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RESEARCH We maintain a varied and active research agenda at the center that includes partners from across the University. Research teams explore the impact of robots, multimedia, therapy animals, wraparound supports, and various other support strategies on the quality of life and successful functioning of individuals on the spectrum. We also evaluate the most effective ways to train teachers and other professionals to work with students and clients on the spectrum. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND MAILING LIST l If you are interested in signing up to volunteer or would like to receive additional information and regular notices of center and community events related to ASD via email, contact Susan Voland at 806-834-1331 or [email protected] DONATE TO THE BURKHART CENTER Support from the community is a vital ingredient to our success and continued engagement. l If you would like to support our mission of improving the lives of individuals with autism, you may donate online at the following link: http://donate.give2tech.com/?fid=T24A105 Possibilities for life... TRAINING Undergraduate & Graduate Experiences Undergraduate & graduate students volunteer at all of our family and community service events, and are active members of our research teams and grant projects. Students are colleagues and collaborators in our teaching, research, and practice. All students have opportunities to plan, conduct, present, and publish research. Practicum Opportunities with Outpatient Services The Outpatient Clinic at the Burkhart Center is currently offering practicum opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students seeking experience working with young children with ASD in a clinical setting. Course credit is available at the undergraduate and graduate level. m For more information please contact Dr. Wes Dotson at 806.834.0783 or [email protected] Funding for Students We have multiple ways to support students in our programs. Research Assistantships are available for students in face-to- face programs on a competitive basis. Assistantships include tuition waivers and stipends. Scholarships, travel funding, and research stipends are also available. Graduate Study and Academic Programs Ph.D. in Special Education Ph.D. in School Psychology Teacher Training Institute The Burkhart Center’s Applied Behavior Analysis - Teacher Training Institute Program (ABA-TTI) at Texas Tech University offers professional training for teachers or clinicians working with students with autism and who are working towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This program is offered through a professional development experience culminating in BCBA supervision and hands-on training in functional behavioral assessment and function - based treatment design. Those who qualify work to complete their Masters of Special Education with an Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate. A practicum was recently added to the requirements of the program at TTU so that students can complete coursework and all the requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and be eligible to sit for the BCBA exam upon completion of their Masters here at TTU. o For more information contact Dr. Wes Dotson at 806.834.0783 or [email protected] or Melanie Teague at 806.834.2552 or [email protected] Phone: 806.742.4561 • Fax: 806.742.1840 www.burkhartcenter.org Our mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families by providing services, preparing educators, and conducting research.
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RESEARCH We maintain a varied and active research agenda at the center that includes partners
from across the University. Research teams explore the impact of robots,
multimedia, therapy animals, wraparound supports, and various other support
strategies on the quality of life and successful functioning of individuals on the spectrum.
We also evaluate the most effective ways to train teachers and other professionals to work with students
and clients on the spectrum.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND MAILING LISTl If you are interested in signing up to volunteer or would like to receive additional information and regular notices of center and community events related to ASD via email, contact Susan Voland at 806-834-1331 or [email protected]
DONATE TO THE BURKHART CENTERSupport from the community is a vital ingredient to our success and continued engagement.l If you would like to support our mission of improving the lives of individuals with autism, you may donate online at the following link: http://donate.give2tech.com/?fid=T24A105
Possibilities for life...
TRAINING Undergraduate & Graduate ExperiencesUndergraduate & graduate students volunteer at all of our family and community service events, and are active members of our research teams and grant projects. Students are colleagues and collaborators in our teaching, research, and practice. All students have opportunities to plan, conduct, present, and publish research.
Practicum Opportunities with Outpatient ServicesThe Outpatient Clinic at the Burkhart Center is currently offering practicum opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students seeking experience working with young children with ASD in a clinical setting. Course credit is available at the undergraduate and graduate level.m For more information please contact Dr. Wes Dotson at 806.834.0783 or [email protected]
Funding for StudentsWe have multiple ways to support students in our programs. Research Assistantships are available for students in face-to-face programs on a competitive basis. Assistantships include tuition waivers and stipends. Scholarships, travel funding, and research stipends are also available.
