Nicole Beurkens
PhD
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Autism Expert
Nicole Beurkens Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Evaluation and Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Adults
- Best Sellers
- Learning as we Grow-Enriching Education for Students with Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Career Focus
- Psychologist
- Affiliation
- Horizons Developmental Resource Center
Nicole Beurkens, founder and director of the Horizons Developmental Remediation Center in Caledonia, Michigan, is a licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a master’s degree in special education. She holds a professional teaching certificate with endorsements in autism and learning disabilities, and has been certified in many specialized therapies for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Nicole has authored numerous articles and books, and writes a popular newsletter for thousands of subscribers each week. With a background in child development, classroom teaching, and family-based therapy, Nicole is an award-winning therapist, consultant, and speaker for families and school professionals throughout the United States and abroad.
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What is Autism Remediation?
The word “remediation” is very important in the work my colleagues and I do with families affected by autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities, but it is a word that is unfamiliar to many people. I thought I would take a moment this week to talk about what remediation means in general, ...
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*** 12 Things Parents and Professionals Must Understand About Educating Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders
Working with parents and educators for over a decade has taught me some important lessons about what it means to provide a meaningful education to students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. It is easy to get bogged down in the moment-to-moment challenges and lose perspective on what we are trying to accomplish. Too often we employ strategies that address an immediate problem, without figuring out how to build the foundations that are required for addressing the challenge over the long-term.
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Moments Together: Engaging Our Children in Everyday Life
I witnessed something this past week that has caused me to think about the time we spend with our children, and the importance of everyday moments. While standing in line at the counter of our family’s favorite pizza place, waiting for our take-out order to be ready, I noticed a little girl and ...
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Nicole Beurkens
"Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon." - Norwegian Proverb
Contacting Nicole Beurkens
Horizons Developmental Resource Center
3120 68th Street SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
www.TheAutismTransformation.com
(616) 698-0306
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