Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Prism Autism Centers Autism Care in Connecticut ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.prismautism.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Prism Academy](https://www.prismautism.com/) - Our new website is coming soon! If you are looking for information related to our clinics located in Farmington and Guilford, CT, please visit provenaba.com Supporting your child’s independence through specialized and highly individualized education. As an Approved Private Special Education Program, Prism Academy’s mission is to provide the highest quality educational services to students - [Join Our Team](https://www.prismautism.com/join-our-team-2/) - Registered Behavior Technician/ABA Therapist Come join Prism’s team! Looking for people who want to change the lives of children with autism ages 0-6 through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Prism’s ABA treatment is compassionate, relationship-based and a lot of fun. We welcome entry level applicants who are excited to learn! We are pleased to offer a - [Home](https://www.prismautism.com/home/) - Let us help your child’s colors shine through. A warm and nurturing learning environment that makes children feel at home and comfortable, ready to take on the challenges ahead. Learn About Our Process Learn About Our Process Prism Autism Centers offer comprehensive and intensive ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) services in our state-of-the-art Farmington, Berlin and - [Diagnostic Testing](https://www.prismautism.com/diagnostic-testing/) - Early Autism Diagnostic Services Now Available for Young Children We are pleased to announce that we now offer comprehensive diagnostic services for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), led by Dr. Laura Turner, Ph.D., LP-CT, BCBA-D, LBA-CT. Dr. Turner brings nearly 20 years of multidisciplinary experience in clinical psychology and behavior analysis, specializing in - [Why Prism](https://www.prismautism.com/why-prism/) - Why Prism The mission of Prism is to achieve the most socially significant outcomes for people with autism by identifying, treating and educating as early and intensively as possible and by focusing on the lifelong remediation of core deficits. Prism Autism Centers (Prism) provide early intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for young children with - [Thank You](https://www.prismautism.com/thank-you/) - Thank You. For contacting us. A member of our administration department will contact you with in 24-48 hours. Questions or urgent concerns please contact our offices: (860) 495-0126 - [Thank You Team Member Application](https://www.prismautism.com/thank-you-team-member-application/) - Thank You. For submitting your enrollment application. A member of our administration department will contact you with in 24-48 hours. Questions or urgent concerns please contact our offices: (860) 495-0126 - [Thank You Application](https://www.prismautism.com/thank-you-application/) - Thank You. For submitting your enrollment application. A member of our administration department will contact you with in 24-48 hours. Questions or urgent concerns please contact our offices: (860) 495-0126 - [Privacy Policy](https://www.prismautism.com/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to https://www.prismautism.com/, and Prism Autism Center (“Company”) and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to the Company include https://www.prismautism.com/. The Company’s website is a News and information site. By using the Company website, you consent to the - [How We Help](https://www.prismautism.com/how-we-help/) - The Journey To Enrollment Treatment Delivery We bring care to your child in a warm and nurturing environment while focusing on the intensity of engaging learning opportunities. Our playful and interactive ABA intervention, individualized for your child, results in positive outcomes.  Our Facilities Our state-of-the-art Behavioral Health facilities, located in Farmington and Guilford, Connecticut - [Contact](https://www.prismautism.com/contact/) - Facility Locations Near You Prism Autism Center Farmington Ages 0-6 160 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06032 Request a Consultation > Prism Autism Center Guilford Ages 0-6 200 Hubbard Rd Guilford, CT 06437 Request a Consultation > Prism Academy Berlin/Kensington Ages 3-14 166 Lincoln St Berlin, CT 06037 More Information > Enrollment Application 1 Parent's First - [Resources](https://www.prismautism.com/resources/) - Education is Understanding Autism education and research is constantly expanding. With so much information at your fingertips it can be either helpful or intimidating. Below you’ll find the most up-to-date and relevant resources exploring the basics of Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Funding concerns. About Autism About Autism Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are ## Staff - [Kelsey Orlowski](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/kelsey-orlowski/) - Kelsey Orlowski Assistant Director of Operations, Farmington Coming soon. - [MaryEllen Midgley](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/maryellen-midgley/) - MaryEllen Midgley Behavior Analyst, Farmington Coming soon. - [Katrina Lazerow](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/katrina-lazerow/) - Katrina Lazerow Talent Acquisition Coming soon. - [Alester Rocha](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/alester-rocha/) - Alester Rocha Special Education Teacher Coming soon. - [Alyssa Pagone-Wilson](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/alyssa-pagone-wilson/) - Alyssa Pagone-Wilson Executive Director of Clinical Services Coming soon. - [Bryanna Paskowitz](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/bryanna-paskowitz/) - Bryanna Paskowitz Transition Coordinator Coming soon. - [Sarah Goldstein](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/sarah-goldstein/) - Sarah Goldstein Behavior Analyst, Berlin Coming soon. - [Amanda Caez](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/amanda-caez/) - Amanda Caez Behavior Analyst, Berlin Coming soon. - [Michelle Pomeroy](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/michelle-pomeroy/) - Michelle Pomeroy Speech and Language Pathologist Coming soon. - [Ashley Hansen](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/ashley-hansen/) - Ashley Hansen Special Education Teacher Coming soon. - [Felicia Soderlund](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/felicia-soderlund/) - Felicia Soderlund Director of Center Operations, Farmington Coming soon. - [Crystal Zurolo](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/crystal-zurolo/) - Crystal Zurolo Behavior Analyst, Farmington Crystal is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children on