The process of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) includes educational requirements, fieldwork experience, and passing a certification exam. If you are interested in becoming a BCBA or have started the process, there are steps you can take to …
Here at Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS), we have proudly supported clinicians, teachers, administrators, and students for 25 years—and counting! In addition to our many partnering schools within the United States, we have brought integrated therapeutic support to 1,000 international schools …
Here at Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS), we have decades of experience supporting students, teachers, administrators, and clinicians. We’ve seen our model and approach improve lives in our partnering schools within the United States and around the world. This year, our …
On May 3rd, 2022, Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) was acquired by Kelly Education. We are excited about this next step in our journey and all the possibilities it will bring. We will keep operating under the PTS brand moving forward. …
Pennridge High School life skills teacher Maria Gannon received a teacher of the year award Thursday from Pediatric Therapeutic Services, a Montgomery County company. Gannon and her classroom are also being filmed by a video crew from Advance Publications, which …
A group of five fourth-grade students sits in a small circle working in close cohesion with an occupational therapist. Across the room, another small group completes an art project with a support staff member, while yet another group learns to …
Associate Editor Pennridge student Tyleyia Cassel loads paper into a laminating machine in Pennridge High School’s Life Skills class, which runs a business called ‘That’s a Wrap.’ Staff photos by KEN ZEPP. While the nation’s economic slump persists, business is booming …
Written for Exceptional Parent MagazineBy Pamela Hackett, MPT – Managing Partner, Pediatric Therapeutic Services, Inc.With Sunita Locklear, Director of Beautiful Gate Special School Harsha is a “hugger.” The first day I met him, he smiled and hugged me gently as …
Written for Parents Express MagazineBy Pamela Girvin Hackett, MPT, with Lesley Austin Geyer, MA, OTR/L My nephew is an intelligent, talented, 4-year-old boy who plays the piano, writes music and has the energy of three typical children. He also hammered more than …
Written for Exceptional Parent MagazineBy Pamela Girvin Hackett, MPT – Managing Partner, Pediatric Therapeutic Services, Inc. As a pediatric specialist and co-owner of a large therapy services company, parents of children with disabilities often ask me, “How do I approach my …