Dr. Colin M. Peeler, BCBA
President and Consultant
Dr. Colin M. Peeler earned his Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in ABA from Washington State University, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Peeler has served as the Coordinator of the Master’s program in Psychology and as a Professor at Florida State University in Panama City for the past five years. During his time at FSU-PC Dr. Peeler taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology, established and served as the Director of ABOVE ALL, FSU PC’s in home treatment program for children with autism.
Dr. Peeler has been providing therapy to children with autism and teaching others how to do the same for over 10 years. Dr. Peeler’s true passion is helping children and their parents live better lives and as such decided to establish Behavior Solutions, Inc. so he could focus his efforts on that purpose. He has presented over 60 papers at state and national conferences, been published in scholarly journals, and conducted many workshops, staff trainings and invited lectures around the country. His expertise lies in the areas of early intervention for children with autism, parent and staff training, and dealing with behavior problems. Dr. Peeler is the proud father of
2 boys and devoted husband. Dr. Peeler enjoys outdoor activities and
has recently started competing in triathlons, completing his first
Half Ironman with intentions to complete a full Ironman next
year. Click
here for Dr. Peeler's full Vita. Contact
Dr. Peeler
Angie Peeler, MEd, BCBA
Vice President and Consultant
Angie earned a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from
the University of Missouri-Columbia, a Masters of Education with an
emphasis in Behavior Analysis from Eastern Washington University, and is
a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Angie was a classroom teacher
for 8 years, working in both the general and special education settings
before she and Dr. Peeler decided to open Behavior Solutions, Inc. so
they could work more intensively with families and their children.
She has experience working with children with varying exceptionalities
including autism, language impairments, learning disabilities, behavior
disorders, and emotional handicaps. Angie is committed to helping
children and families improve their quality of life. Angie is the
proud wife of Dr. Colin Peeler and the mother of two wonderful boys. Contact
Angie.
Tawnya Crider, BS, BCABA Consultant
Tawnya earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Florida
State University and is a Board Certified Associate Behavior
Analyst. She studied under Dr. Colin Peeler at FSU and has been
providing therapy for over 5 years. Tawnya has experience working
with adults and children with a wide range of developmental
disabilities including autism, Fragile X Syndrome, Downs Syndrome
and Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome. She loves improving the lives of her
clients, whether she is providing Intensive Behavioral Therapy
programs for children with autism, working with children and adults
to increase their independence or teaching caregivers to decrease
and manage non-compliant and aggressive behaviors. She also serves
as a consultant to the public school district and a private school
for children with autism and related disabilities. Her
responsibilities include conducting behavioral assessments, behavior
plan development, staff training, supervising behavior plan
implementation and educational program development for students with
autism utilizing the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning
Skills. Tawnya is a loving wife and mother of two. She enjoys her
job, football, music and spending time with family and friends. Contact
Tawnya.
Heidi Blaylock, MA, BCBA
Consultant
Heidi earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from
Minnesota State University, Mankato, a Master of Arts Degree in
Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from the University of
Nevada, Reno, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has five
years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and
adults with developmental disabilities. During these five years Heidi
has worked within organizations and school districts around the St.
Louis area providing therapy, consultation, training, and conducting
assessments. Heidi was most recently involved with coordinating an early
childhood special education autism program for a large school district.
She is passionately committed to all of the individuals that she
supports. Increasing an individual's quality of life through behavioral
changes has been a fulfilling part of her professional career. Heidi
enjoys theater, travel, visiting family: especially her niece and
nephews, and spending time at the Missouri Botanical Garden with her
husband. Contact
Heidi.
Jami Jenks, MEd, BCBA
Consultant
Jami received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Kentucky
Wesleyan College, Master of Education Degree in Special Education
with an emphasis on autism from the University of Louisville and is a
Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has been working with children with autism and related
disorders for nine years. Before moving to St. Louis, Jami provided services in Louisville,
Kentucky and Raleigh, North Carolina. She has provided services in a variety of settings, including
public schools, client homes and in a private school devoted exclusively
to educating children with autism. Jami is dedicated to meeting the special
needs of her clients and their families. She enjoys working in her yard and playing with her dog. Contact
Jami.
Jody
Martin, MS, BCBA
Consultant
Jody earned her Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's Degree with a
specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis in Psychology from Florida State
University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has three
years of experience as an early intervention behavior therapist and case
manager providing direct intensive one on one therapy and parent
training for families and their children diagnosed with autism and
related disorders. Jody has also worked with the Behavior Analysts
Services Program contracted through the Department of Children and
Families providing in home and classroom instruction teaching parents
Essential Tools for Positive Parenting. She has provided services for
her clients in home, community and school settings including her recent
work as a public school teacher with 3rd- 5th grade children in an
Autism Cluster classroom. She has experience conducting functional
analyses, assessments including the use of Assessments of Basic Language
and Learning Skills, writing and implementing behavior reduction and
skill acquisition programs, staff training, discrete trial and natural
environment learning, and has assisted with community workshops on basic
behavioral techniques. Jodi is passionate about helping her clients
acquire new skills and improve the quality of the relationships in their
lives. Jody is a mother of two children and loves spending time with her
kids. When she has free time she also enjoys camping, kayaking, spending
time with family and friends and going to the beach. Contact
Jody.
Julie Snider, BS, BCABA
Consultant
Julie earned her bachelors degree in Psychology and Sociology from
Maryville University in St. Louis and is a Board Certified Assistant
Behavior Analyst. She has nine years of experience providing
therapy to children and adolescents with autism and related
disabilities. During these nine years, Julie has provided
therapy, consultation, and training in a variety of settings including
schools, homes, and community sites. She strives to see her
clients making progress in all areas of their lives and living to
their fullest potential. Julie enjoys spending time with her
husband, daughter, and dog, as well as knitting whenever she has a
free moment. Contact
Julie.
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