Affiliated Clinic: Baylor CARE
The Baylor Clinic for Assessment, Research, and Education (CARE) is a member of the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities. Baylor CARE strives to provide children with cognitive and developmental disabilities research-validated assessment and intervention services.
Founded in 2014, Baylor CARE is directed by Jessica S. Akers, Ph.D., BCBA-D & Tonya N. Davis, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Baylor CARE is staffed by volunteer advanced graduate students in the Applied Behavior Analysis graduate program at Baylor University. Baylor CARE therapists are highly trained, experienced therapists who are carefully supervised by CARE faculty, staff, and supervisors.
Our programs include:
Communication & Language (18 months to adulthood)
The purpose of this program is to improve communication, language, and social communication skills. An individual treatment program will be developed to target skills such as requesting preferred items, identifying familiar objects and people, asking and answering questions, and much more.
Social Skills (3-years-old to adulthood)
The purpose of this program is to improve social and play skills. An individual treatment program will be developed to target skills such as taking turns, sharing, playing games, and pretend play with peers.
Transition Skills (14 years old to adulthood)
The purpose of this program is to improve daily living and vocational skills. An individual treatment program will be developed to target skills such as meal preparation, grooming, housekeeping, completing job applications, and job-specific skills.
Problem Behavior Support (2 years old to 10 years old)
The purpose of this program is to support caregivers in understanding and managing their child’s problem behavior. An individual assessment will be conducted which will aid in the development of an individualized treatment plan. Sessions will include one-on-one sessions and caregiver training/consultation. This program is designed for individuals 2 – 10 years diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability (e.g., autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disability) who engage in aggression, self-injury, property destruction, or tantrums at a rate or intensity that negatively impacts their learning and functioning. Children who exhibit problem behavior that has resulted in injury to self or others requiring medical treatment in the past six months will likely be referred to another program that can offer more intensive support.