Jason Kurtzhals Behavior Technician Before working at Gateway, Jason was in the Air Force from 2005-2009. He started off as military police and transitioned into working for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Jason has lived in Michigan for the majority of his life, however while serving in the military he lived in Texas, … Continued
The Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention was this past weekend in Chicago. Several members of the Gateway team attended. The event gathers over 4,500 behavior analysts from all over the world and more than 50 countries are represented. Gateway employees met with those as far away as Australia! One of our attendees, Jesse, really … Continued
Lauren Bauer Lead Behavior Technician Lauren graduated from Oakland University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is a Lead Behavior Technician and has been with Gateway for a year, working primarily with younger children. Lauren works in-home occasionally, but mostly works in-clinic at the Bingham Farms location. Lauren spends her free … Continued
Friday was a beautiful day, so employees and kids went outside for some fresh air. It was 70° and sunny, and everyone worked on their swing on and off the tee, pitching, catching, and running bases. Kids worked as a team to get employees out, or worked individually to earn home runs. Although our game was … Continued
This month’s sensory friendly event will be Sunday, May 8 from 9:30-11:30am featuring the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders are invited to attend this free program in a less-stimulating and crowd-free environment. This event gives children the opportunity to get up close and personal with the orchestral instruments they see … Continued
A couple members of the Gateway team will be at the April meeting hosted by the Autism Society. Come by to see all the happenings in Macomb County for autism and other special needs and wrapping up Autism Awareness Month. Light refreshments will be served! For information, please click here: http://macombasa.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Meeting_April_2016_v3.10094742.pdf
On Sunday, April 24, the Autism Society of Oakland County hosts its annual Walk 4 Autism inside the Somerset Collection in Troy. The Walk 4 Autism efforts exist to support those impacted by autism right here in our community. This is a fantastic event for raising awareness and funds for the community. Registration starts at … Continued
Our team had a great time at Metro Parent’s 9th Annual Living with Autism in Troy, Michigan last week! We got to meet many parents, professionals, and parents and heard from leading experts about the latest in autism therapy research and workshops! Pictured: Morgan Vierik and Chiristina Vestevich.
Every year, Metro Parent along with the Henry Ford Health System host an autism conference where parents and professionals can connect with physicians and providers, participate in workshops, and hear world-renowned experts on the latest findings about autism and therapy options! The event will be located at 200 West Big Beaver Rd, Troy this week on Friday, April … Continued
Gateway Pediatric Therapy is so proud to have its team members Light It Up Blue this week to raise awareness about autism and to support research towards therapy and resources for individuals on the spectrum! We like to thank everyone who participated!