Our very own BCBA, Kaitlyn Brazeau, had her research published in the prestigious Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science this month! The study, which focused on ways to reduce anxiety in individuals with developmental disabilities in a professional interview setting, showed exciting promises. Highlights include: – Showing that mindfulness and defusion were effective in improving job-interview … Continued
Thank you for coming to Gateway’s 1st Annual Winter Classic last weekend! Our charity hockey game was a huge success and it was wonderful to see everyone supporting Team Gateway. Teammates Max Torres, Kathleen McMahon, and Frank Pinkham played, while other members cheered them on. With your help, we raised a total of $2500.00 for … Continued
We were so pleased to have Santa (and few of his elves!) visit us last weekend at the clinic at Bingham Farms! The clinic also had complimentary haircut sessions for the kiddos from an excellent hairstylist in a safe and sensory-friendly space. In addition, we had another great treat for our families—wonderful photoshoots taken by … Continued
We are excited to introduce two new Behavior Consultants to the Gateway team! Claire Ihuwan, M.Ed: Behavior Consultant Claire grew up in Windsor, Ontario in Canada and moved to Michigan in 2008. She graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology in 2012. Claire earned her Master’s degree in Foundations of … Continued
We are pleased to announce that Christina Vestevich, our Chief Clinical Officer, will be joining the faculty of Oakland University beginning this fall. Christina will be teaching SE 490: Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis, a course that focuses on the central principles and concepts of ABA, historical perspectives, and the philosophy and methodology of behavior … Continued
We are excited to introduce two new members of the Gateway team that started this summer! Victoria Kughn, M. Ed. BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst After receiving her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2011, Tori moved to Boston, MA to work at a residential facility for children and adolescents … Continued
On August 14th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm join Therapeutic Riding, Inc. for a sensory friendly Sunday. Therapeutic Riding, Inc., also known as TRI, has been known to provide children and adults with disabilities “the opportunity to experience the joy of horseback riding” since 1984. Though any riding or horse contact will not be offered … Continued
Rachel Enright, B.S., RBT Clinical Manager Rachel was born in Louisiana and spent most of her childhood growing up between Louisiana and Virginia. She attended University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She then went on to work as a Behavior Technician and Clinical Assistant for 2 … Continued
We are excited to announce our new expansion of our Bingham Farms clinic! The upgrade includes an entire new floor of individualized treatment rooms and a spacious playroom dedicated to providing the absolute best therapy space for our clients. As we continue to grow, Gateway is committed to providing the exceptional level of personalized and … Continued
Jamie Jobin, LLMSW, Behavioral Consultant Jamie was born and raised in Macomb, Michigan. She attended Grand Valley State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She then went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. Jamie has been at Gateway since July 2015 and we are excited … Continued