Function Junction: Behavior Matters

About US

FUNCTION JUNCTION: BEHAVIOR MATTERS

Dr. Susan Catlett and Cissy Carter, both Board Certified Behavior Analysts, discuss practical solutions to behavior challenges that they have experienced in the many years they have consulted to schools and families regarding individuals with disabilities. They hope to make behavior change easier to understand.

The podcast, started in early 2021, also seeks to show that behavior change is all around us through discussion of a variety of behaviors. The hosts most often end the podcast with a question modeled after the kinds on the test behavior analysts take to become board certified.

Dr. Susan m Catlett

Dr. Susan M. Catlett is an autism consultant and behavior analyst (doctoral level) who has focused her area of expertise to individuals with autism spectrum disorders for over 25 years. She has four Texas teaching certificates in addition to her board-certified behavior analyst status. Dr. Catlett works primarily with school districts in the areas of educational and behavioral programming. Dr. Catlett holds a Master of Education (1991), with an emphasis in Severe and Profound Disabilities, and has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Individual Differences from the University of Houston (1999).

As a consultant, Dr. Catlett has assisted numerous school districts in the development of policies and procedures for conducting functional behavior analyses, implementing behavior intervention plans, and providing in-home and parent training services. Dr. Catlett has also assisted school districts in implementing the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for students on the autism spectrum and other developmental disorders.

Llewellyn Carter

Llewellyn “Cissy” Carter has worked in public education for more than 30 years. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she worked as a speech therapist in Texas Public Schools. This experience created a desire to work with preschoolers with disabilities. Over time, she has worked with individuals with disabilities of all ages and obtained a master’s in educational leadership. She has significant training and experience working with individuals with autism. Cissy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and is TEACCH Certified - Advanced Consultant Level - through the TEACCH Professional Certification Program. Contributing to the education, and therefore future, of individuals with and without disabilities has brought great joy to her life.

Cissy enjoys training other teachers and staff members who serve students with disabilities on a variety of topics. She has had the opportunity to train educators in South Africa, Norway, Japan, Ireland, England, Bahrain, and all across the U.S.

Services

For speaking engagements, consultation, TRAINING, or Professional development

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

We have spoken to groups all across the country and in other parts of the world about autism and individuals with learning differences. The stories of overcoming challenges are inspiring. We would love to bring the thought provoking and humorous events that we have been a part of to your group.

Classroom Consultation

We work with a variety of schools to provide technical support to classroom teachers regarding classroom engagement, improving behavior, developing social skills, improving communication, and structuring the learning environment for students with special needs. We consult to general education as well as special education settings.

Training & Professional Development

We have a strong knowledge in the areas of Applied Behavior Analysis, communication, social skills, and structuring the learning environment for students with special needs. We each have more than 30 years of experience providing quality training and professional development to teachers and families.

Program DevelopmenT

We can help you advance your programs serving students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Having consistent systems in place brings continuity to programming. Let us help you examine your current program and make a plan for improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Where do you find your guests?

Most of our guests are people we know through our work in schools and homes. So many of the people we work with have wonderful stories to share. We also find people through connections on social media or by listening to the podcasts of others. If you have a story to share that you feel is connected to behavior change, please contact us.

What does an Educational Consultant do?

Educational Consultants can do many things. Most of our work is consulting to schools in classrooms serving students with autism and related disabilities. Some Educational Consultants work specifically with families helping them improve their children’s education. We have worked with families as well usually through a school or other organization.

Can you provide consultation for my child?

That is possible. We encourage families to start with the school that their child attends. Many schools have BCBAs or others trained to provide instructional support specific to behavior and different disabilities. Feel free to contact us if you want more information about consultation for your child.