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February 28, 2018Autism, , , , , by

What to Expect From Your BCBA (What’s a BCBA?)

If you have heard the term BCBA, raise your “virtual” hand! What is a BCBA anyway? BCBA stands for Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.  These professionals are experts in the field of behavior analysis. BCBA’s have completed an approved graduate course sequence, done 1500 hours of …
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February 20, 2018Autism, Topic Tuesday, , , , , by

Topic Tuesday: What is ABA?

Back to Basics Most people have a misconception that ABA is just a child sitting at a table performing a direction and getting a piece of candy.  While we do use reinforcement to increase the future probability of a behavior to occur, there is more …
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August 23, 2016Announcements, Autism, Programs, , , , , , , , , , by

Reserving for Vacations and Holidays at the REC

Reminder! The REC is committed to providing constant ABA programming, all year-round.  As many of our REC families know, this means support during school vacation weeks and some minor holidays. Due to the high demand, space for the vacation and holiday programming is limited and …
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August 1, 2016Autism, Staff, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , by

Staff Spotlight: BCBA Bonanza!

The REC was founded by BCBA, Tricia Woolard, and since the Peabody REC’s door opened 4 years ago we have been fortunate enough to add an extraordinary team of BCBAs to the program. With 12 BCBAs on staff between both locations, about 6 are full-time. …
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January 14, 2016Autism, , , , , , , , , , , by

Winter Themed Activities

Although it is already mid-January, the snow is just beginning. The feeling of awe and the imagery of fresh white snow blankets is among us. To preempt the winter blues from taking over, get out there and enjoy (temperatures permitting, of course)! Or, if stuck …
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December 28, 2015Announcements, Autism, Programs, , , , , , , by

REC Snow Policy

Due to the unique aspect of our programming being open 7 days per week, into the early evening and holidays, using Peabody Public Schools and Londonderry Schools as a guide as to when to open or cancel is no longer an effective means to assist …
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December 4, 2015Autism, Programs, Staff, , , , , , , , , , , , , by

Sneak-a-Peek at our Clinical Corner!

The REC is committed to providing effective ABA programming for each individual student and that commitment extends to our staff training. REC Staffers join our team with varying degrees of ABA training. The REC promotes staff development through in person trainings, online modules, daily clinical …
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November 10, 2015Announcements, Community, , , , , , , , by

Tree of Warmth

BE THANKFUL, SPREAD THE WARMTH! The REC’s Annual Tree of Warmth drive will begin Friday, November 27th. Both of the REC locations will be collecting coats, hats, mittens and scarves to be donated to the following local organizations: Citizens for Adequate Housing: Peabody, MA For …
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October 30, 2015Events, , , , , , , , , , , , , by

Halloween Social Story

The Peabody REC’s 4th Annual Halloween Party was a huge success with over 200 attendees! Thank you to everyone who helped make the event great including the REC Volunteer Staff, Broosalooney the Balloon Guy  and Feathers and Flames Face Painting! Each year we aim  to …
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August 14, 2014Announcements, Staff, Uncategorized, , , , , , , , , , , , , by

Letter from our Founder

It is incredibly hard to believe that our 2014 summer program Camp REC is coming to an end. As I walk through the center, I am totally in awe of the smiling faces on both staff and children and the contagious giggles that abound.   …
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