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"Rebecca Klaw... is one of the most, if not the most experienced clinicians working in the field of autism." (more) Richard Solomon, MD "As a consultant, Rebecca is a joy to work with... thorough, perceptive, respectful and committed to meeting the needs of the children and staff." (more) K. Gara, KenCrest	Autism Services by Klaw (ASK) is run by Rebecca Klaw who has worked since 1988 as a consultant, trainer and advocate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. The following is a condensed version of her professional history and accomplishments. If more information is desired, please click here to view or download her resume as a Word file. All over the country, Rebecca has trained consultants, direct care staff and teachers on methods and techniques used to drive developmental growth in children with ASD. Rebecca has produced two training DVDs, one on relationship-based intervention with young children with autism and the other on responding to agitation, escalation and meltdowns. Before becoming a full-time consultant and trainer, Rebecca was the director of the Pressley Ridge's Center for Autism in Pittsburgh, PA. Before that she worked in the Early Intervention system and, for 15 years, in outpatient mental health. Rebecca has run playgroups, social skills groups and parent support groups. One of her parent support groups has been running for nine years! Rebecca consults with parents about issues effecting home and school success. She has recently added some expertise in sexual development and sexual abuse as it effects individuals with ASD. Rebecca has published a book describing how to write goals and collect data using a developmental approach with young children with ASD. Rebecca was the recipient of the inaugural Grandin Award presented to her by The Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (ABOARD) for "maximizing the potential and possibilities of children with autism". Rebecca received an A.B. from Vassar College, and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education as well as a M.S. in Child Development from the University of Pittsburgh. She has had training in Floortime (Greenspan), Relationship Development Intervention (Gutstein), Visual Strategies (Hogdon and Lehman), Social Stories (Gray), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Atwood). Rebecca has also attended numerous national and international conferences on autism, making sure that she stays current with the newest research and methodologies. Rebecca is certified in supported employment for individuals with developmental disabilities through Virginia Commonwealth University. She has participated in web-based training on infant brain development, positive behavioral support and relationship-based intervention. In 2007, Rebecca was involved in a conference, put on by the Western Pennsylvania Museum Council, which was designed to help museums open their doors to everyone and become truly and thoughtfully inclusive institutions. Rebecca proposed numerous adaptations that would make museum going better for individuals with autism and their families. Rebecca received training in the "Next Chapter Book Club", a unique, nation-wide program that helps individuals with cognitive disabilities take part in their community while improving literacy and social skills. Rebecca is in the process of finding a way to modify this model to make it fit young adults with Aspergers. Rebecca provides supervision and/or case consultation to mental health therapists who are treating an increasing number of individuals on the autism spectrum. She provides individual consultation on an as-needed basis and regular group consultation. Over the next year, Rebecca will be providing extensive training and supervision for RTF staff and teachers at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople, PA. Rebecca is working with a colleague on the development of unique visual aids for children and teens with high functioning autism and Aspergers who are in therapy or counseling. These aids use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies, tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum, in a popular, creative and normalizing format. More information to come by fall.
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"Rebecca Klaw... is one of the most, if not the most experienced clinicians working in the field of autism." (more)
Richard Solomon, MD

"As a consultant, Rebecca is a joy to work with... thorough, perceptive, respectful and committed to meeting the needs of the children and staff." (more)
K. Gara, KenCrest

Autism Services by Klaw (ASK) is run by Rebecca Klaw who has worked since 1988 as a consultant, trainer and advocate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. The following is a condensed version of her professional history and accomplishments. If more information is desired, please click here to view or download her resume as a Word file.

All over the country, Rebecca has trained consultants, direct care staff and teachers on methods and techniques used to drive developmental growth in children with ASD.
Rebecca has produced two training DVDs, one on relationship-based intervention with young children with autism and the other on responding to agitation, escalation and meltdowns.
Before becoming a full-time consultant and trainer, Rebecca was the director of the Pressley Ridge's Center for Autism in Pittsburgh, PA. Before that she worked in the Early Intervention system and, for 15 years, in outpatient mental health.
Rebecca has run playgroups, social skills groups and parent support groups. One of her parent support groups has been running for nine years!
Rebecca consults with parents about issues effecting home and school success. She has recently added some expertise in sexual development and sexual abuse as it effects individuals with ASD.
Rebecca has published a book describing how to write goals and collect data using a developmental approach with young children with ASD.
Rebecca was the recipient of the inaugural Grandin Award presented to her by The Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (ABOARD) for "maximizing the potential and possibilities of children with autism".
Rebecca received an A.B. from Vassar College, and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education as well as a M.S. in Child Development from the University of Pittsburgh.
She has had training in Floortime (Greenspan), Relationship Development Intervention (Gutstein), Visual Strategies (Hogdon and Lehman), Social Stories (Gray), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Atwood). Rebecca has also attended numerous national and international conferences on autism, making sure that she stays current with the newest research and methodologies.
Rebecca is certified in supported employment for individuals with developmental disabilities through Virginia Commonwealth University.
She has participated in web-based training on infant brain development, positive behavioral support and relationship-based intervention.
In 2007, Rebecca was involved in a conference, put on by the Western Pennsylvania Museum Council, which was designed to help museums open their doors to everyone and become truly and thoughtfully inclusive institutions. Rebecca proposed numerous adaptations that would make museum going better for individuals with autism and their families.
Rebecca received training in the "Next Chapter Book Club", a unique, nation-wide program that helps individuals with cognitive disabilities take part in their community while improving literacy and social skills. Rebecca is in the process of finding a way to modify this model to make it fit young adults with Aspergers.
Rebecca provides supervision and/or case consultation to mental health therapists who are treating an increasing number of individuals on the autism spectrum. She provides individual consultation on an as-needed basis and regular group consultation.
Over the next year, Rebecca will be providing extensive training and supervision for RTF staff and teachers at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople, PA.
Rebecca is working with a colleague on the development of unique visual aids for children and teens with high functioning autism and Aspergers who are in therapy or counseling. These aids use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies, tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum, in a popular, creative and normalizing format. More information to come by fall.