About Kelly Spears:
I am a Speech Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst working in a pediatric private practice in the Greater New Orleans area. I am also a Hanen Therapist and certified with Picture Exchange Communication (PECS). School:
I attended LSU from 1989 to 1994 from which I graduated with a BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I then attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated with a Master of Science in Speech Language and Hearing in 1997. I went to the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada for my Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) coursework. Work Experience:
I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, and private practice in rural and urban environments. Some places include Los Angeles, Charlotte, Vancouver BC, New York City, and New Orleans. In 2007, I worked as the speech pathologist in the Classroom Assistance for Atypical Behavior (CAAB) team in St. It was at this time that I became interested in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I was supervised by Richard Stock and took coursework under Pat Mirenda. In 2009, I moved to New York, New York and worked as a behavior interventionist at the Carbone Clinic. Kelly Spears Inc.:
In 2010, I opened a practice in New Orleans serving children with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, social and pragmatic delays, verbal behavior and behavior disorders. Spears Learning Center:
Anyone interested in working with children with developmental disabilities, Autism spectrum disorder, receptive and expressive language delays, social and pragmatic delays, and/or behavior disorders, please contact Kelly Spears for a great job opportunity with flexible hours and great pay!
