Cortica

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! At Cortica, nurse practitioners play a critical role in expanding families’ access to high-quality, whole-child care. They draw upon neurodiversity-affirming principles to provide child-centered care, train and mentor their fellow teammates, and empower and advocate for families and communities. We deeply appreciate their contributions to Cortica and are proud to honor their profession!

Cortica is proud to sponsor the upcoming North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary! Join our team for Sensory Friendly Night?on December 3, which will include lower-decibel music, decreased capacity, no strobe or flashing lights, and access to a designated quiet area. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eqiBUMx. We look forward to having your family next to us as we watch the lanterns light up the evening sky!

Our newest center will be opening on November 11 in Charlotte, North Carolina! We will initially offer applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, speech therapy, and medical services for families at this location, and look forward to connecting with our community.

Cortica will be attending the The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) virtual career fair on October 9, and we’d love to connect with you in our booth! As a Cortica speech-language pathologist, you'll transform the lives of children and families each day, receive competitive compensation, grow your skills with our $2,000 continuing education stipend, learn from experts in other disciplines, have more than four weeks of paid time off annually, and receive 401(k) matching. ? Register for the virtual career fair and get ready to connect with our Great Place To Work Certified? team by clicking here:?https://careers.asha.org/.

In late September, chief operating officer Cathy R. Lopez, PT, DPT and head of regional operations Kyle Gravel, M.S., LMFT, BCBA, CCATP-CA, ASDCS hosted an off-site meeting for area directors Lexi Brilmayer; Stefanie Canter-Karp, MS, CCC-SLP; Cody Richardson, PT, DPT, CND; Tiana Slack, BA, SLPA; and Ashley Smith, MS, LABA, BCBA. Together, the team completed their strategic planning process to provide enhanced support to teammates and clients over the coming year and beyond -- and also successfully conquered an escape room. Thank you to the team for their leadership and unwavering commitment to Cortica's core values!

Cortica has arrived in North Carolina, and we're celebrating the Grand Opening of our Cary center on October 16! Click here to view our press release, read about the Grand Opening event, and learn more about the upcoming launch of our Charlotte center in November: https://lnkd.in/gW5f2Ft9

In a recent episode of the “Imperfect Love” podcast, Cortica Scottsdale site medical director Dr. Raun Melmed, MD discussed the nuances involved in ADHD and autism diagnoses, the importance of recognizing and respecting children’s individual?differences, the key role that exercise and nutrition play in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental differences, how mindfulness techniques can support children with ADHD, and more. Click here to listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/giP_JJnC

In a newly released episode of Psych Hub's "Therapy Cafe: The Future of Mental Health" podcast, Cortica co-founder and chief medical officer Dr. Suzanne Goh, MD, BCBA discussed her book "Magnificent Minds" and explored why mental health support is so critical for autistic children and their families, why it’s important for mental health professionals to understand autism and its co-occurring conditions to provide neurodiversity-affirming care, and other topics. Click here to listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gT6UMx8u

We’re excited to announce that Cortica has earned an accreditation renewal through the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence? (BHCOE?)! This accreditation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality and continuous improvement in applied behavior analysis (ABA) practices, as well as our dedication to patient satisfaction, ethics, integrity, professionalism, and teammate training and support.

We're excited to reveal that Cortica co-founder and chief medical officer Dr. Suzanne Goh, MD, BCBA has selected as a keynote speaker at next month’s Autism Parenting Magazine Summit! On October 12, Dr. Goh will be discussing what the transition to adulthood looks like for autistic people and exploring ways?that caregivers can support their loved ones during this transition. To learn more about the event and secure your free pass, click here:?https://lnkd.in/dB5cBTEV