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What is Parent Coaching?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019), "Parent training for behavior management (PTBM) is the recommended primary intervention for preschool-aged children with ADHD as well as children with ADHD-like behaviors whose diagnosis is not yet verified. This type of training helps parents learn age-appropriate developmental expectations, behaviors that strengthen the parent-child relationship, and specific management skills for problem behaviors.
...A diagnosis [is not needed] before [receiving] PTBM because PTBM has documented effectiveness with a wide variety of problem behaviors, regardless of etiology."
Behavior PACT's parent coaching involves evidence-based strategies for addressing a range of behavioral concerns that impact your family. We have successfully addressed concerns including (but not limited to) difficulty following directions, sleep, communication, social skills, screen time, family power struggles, ADHD, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder.
How Our Coaching Works
Discovering effective parenting strategies is simple with Behavior PACT. Our experienced coaches are here to provide personalized support and guidance tailored to your family's unique needs.
Complete a Contact Form
Ready to take the first step? Fill out the initial demographic form found on the contact page of this website to give us an idea of the appropriateness of our services for your needs.
Complete an Intake Packet
If Behavior PACT is right for you, we will send an online intake packet to learn the specifics of your family's needs.
Schedule an Initial Interview
Schedule a consultation with one of our expert parent coaches and start your journey towards a harmonious family life. Whether you prefer virtual sessions or in-person meetings, we have the right plan for you.
Get Support Anytime
Our flexible coaching services are designed to provide the support you need most. Reach out to our team anytime for guidance and assistance.
Meet Our Parent Coaches
Kaley Adams, PhD, BCBA-D
Co-Owner and Parent Coach
Dr. Kaley Adams is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)-Doctoral (D) with a Ph.D in Special Education from Florida Atlantic University (FAU-Go Owls!). She is a visiting instructor at FAU for the Department of Special Education in courses up to the master’s level.
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She has been passionate about education since she was a kid, often imitating “school” as her favorite playtime roleplay and always knew she was going to have a career in education. Dr. Adams strongly believes that everyone deserves a good education and was drawn to special education. Once she started pursuing her undergraduate degree, she learned about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and everything clicked. ABA is the best way to optimize teachable moments for every learner!
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Dr. Adams then pursued her master’s degree in Special Education with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis while working as a public elementary school teacher for 4th and 5th grade. She was also a Registered Behavior Technician, working with people with autism ages 2-18. Once she became a BCBA, Dr. Adams became a Program Coordinator for an ABA company and private school-blending behavior analytics and classroom instruction.
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During her doctorate program, Dr. Adams conducted research on increasing independent living skills for adults with intellectual disabilities. Some of these skills included budgeting, using Excel, and making decisions that are job and purchasing related. She became a BCBA-D once she completed her Ph.D. in Special Education.
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Dr. Adams is passionate about ABA and applies the ABA methods she uses in her parent coaching to her personal life as well (committing to her work-out routine, tackling her procrastination, and getting her husband to put his clothes in the hamper).
Linda Panzica, M.S. Ed., BCBA, LBA-NYS
Co-Owner and Parent Coach
Linda began her career working with children in 1994 as an elementary school teacher for 1st and 4th grades. After earning her master’s degree from Hunter College in 2000, she became a preschool teacher for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It was during this time that Linda was introduced to the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
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The remarkable progress she observed in her students as she implemented ABA principles inspired her to further her education. In 2002, she became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). Encouraged by experienced professionals who provided exceptional training, Linda pursued additional coursework to earn her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in 2011.
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Through her work, Linda quickly recognized that ABA principles extend beyond children with autism, they apply to many aspects of daily life. She continued her career in education and training, leading workshops for teachers and parents both in and outside the classroom.
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In 2016, Linda began consulting in New York City and Westchester County schools, collaborating with leaders in the field and expanding her expertise. In 2022, she relocated with her family to Florida, where she worked in two clinics serving children with autism.
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Linda has always placed great value on building strong relationships with parents during training sessions, helping them develop foundational skills. Drawing from her own experience receiving parent coaching, she seamlessly integrates those insights with the core principles of ABA, empowering families with effective strategies for success.
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