Amber Badgett, M.S.
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Profile: Hello, my name is Amber Badgett. I live in Louisville,
Kentucky and I have been working with MDS since August 2008. I
was trained through the Center for Autism and Related Disorders
(California) in Applied Behavior Analysis and I have over 5 years
experience in creating home, community, and school based behavior
and education programs for children and adolescents with
developmental disabilities. I am also a certified elementary school
teacher with 3 years experience in teaching in all inclusive classrooms.
My personal experience in having loved ones with disabilities has made
me an advocate and made me very passionate about what I do. I love
helping people learn to express themselves and find more happiness
and functionality in their everyday lives.
Catchments:
Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky
Education and Licensure:
Bachelor’s, Sociology and Spanish, University of Louisville, 2003
Master’s, Education, University of Louisville, 2006
Certified Teacher, Kentucky
Professional Organizations:
Indiana Association of Behavior Consultants
Kentucky Teachers Association
Areas of Expertise:
Applied Behavior Analysis working with people diagnosed with
PDD/Autism/Apraxia/Asperger’s/Mental Retardation/Down Syndrome
Developing functional assessments of individuals behavior
Creating individualized behavior and education programs
Navigating school systems and working with families to ensure
appropriate education
Personal Interests:
Traveling
Outdoor adventures: canoing, hiking, skiing, camping, Frisbee golf,
running, biking
Indoor adventures: yoga, reading, researching, decorating, cooking
Spending time with my husband, my family, my friends, and my dog.
Singing the blues, Motown, or anything with soul.
Kentucky and I have been working with MDS since August 2008. I
was trained through the Center for Autism and Related Disorders
(California) in Applied Behavior Analysis and I have over 5 years
experience in creating home, community, and school based behavior
and education programs for children and adolescents with
developmental disabilities. I am also a certified elementary school
teacher with 3 years experience in teaching in all inclusive classrooms.
My personal experience in having loved ones with disabilities has made
me an advocate and made me very passionate about what I do. I love
helping people learn to express themselves and find more happiness
and functionality in their everyday lives.
Catchments:
Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky
Education and Licensure:
Bachelor’s, Sociology and Spanish, University of Louisville, 2003
Master’s, Education, University of Louisville, 2006
Certified Teacher, Kentucky
Professional Organizations:
Indiana Association of Behavior Consultants
Kentucky Teachers Association
Areas of Expertise:
Applied Behavior Analysis working with people diagnosed with
PDD/Autism/Apraxia/Asperger’s/Mental Retardation/Down Syndrome
Developing functional assessments of individuals behavior
Creating individualized behavior and education programs
Navigating school systems and working with families to ensure
appropriate education
Personal Interests:
Traveling
Outdoor adventures: canoing, hiking, skiing, camping, Frisbee golf,
running, biking
Indoor adventures: yoga, reading, researching, decorating, cooking
Spending time with my husband, my family, my friends, and my dog.
Singing the blues, Motown, or anything with soul.