the Autism Spectrum since 2020. She completed her undergraduate in Public Health at Southern Connecticut State University and later returned for her Master’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. Prior to joining Prism, Crystal worked in public - [Alyssa Delgado](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/alyssa-delgado/) - Alyssa Delgado Administrative Assistant Alyssa Delgado began working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in 2021, gaining experience in home, clinic, and school settings. She holds an associate’s degree in Psychology from Three Rivers Community College and is currently in her final semester at Southern Connecticut University, pursuing a bachelor’s - [Rebecca Gregoire](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/rebecca-gregoire/) - Rebecca Gregoire Special Education Teacher Coming soon. - [Hanna Storie](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/hanna-storie/) - Hanna Storie Special Education Teacher Coming soon. - [Amy Foley](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/amy-foley/) - Amy Foley Behavior Analyst Coming soon. - [Bethany Bastille](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/bethany-bastille/) - Bethany Bastille Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Coming soon. - [Gary Mala](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/gary-mala/) - Gary Mala Director of Education EdD Coming soon. - [Brenda Carboni](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/brenda-carboni/) - Brenda Carboni Business Administrator Brenda comes to Prism with an Associates Degree in Business Science, Accounting major from Hesser College, Manchester NH. She has worked in business administration in various organizations over numerous years. She worked at the University of Delaware for more than thirteen years, first in the Accounts Receivables department, then moving into - [Jillian Knox](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/jillian-knox/) - Jillian Knox Behavior Analyst, Farmington Coming soon. - [David Vitola](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/david-vitola/) - David Vitola Behavior Analyst, Guilford Coming soon. - [Jaclyn Pugh](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/jaclyn-pugh/) - Jaclyn Pugh Clinical Director M.S., BCBA, LBA Jaclyn Pugh is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and certified Special Education Teacher K-12 who has been working with children since 2007. Jaclyn has behavior analytic experience working with individuals ages 0-21 in both center and school-based ABA programs and has a passion for teaching functional communication - [Hayley Callaway](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/hayley-callaway/) - Hayley Callaway Behavior Analyst, Guilford Coming soon. - [Sarah Gomes](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/sarah-gomes/) - Sarah Gomes Senior Behavior Analyst, Guilford M.S., BCBA, LBA Sarah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for over 10 years. She completed her undergraduate studies at Keene State College and earned her Master’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Prior to - [Joanne Hitzfeld](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/joanne-hitzfeld/) - Joanne Hitzfeld Office Manager, Guilford Coming soon. - [Taylor Johnson](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/taylor-johnson/) - Taylor Johnson Special Education Teacher Coming soon. - [Martha Gaburungyi](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/martha-gaburungyi/) - Martha Gaburungyi Human Resources Manager Coming soon. - [Laura Turner](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/laura-turner/) - Dr. Laura Turner Psychologist Ph.D., LP-CT, BCBA-D, LBA-CT Dr. Laura B. Turner, Ph.D., LP-CT, BCBA-D, LBA-CT is a clinical psychologist and board certified behavior analyst-doctoral (BCBA-D) with nearly 20 years of multi-disciplinary experience providing services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dr. Turner is also an Associate Professor of Behavior Analysis, and the Program - [Dagmara Sobczyk](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/dagmara-sobczyk/) - Dagmara Sobczyk Behavior Analyst, Farmington M.S., BCBA, LBA Coming soon. - [Courtney Castro](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/courtney-castro/) - Courtney Castro Behavior Analyst, Farmington Coming soon. - [Cathi Isidori](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/cathi-isidori/) - Cathi Isidori Staffing Coordinator Coming soon. - [Rachel Sperry](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/rachel-sperry/) - Rachel Sperry Manager of Compliance and Clinical Services M.A., BCBA, LBA Rachel is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has been working with children with autism since 2014. She graduated from Ball State University with her Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in Autism. Rachel worked as a public school - [AnnaLyse Smith](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/annalyse-smith/) - AnnaLyse Smith Medical Office Administrative Assistant Coming soon. - [Erica Smith](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/erica-smith/) - Erica Smith Clinical Director, Guilford M.S., BCBA, LBA Erica Smith is a Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children with Autism spectrum disorder for over 20 years. Erica has worked in Birth to 3 as well as public school systems. Erica completed her Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Northeastern University. - [Allison Iudiciani](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/allison-iudiciani/) - Allison Iudiciani Multi-Site Coordinator Allison has been working with Prism since December of 2016, and is the Office Manager based in Guilford. Allison takes pride in making life easy for everyone at Prism. With Allison’s incredible multi-tasking skills, she makes running the busy Farmington center look easy! She is instrumental in planning events for staff - [Abel Patton](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/abel-patton/) - Abel Patton Revenue Cycle Team Lead MBA Coming soon - [Sara Hafeez](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/sara-hafeez/) - Sara Hafeez Human Resources Coordinator M.S., HRM Sara is a dedicated HR professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder from the University of Saint Joseph and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Southern California, set to graduate in May - [Allyson Welch](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/allyson-welch/) - Allyson Welch Special Education Teacher M.S.Ed. Coming soon - [Dr. John Molteni](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/john-molteni/) - Dr. John Molteni Chief Administrator, Prism Academy PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Dr. John Molteni is the Director of Behavioral Health Services at Prism, as well as the Director of the new Prism Academy. Dr. Molteni served as the Director of Autism Services at the Hospital for Special Care and was instrumental in the development of outpatient - [Veronica Buecher](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/veronica-buecher/) - Veronica Buecher Behavior Analyst, Farmington M.S., BCBA, LBA Veronica Buecher is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and developmental disabilities for over 10 years. During that time, she has worked with children aged 3-21 in home, clinic, and school settings. She received her Master’s degree in - [Julia Ferrelli](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/julia-ferrelli/) - Julia Ferrelli Senior Behavior Analyst, Guilford M.S., BCBA, LBA Julia Ferrelli is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for over 15 years. