Laura Wherry, BCBA    

Laura Wherry received her Master’s degree, in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2002. She presently is a, BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Prior to obtaining her Masters she worked as a Behavior analyst at the Bachelor’s level within the home setting providing behavioral therapy with an emphasis in verbal behavior. Over the past ten years Laura has worked extensively with children with developmental disabilities, their families, and school personnel. She worked as a behavior analyst for a school district assisting in the building of their autism program. The program consisted of the use of structured teaching (TEACCH), the use of visual schedules and supports, direct instruction using discrete trials, Picture exchange communication system (PEC’s) and positive behavioral supports. As head chair person of their autism committee she put additional supports and trainings in place for teachers and other school staff who work with children with autism. These trainings emphasized increasing a child’s independent functioning, communication and socialization skills.  As a consultant for the Autism Consortium at Nova Southeastern, she provided trainings to school personnel and parents for several districts. Her primary areas of interest include the treatment of challenging behavior, functional behavior assessment, and functional communication training.

CONTACT US:

Laura Wherry-Hernandez, BCBA
Phone: (214)228-5550
email: Laura@LHConsultingaba.com