Staff
Amy Corbin, M.Ed., BCBA
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Educational Consultant
Amy Corbin has been working with children on the autism spectrum for almost 15 years as a special education teacher, early interventionist, evaluator, and consultant. She served as an early intervention specialist on the Autism Initiative where she provided autism programming consultation to service providers in metro Atlanta. She worked at the Emory Autism Center for six years as the educational coordinator for the Walden Early Childhood Center, a program that has received international attention for it´s inclusive approach to early intervention for children with autism aged 15 months-5 years. Also at Emory, Amy was part of the MONARCH Program, designing inclusive school practices for children with autism throughout the state. Amy has her Master´s degree in Behavior Disorders and also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. While Amy has lived in Atlanta for the past 17 years, she grew up here in Nashville. She is delighted to have recently moved back to her hometown and lives in Sylvan Park with her six-year-old daughter. Amy is passionate about quality inclusive treatment programs where children with autism learn and play alongside their typically developing friends.
Lauren Hampton, M.ED., BCBA
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Clinical Supervisor
Lauren has a Bachelor´s degree from Baylor University in Psychology, is a graduate from Vanderbilt University with a Master´s degree in Special Education, and has received her Board certification as a Behavior Analyst. She has over 5 years experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders as a teacher, therapist, parent trainer, and researcher. Lauren has a true passion for children with autism and seeks to best serve these children and their families by implementing evidence-based practices, making data based decisions, and empowering parents with the skills and knowledge to support their child´s education.
Jodi Heidlage, BSW
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Behavioral Interventionist/Clinical Administrator
Jodi is a graduate of Lipscomb University. She received her Bachelor of Social Work degree after completing practicum experience at the Brown Center in the Spring of 2009. During her practicum, she conducted home and school visits, as well as assisted therapists at the center. Jodi developed a passion for children with ASD during her practicum experience. Jodi also has several years of experience with children of all ages, having worked at an early education center during college. Jodi believes in the comprehensive approach of BCA, and loves interacting with the children, family, and staff of The Brown Center.
Robin Evans, B.S.
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Behavioral Interventionist/Classroom Assistant
Robin Evans is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, and holds a bachelors in Early Childhood Education. Robin has more than 12 years´ experience working with young children and more than seven years working specifically with young children with Autism in both private and public school settings. Robin also spent nearly two years serving as a dedicated part-time volunteer working and training under the direction of our Behavior Analyst and other clinical team members here at the Brown Center. We are proud that she is now a permanent part of our clinical team, where Robin works full-time in our Incidental Teaching Classroom. Born in Guatemala, Robin grew up here in Nashville where she currently still resides. Her hobbies include photography and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Buddy.
Sabrina Smiley Evans, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Sabrina Smiley Evans is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 4 years experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Sabrina received her bachelors in Audiology and Speech-Pathology from Tennessee State University and masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University. She was a participant in an autism training grant during her graduate studies at Vanderbilt. Sabrina has most recently been providing early intervention services through the University of Tennessee´s Pediatric Language Clinic in Knoxville, TN. This program is a specialty program for children birth to three who are suspected to have or have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, utilizing the SCERTS Program to meet the unique needs of each family both in a center-based setting and within their home environment. She strives to provide services within the scope of evidence-based practice, while placing emphasis and value on maintaining a family-centered focus and collaborating with professionals for a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach. She has presented information on SCERTS, the use of visual strategies, and ASD at both state and local conferences.
Kayla Jackson, M.S. CCC-SLP
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Kayla Jackson is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 8 years experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Kayla is a native Nashvillian who recieved her bachelors in Communication Disorders from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University. She was part of an autism intervention training grant during her graduate studies at Vanderbilt. Kayla provided communication assessments and intervention at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for 6 years, where she served as the leader of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Team. Kayla´s experience includes supervision, training, and mentoring of graduate students, interns, and clinical staff. She has presented information on ASD and evidenced-based intervention strategies to various groups at several local and state conferences and seminars. Her intervention philosophy focuses on implementing evidence-based strategies and utilizes a pragmatic and functional approach to improving communication, social skills, and behavior. She strongly believes in the importance of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary collaborative approach that is family centered and includes parent training. She is a committed advocate for families affected by autism and is dedicated to promoting awareness and providing education in the community. Kayla is an active volunteer for causes related to ASD and served as the Event Chair for the 2010 "Pieces of Hope" Benefit for the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee, the agency´s largest annual fundraiser. She lives in Oak Hill with her husband and son.