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Connecticut and earned her Master’s of Science in Special Education with concentrations in ASD and - [Stephanie Greaves](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/stephanie-greaves/) - Stephanie Greaves Chief Operating Officer M.S., BCBA, LBA Stephanie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children with autism since 2001. She received her Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas and is an Early Start Denver Model Certified Therapist. Prior to joining the Prism team, - [Rebecca Giammatti](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/rebecca-giammatti/) - Rebecca Giammatti Chief Clinical Officer M.S., BCBA, LBA Rebecca Giammatti holds an M.S. in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis from The Sage Colleges. She first started in the autism treatment field in 1999, and since then has enjoyed clinical experience in home, school, and center-based programs. Her particular clinical passion is the intensive ABA treatment - [Christie Lappen](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/christie-lappen/) - Christie Lappen, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA Senior Behavior Analyst, Berlin Christie Rebelo-Lappen is a Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly 19 years experience working with children diagnosed with autism in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. She holds a Masters of Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Fitchburg State University. Before joining - [Claudia Gonzalez](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/claudia-gonzalez/) - Claudia Gonzalez Medical Office Administrative Assistant Claudia began working with Prism Autism as a Behavior Technician in 2020. She quickly fell in love with the Applied Behavior Analysis field before becoming a Behavior Technician, while watching her children receive ABA therapy. She began working with Prism Academy and became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2021. - [Emily Anne Sampson](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/emily-anne-sampson/) - Emily Anne Sampson Medical Office Manager Emily Anne obtained her BA in both Anthropology and Film & Television studies from the University of Vermont. She comes to Prism with over ten years of administration experience, many of which were centered around autism related services. What brings Emily Anne joy? Emily Anne spends her weekends going - [Kaela Brizuela](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/kaela-brizuela/) - Kaela Brizuela, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA Behavior Analyst, Guilford Kaela Brizuela is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 6 years of experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Throughout this time, she has worked in school districts, home and clinic settings with children aged 3-16. Prior to becoming a BCBA she gained experience - [Rachael Coburn](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/rachael-coburn/) - Rachael Coburn Chief Executive Officer Rachael Coburn is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Prism Autism Education & Consultation. Rachael’s nearly 15 years of experience in the field began as a summer internship at a center in NY and blossomed into a love of supporting the families of children touched by autism. Her experience includes - [Amelia Montleon](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/amelia-montleon/) - Amelia Montleon Special Education Teacher MA Coming soon - [Alisha Darin](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/alisha-darin/) - Alisha Darin Behavior Analyst/Guilford Coming soon - [Shauna Giannuzzi](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/shauna-giannuzzi/) - Shauna Giannuzzi Senior Behavior Analyst / Farmington Shauna Giannuzzi is a Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children with autism for the past 14 years. She is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Shauna holds a Masters of Science in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Elms College. Prior to working with - [Heather Philbrook](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/heather-philbrook/) - Heather Philbrook Behavior Analyst / Berlin Heather Philbrook is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Has experience working with children for over 10 years. Heather became passionate about working with children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder while working as a preschool teacher. She completed her masters in Science with a focus of Applied Behavior Analysis. What - [Shelby Duda](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/shelby-duda/) - Shelby Duda Office Manager / Guilford Shelby Duda is the office manager at the Guilford location. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Biology from Central Connecticut State University. She comes to us with 12 years experience in the customer service industry, 6 of which were spent in an administrative role. - [Michelle Poulin](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/michelle-poulin/) - Michelle Poulin HR Coordinators Michelle Poulin received her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Worcester State University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Prior to joining Prism, she worked at a healthcare company and a non-profit where she began building her experience in Human Resources. What brings Michelle Joy? In her free time she loves to spend - [Annie Scott](https://www.prismautism.com/our-team/annie-scott/) - Annie Scott Behavior Analyst / Farmington Annie Scott is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children with autism for the last 11 years. Originally from New York, she received her masters degree from Fordham University in Early Childhood Special Education and Post-Masters in ABA from Hunter College. 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