Franklyn Kargbo

Melmark

Melmark is a multi-state human service provider with premier special education schools, professional development, training, and research centers. We are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by providing exceptional evidence-based and applied behavior analytic services to every individual, every day. Our programs and comprehensive services are provided in an environment of warmth, care and respect. Melmark is proud to provide a full range of integrated residential, educational, vocational and healthcare services in support of the children and adults we serve. We are dedicated to an environment that implements research-based clinical programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Goal: Helping Each Child and Adult to be Independent The overall goal of our program and services is to allow each individual served to achieve their highest level of independence and confidence, and to become active members of their communities. Finding the right program for a child or young adult with autism and other intellectual disabilities can be a challenging experience. Melmark's Children's Services admissions representatives are committed to working with family members, human service representatives and other referral sources to carefully address each child's needs. Melmark is Committed to Education We offer continuing education programs for parents, staff and professionals in the communities we serve. These include: • Expert speaker series in behavior analysis including BCBA presenters. • Annual Conference on Improving Life at School and Home. • Trainings and workshops on a range of clinical topics. Melmark is an approved provider for continuing education units for the following professional certifications: BACB, ASHA, ACT 48 and others. We offer an annual conference on improving life at school and home.