Gordon Liske
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Development & Clinical Support Staff
Gordon Liske has almost eleven years experience as an intensive ABA therapist working one-on-one with young children with autism. Gordon has a proven track record of working successfully with children in general--but most especially those with autism. Himself a father of a child diagnosed with autism in 2002, Gordon served tirelessly as a primary therapist in his own son´s intensive and successful ABA program. As a result of his reputation in the autism community as both a dedicated and involved father, as well as a competent ABA therapist, Gordon became involved in working with other children with autism in the Middle Tennessee area. Gordon brings to The Brown Center a warm-hearted nature and a true love and talent for helping other children with autism reach many of the same milestones he helped his own child reach. Gordon also actively works in the autism community providing a positive example, encouragement, and support to other fathers of children with autism--teaching them about the powerful influence and responsibility of fathers in helping their child realize his or her greatest potential.
Paul Malone, B.S.
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Executive Assistant
Paul is a graduate of Belmont University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Social Entrepreneurship. During his undergraduate studies, Paul had the opportunity to work with a number of nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee serving a variety of populations. He completed an internship at the Youth Opportunity Center where he implemented systems designed to encourage collaboration among the nonprofit agencies housed at the center. Paul also worked with a team of students, partnering with Belmont United Methodist Church, to plan a day-long soccer clinic for fifty Burmese refugee children. Through these experiences, Paul discovered his passion for working with children and his interest in nonprofit management. He is excited to be a part of the BCA team and lend his skills and efforts to furthering the mission of The Brown Center.
Michelle McAtee, PhD, HSP
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Psychologist
Michelle McAtee is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her doctorate from Stony Brook University in New York in 2002 and now leads the Brown Center´s Family Counseling and Support Program. She provides individual and group counseling sessions with families of enrolled children, and also works as liaison among clinical staff and families to promote synergy and best outcomes for families as they work with their children in home and community settings. As a psychologist and behavior analyst, in the past she has worked with children and adults with autism and other disabilities in a variety of settings, including home, early intervention, school, residential, and vocational programs. Michelle has conducted a number of workshops around the country for families and professionals on the topics of positive behavior support, person centered planning, inclusion and transition planning. When working with families, Michelle´s focus is on developing realistic goals to achieve meaningful lifestyle outcomes. After living and working in New York for twelve years, Michelle returned to her southern roots and moved to Tennessee in 2007 with her husband and two young boys.
Lori Moot, OTD
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Occupational Therapist
Lori has a bachelor of science degree from Kennesaw State University and is a recent graduate of Belmont University with a clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy. While at Belmont, Lori completed a level 1 fieldwork rotation at The Brown Center. She completed her thesis on the use of weighted vests in decreasing hyperactivity and negative behaviors. She most recently completed her residency with The Brown Center, creating a training program for babysitters working with children with autism. Lori is very passionate about working with children with autism and their families and is very excited to join the Brown Center team!
Heidi Snow, B.A.
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Lead Classroom Teacher/Behavioral Interventionist
Heidi Snow received a BA in Child Development from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA. Throughout her education, Heidi has had diverse working experiences with children. After working in San Diego as a Behavior Interventionist she was convinced that working with ABA therapy was the right career for her. A pivotal point in her life came after learning her diagnosis of Dyslexia and ADHD in her fourth year of undergrad. It was a process of coming to terms with the diagnosis as a part of how she functions and not as a disability, and acknowledging the ways in which she had naturally adapted her learning skills throughout her life. This experience gives her a passion to see all children as unique learners. Now living in Nashville, Heidi is a vital part of the The Brown Center team.
what people are saying
"I sometimes wonder how Ben would have developed if they had been satisfied with the standard of care that we would have provided him. I can't help but feel a little guilty that they were the ones who provided me, the professional, with the best treatment sessions I have ever had with a child with autism. As an Occupational Therapist, treating autism is like fighting a forest fire with a garden hose. In children that I have treated since, I was able to tell about the wonderful things that this mother of a child with autism taught me..."
Stefanie Arnold, OTR/L
(Therapist serving Liske family at time of diagnosis)
London, KY