Family of Kidz
Vanessa Lorentzen, M.S., is an experienced Behavior Consultant currently working at Family of Kidz since August 2022. With a robust background, Vanessa has held positions as a Parent Trainer/Behavior Specialist at LI Developmental Consulting from September 2011 to September 2022, and served as a Behavior Specialist at Just Kids Learning Center, QSAC, and DDI. Vanessa's expertise includes overseeing classrooms, providing crisis behavior support, and updating behavior support plans. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from St. Joseph's University New York.
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Family of Kidz
At Family of Kidz, we bring together highly qualified teams of professionals that work diligently to help individuals with special needs, from birth through adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of the individual’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. Our multi-disciplinary team provides a wide-variety of therapeutic and educational services that include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), special instruction, and related services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and mental health services. As a team, we are committed to helping those with special needs overcome barriers to progress and develop new skills.