Melmark Carolinas

???? Happy Thanksgiving from Melmark! ???? As we gather with loved ones, we reflect on our incredible community of students, adults, families, staff, and supporters. We are truly grateful for the dedication and compassion shown every day that helps our mission thrive. From our Melmark family to yours, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and joy. May this holiday season bring peace and happiness to all!

? What makes learning more fun? BUBBLES! ? At Melmark, we know that sometimes, the simplest things bring the biggest smiles. Our students enjoy learning in interactive, joyful ways that keep them engaged and excited to explore!

Melmark President and CEO Rita M. Gardner was recently interviewed for an issue of Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) in which she discussed the impact of Melmark opening a division in the Carolinas in 2018 and how it changed the landscape of autism service options for families in the area. To read the full interview, visit https://ow.ly/BMWa50TN33L

We are excited to share a recent research article co-authored by Shawn P. Quigley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CDE?, Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Abraham Graber, Ph.D. The article, Ethics Discourse in a Recurring Journal Format: A Proposal to Increase Ethics Discussion and Supports for Ethical Decision-Making, examines how ethical standards can vary within professional groups like behavior analysts, despite established codes. It identifies a need for recurring ethics discussions in behavior analysis literature and proposes guidelines for a structured, ongoing discourse in journals to support the profession. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eppuSrAW

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Family Town Hall with President and CEO, Rita M. Gardner. It was a wonderful afternoon of updates, community connection, and meaningful discussions. We’re grateful to all the families who attended andshared feedback. We also had a wonderful time gathering with families, staff, and friends at our Family Cookout! The day was filled with delicious food, games, and laughter as we celebrated the strong community we are so grateful to be part of.

Melmark Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Helena Maguire, M.S., LABA, BCBA, CDE?, and Chief Operating Officer, Shawn P. Quigley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CDE?, recently shared their expertise at the Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis Conference (PennABA)!

Clips from the classroom! ?? We are so proud of our students hard work every day!

Thank you to the wonderful sponsors, golfers, donors and friends who joined us at Olde Sycamore on Wednesday, October 23rd for the 4th annual fore Melmark Carolinas golf tournament! We appreciate the generous support from our sponsors: The Arledge Family, South-Fair Electric, Platinum Coating of NC, Autism Strong Foundation and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Forty-eight golfers enjoyed a sunny day on the course including lunch, golfer gift bags, Tito’s samplings, a long drive contest with pro, Ryan Blakely, complimentary cocktail hour and dinner, silent auction and more. We raised nearly $30,000 to support Melmark Carolinas. It’s not too late to make a donation in support of the event; visit https://lnkd.in/eTkkrUSz today.

Melmark team members Lauren Carter, Emily Chin, Maria Wizboski, and Mary Jane Weiss were recently published in the @AutismSpectrumNews. Their article, “Interdisciplinary Approach to Obtaining a Medical Diagnosis For Individuals With a Complex Behavioral Profile” delves into the potential barriers to access to care that individuals with disabilities often encounter and how important advocacy be to ensuring proper treatment.

?? Melmark welcomes its first elected female Board Chair in 60 years! Dr. Maureen McMahon, Medical Director/Medical Consult and Review Physician in Infectious Disease and Vaccines for Merck, was elected at the annual Board of Directors meeting. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/ePaqN-qz