Behavioral Health and Autism
Anne Carlsen is dedicated to serving children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other behavioral health needs. Services encompass the entire family unit to foster a high quality of life and learning at home, at school, and in their communities. While serving individuals of all ages, Anne Carlsen believes in the effectiveness and importance of early intervention to help lead to successful outcomes and make a lasting and profound impact on quality of life.
Our highly trained Behavior Technicians are under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Services address skills and behaviors within the learner’s programming. Functional Behavior Assessment is used to identify the causes of challenging behaviors such as self-injury, aggression towards others or destructive behaviors.
Contact
BISMARCK, FARGO, DICKINSON, GRAND FORKS, JAMESTOWN, MINOT, WILLISTON
Phone: 701-317-0860
Fax: 701-952-5256
EMAIL
bhs@annecenter.org
Expert Care
As part of our Anne Carlsen standard of care, we continually strive to advance our ability to meet the complex and unique needs of those we serve. The following specialty areas are vital components of our approach to Behavioral Health and Autism services.
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis is a therapy that applies evidence-based strategies and interventions that address socially significant behaviors to improve the quality of life for the individuals impacted by the services.
Progress is documented during therapy on all programs and targets. We focus on real time data collection to increase its validity. Programming decisions are made by analyzing data.
Parent Involvement
We partner with parents to use practices to increase learning opportunities and skills. Parents are taught these skills in the child’s natural environments. Services focus on direct, simple social skills in very young children and progress to more complex, indirect social skills, such as body language nuances or conflict resolution.
Tailored Treament
Our team follows the highest ethical standards in the industry and will only utilize practices that are shown to consistently deliver results.
Supports can be delivered in clinical, school, home, or community settings.
Visual Supports
Images are a critical tool in our toolbox, these assist the learner to engage in appropriate behaviors or skills. Examples of visual supports include: social narrative stories, video modeling, pictures, written words, objects within the environment, schedules, maps, etc.
Meet Our Team
Alex Flynn, MS, BCBA, LABA
Grand Forks
Beth Thune
Vice President - West Region
Bismarck and Minot
Blake Ritteman
Operations Manager
Bismarck and Minot
Dana Baasch, MS, BCBA, LABA
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
Jamestown
Jackie Loepp-Trautman, MS, BCBA, LABA
Operations Manager
Jamestown
Jacquelyn M. Walsh
Vice President - East Region
Fargo and Grand Forks
Certifications
Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification in Women and Children’s Services
SpecialtiesClinical Executive Services, Consulting, Business Planning, Regulatory Management, and Legal Nurse Consulting
Morgan Braton, MS, BCBA, LABA
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
Fargo
Patrick Kellam, MS, BCBA, LABA
Clinical Manager
Fargo and Grand Forks
Ramona Gunderson
Operations Manager
Fargo and Grand Forks
Certifications
Masters in Early Childhood Special Education
Ruth Wanzek
Vice President - Central Region
Devils Lake and Jamestown
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from ASQ
SpecialtiesVisual Management Systems, Business Planning, Project Management, and Process Efficiency
Sarah Fuchs
Operations Manager
Fargo and Grand Forks
Suzanne Carroll, MS, BCBA, LABA
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
Fargo
Taylor Hill, MS, BCBA, LABA
Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
Bismarck and Minot
Integrated Services
Through collaboration and our continuum of services, we utilize a team approach in order to provide individualized and person-centered services. For individuals receiving Behavioral Health and Autism services, the following departments and services are vital components of this continuum.
Speech Therapy
Our professionals are educated and trained to evaluate and treat children with speech, language and swallowing problems. The speech therapy team will focus on developmental areas including talking, understanding, social interactions and engagement as well as address feeding and swallowing problems.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy treats the whole person. As occupational therapists, we look at the individual’s participation while engaging in daily routines, such as play, activities of daily living, education, leisure, and social interactions.
Mental Health
Our team of full-time mental health therapists delivers unique, fun, and adaptive programming, ranging from individual, family, and couple therapy for all ages. Our team grounds itself in a collaborative team approach that strives to help children and families succeed. Anne Carlsen Mental Health Therapy treats individuals and families dealing with challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and autism spectrum disorders.