RPM EDUCATIONAL SERVICE: WHAT I DO

I began studying RPM in February 2014 when I was introduced to a teenage student on the autism spectrum. That September, the student, his father, and I flew out to Austin for a four-day boot camp. 

Watching Soma work, reinforced my desire to learn more about how to use RPM with students. In August 2014, I successfully completed the four-day certification course to learn the theory and use of RPM. During my first year, I had bimonthly consults with Soma, sharing videos of my work with her to see how I could improve my skills. I continue to have consults with her, sharing videos of new students.

My professional career started in the field of developmental disabilities after receiving a master’s degree in child and family development from Ohio State University. During that time, I worked on the development of curriculum for activities of daily living for students from the ages of four through adulthood. I was actively involved in working with teachers to assist them in working with their special needs students.

Years later, after working as a case manager for children having severe developmental disabilities and social worker, I decided to begin working on a PhD in counseling. Through that process I started work as a counselor at a mental health center in Mesa, Arizona. Most of my clients were children having ADHD, autism, developmental disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety disorder, and attachment disorder. It was during this time I also studied the neurological development of children on the autism spectrum because of its important impact on learning.