Graduate Study and Academic ProgramsPh.D. in Special EducationPh.D. in School PsychologyTeacher Training InstituteThe Burkhart Center’s Applied Behavior Analysis - Teacher Training Institute Program (ABA-TTI) at Texas Tech University offers professional training for teachers or clinicians working with students with autism and who are working towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This program is offered through a professional development experience culminating in BCBA supervision and hands-on training in functional behavioral assessment and function - based treatment design. Those who qualify work to complete their Masters of Special Education with an Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate. A practicum was recently added to the requirements of the program at TTU so that students can complete coursework and all the requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and be eligible to sit for the BCBA exam upon completion of their Masters here at TTU.
o For more information contact Dr. Wes Dotson at 806.834.0783 or [email protected] [email protected]
Phone:806.742.4561•Fax:806.742.1840www.burkhartcenter.org
Our mission is to increase thequality of life for individuals with
autism and their familiesby
providing services, preparing educators,
and conducting research.
Outpatient ClinicThe Outpatient Clinic provides targeted supports to individuals with autism and their families through Focused ABA services, social skills classes, and contracted consultations. Focused ABA services will address specific behavior concerns and goals through individual treatment, parent training, social opportunities, and treatment transition planning. Clients accepted into the program will be eligible for up to 30 hours of one-on-one and small group therapy each month. Social skills classes will be offered for individuals with autism of all ages. Classes will run 2-3 times each semester and will have a variety of themes. Contracted consultations with outside agencies can also be provided to organizations seeking assistance with training or behavioral support.o For more information about the Outpatient Clinic please contact [email protected]
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES:
Performing Arts ActivitiesThe Burkhart Center partners with the College of Visual and Performing Arts to offer theatre and dance classes for elementary and high school students on the spectrum. We also support the BurkTech Players, a theatre performance group composed of TTU students and young adults with ASD from the community.
Parents’ Night OutParents’ Night Out is open to children with ASD and their siblings ages 3-13 once a month during the school year. Supervised care in a fun environment is offered so thatparents can enjoy a night out.
Camp BurkhartThe Burkhart Center provides summer camp activities for elementary through high school aged students with ASD.The camps are funded in part by a generous gift fromScott Malouf.
Family Fun EventsFamily Fun Events are designed for children with ASD and their families to participate in fun activities and also provide opportunities for parents to share their experiences withone another.
Annual Autism ConferenceThe Annual Autism Conference is jointly sponsored by Region 17 Education Service Center and the Burkhart Center toprovide continuing education and training to educators and parents in the South Plains area.
The Burkhart Family Endowed Lecture SeriesThe lecture series brings distinguished speakers in ASD education to Texas Tech University and the Lubbock community.
Burkhart Walk for Autism AwarenessThe Burkhart Walk for Autism Awareness is held annually to promote ASD awareness in the community.d For more information on Community-Based Services please contact Susan Voland at 806.834.1331 or [email protected]
SERVICESCENTER-BASED SERVICES:Burkhart Transition AcademyThe Burkhart Transition Academy provides post-secondary, educational, strength-based assessment and programming to aid in the successful transition of people with ASD into higher education, vocational, or other settings. Classes for young adults with ASD who have completed high school meet five days per week to teach life skills, job skills, and social skills.d FormoreinformationpleasecontactJaniceMagnessat806.834.3725 or [email protected]
CASE: Connections for Academic Success & EmploymentCASE is an innovative, individualized, and strength-based college transition program that supports college students with autism and other complex disabilities to earn an academic degree or vocational certification. CASE serves students at Texas Tech University and South Plains College through a wraparound planning process. d For more information about CASE, please contact Dr. DeAnn Lechtenberger at [email protected] or www.depts.ttu.edu/BurkhartCenter/CASE
