Melmark New England

All smiles on the playground!

??? A Morning of Gratitude! ??? A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Parent Advisory Committee for organizing a wonderful Staff Appreciation Breakfast! Your support and thoughtfulness remind us of the incredible community we’re a part of. Here's to celebrating the hard work and dedication of our Melmark New England team!

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

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)!

Team Melmark had an incredible time at the Flutie 5K! We ran for a great cause and showed our support for the Flutie Foundation. Melmark’s team consisted of parents, students, and staff who raised over $1,400. The Flutie Foundation also donated $500 to each team for a total of $1,839.18. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and cheered us on! Together, we’re making a difference!

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

In a recent article for @Autismspectrumnews, Melmark New England Executive Director Katie Salvatore highlights how we begin every meeting throughout our organization with Mission Moments and how it helps us to keep our mission and commitment to it at the forefront of everything we do. Read Katie’s article, “Establishing and Promoting Self-Care Within a Human Services Agency” by clicking here https://lnkd.in/e6DwVuqb

Stoughton classes 1 and 2 had an incredible day at Langwater Farm! From exploring the fields to learning about farm life, our students had an amazing time soaking in the fresh air and hands-on experiences. We love seeing their excitement grow with every adventure!

In the article titled, “Supporting Changing Needs Through the End of Life for Adults with Disabilities in Residential Settings”, Melmark team members Maggie Haag, Heather Hirst, and Aaron Emmons write about what can be done when an individual is diagnosed with a terminal illness or begins end of life care. Read the full article from Behavioral Health News here: https://lnkd.in/dYiXC6CK