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Welcome to texasautism.com
The Ziggurat Group is dedicated to helping children and families to improve their lives. We offer psychological and assessment services and emphasize practical solutions. We believe that families and schools are keys to healthy development.
The Ziggurat Group is a private practice located in Plano, Texas.
Drs. Aspy and Grossman are licensed psychologists and authors.
We work with a team of professionals from a variety of fields in order to provide higher quality assessment and intervention services. Drs. Aspy and Grossman and their colleagues specialize in assessment and intervention of autism spectrum disorder.
The name "Ziggurat" came from the title of Drs. Aspy and Grossman's book - The Ziggurat Model.
We hope that you enjoy learning more about autism, The Ziggurat Model, and services provided by the Ziggurat Group
Regards,
Ruth Aspy, Ph.D. & Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D.
Ruth Aspy, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
aspy@texasautism.com
RUTH ASPY, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in private practice with the Ziggurat Group. Dr. Aspy specializes in assessment and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. She is co creator of a comprehensive model of intervention. Along with Dr. Barry Grossman, Dr. Aspy has written The Ziggurat Model, winner of the 2008 ASA award for outstanding book of the year. Dr. Aspy speaks internationally. She has experience in both the clinic and school settings. Dr. Aspy has facilitated in the establishment of innovative training programs for parents of children with ASD.
Barry G. Grossman, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
grossman@texasautism.com
BARRY G. GROSSMAN, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and author. He specializes in assessment and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Grossman, along with Dr. Aspy, wrote The Ziggurat Model—a book on designing interventions for students with Asperger’s Disorder and high-functioning autism. He and his co-author present on this model nationally. The Ziggurat Model has been adopted at the district-wide and state-wide levels.
Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D.
Consultant
myles@texasautism.com
BRENDA SMITH MYLES, PH.D. is a consultant with the Ziggurat Group and Chief Program Officer for the Autism Society of America. Dr. Myles is the recipient of the 2004 Autism Society of America's Outstanding Professional Award and the 2006 Princeton Fellowship Award. She has written numerous articles and books on Asperger Syndrome and autism including Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns (with Southwick) and Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (with Adreon). The latter is the winner of the Autism Society of America's Outstanding Literary Work. Brenda has made over 500 presentations all over the world, written more than 150 articles and books on autism and Asperger Syndrome, and served as the co-chair of the National ASD Teacher Standards Committee. She is on the National Institute of Mental Health's Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee's Strategic Planning Consortium and the Autism Society of America's Panel of Professional Advisors. Myles is also on the executive boards of several organizations, including the Organization for Autism Research and Maap Services Inc. In addition, she was recently acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world from 1997 to 2004.
Amanda Bridwell, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
bridwell@texasautism.com
AMANDA BRIDWELL, M.S.,CCC-SLP earned her masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Women's University. She has worked in the public school setting for over 14 years and serves on specialized autism and preschool assessment teams. Amanda is the proud mother of two children.
Nicole Brin, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech and Language Pathologist
brin@texasautism.com
NICOLE BRIN, M.A., CCC-SLP earned her masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Texas. She has worked with children in the school, private clinic, and pediatric hospital settings. Nicole has a special interest in working with individuals who have autism spectrum disorders.
Debra Gomez, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
gomez@texasautism.com
DEBRA GOMEZ, PH.D. is a consultant with the Ziggurat Group. She has over ten years of experience working with children and their families. Dr. Gomez has successfully treated children and teens struggling with a variety of adjustment and childhood disorders. Dr. Gomez is a strong advocate for parents of children receiving special education services. She has trained and supervised doctoral interns and post-doctoral practitioners for many years. Dr Gomez recognizes how important knowledgeable, effective, and supportive services are to children and their families.
Susan B. Jamieson, M.Ed. RPED
Registered Professional Educational Diagnostician
jamieson@texasautism.com
SUSAN JAMIESON, M.Ed. is a Registered Professional Educational Diagnostician who has worked in Special Education in the state of Texas for over 35 years. She served as a Special Education Administrator for twenty years. Susan has also worked as a special education teacher and as an educational diagnostician with students 3-21 years. She has experience with team evaluations specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Susan received her Masters of Education and various educational certifications from Texas Woman’s University.
Angela Medrano, M.O.T., OTR
Occupational Therapist
medrano@texasautism.com
ANGELA MEDRANO, M.O.T., OTR is an occupational therapist with over thirteen years of experience. She has worked extensively in pediatrics in the clinic, hospital, and school settings. One area of specialty is autism assessment and intervention. Angela is SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test) certified and specializes in the treatment of sensory processing disorders.
Sarah Welbourne, M.Ed.
Educational Diagnostician
welbourne@texasautism.com
SARAH WELBOURNE, M.Ed. earned her Bachelors degree from Baylor University and her Masters degree from the University of North Texas. She has worked in the education field for over 14 years, as a general educator, special educator, and Educational Diagnostician. Sarah specializes in Autism team assessments as well as educational and intellectual assessments for school-age children. Sarah's joy in life is being a mother.
Penny C. Woods, M.S.Ed.
Educational Diagnostician
woods@texasautism.com
PENNY C. WOODS, M.S. received her bachelor's degree in special education and her master's degree in educational psychology from Baylor University. She has extensive experience working in the public schools as a behavior specialist, special education teacher, and an educational diagnostician. Mrs. Woods specializes in autism team assessments and providing intellectual and educational assessments for children and adolescents.