilities
  • Trained staff, parents, and caregivers on ABA and functionally appropriate interventions for problem behaviors and strategies for increasing functional replacement behaviors
 
Dec. 2002-April 2003           Howe Developmental Center                    Tinley Park, Illinois
Psychologist
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored behavior intervention plans for adult residents in the state facility
  • Participated in Human Rights Committee meetings
 
August 2002-Dec. 2002       Delta-T Group Staffing Service                  Chicago, Illinois
Mental Health Specialist
  • Completed shift work at a local hospital’s adult and adolescent in-patient psychiatric units
  • Completed intake evaluations for new patients on in-patient units
  • Provided individual therapy to unit residents
  • Assisted nurses with taking vitals of unit residents
 
Jan. 2002-May 2002             Tarrant County College                              Bedford, Texas
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
  • Taught Human Relations to undergraduate Psychology students
 
Aug. 2001-Aug. 2002          Dallas Services                                           Dallas, Texas
Developmental Therapist/Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
  • Conducted family counseling primarily focused on guilt and grieving
  • Provided in-home developmental and behavior therapy to children ages 0-3
  • Provided case management for 30-40 families
  • Conducted behavior management trainings to local childcare providers and Dallas Services staff
                                      
July 2001-Aug. 2002             Southwest Counseling Services                  Bedford, Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern
  • Provided sliding scale individual, family, marital, and play therapy to adults and children

Additional professional activities

  • Elected as Applied Representative for Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (2018)
  • Annual presenter at the Wisconsin Head Start Association annual conference
  • Legislative involvement promoting higher standards for professionals providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities in the state of Indiana, Oregon and Wisconsin
  • Facilitator in the formation of the Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis (2008)
  • Presenter at the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children 2008 Fall Conference
  • Presenter at the 13th Annual Saint Margaret Mercy Pediatric Care Symposium, Behavioral Issues in Autism, September 26, 2007
  • Facilitator in the formation of the Indiana Association for Behavior Analysis (2006)

Professional memberships

  • Association for Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA)
  • Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (WisABA)
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