Your Team – Developing Minds

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Every individual that we treat challenges us to dig deeper.

You have the same goals for your child as any parent.

You want your child to grow to attain happiness, success and fulfillment in life. You want your child to grow into a whole person that is able to form relationships and navigate daily life with confidence. YOU want to be able to connect with your child, to guide them, to understand them. It is YOU that can have the greatest impact on your child’s development. Our team works to empower YOU to make the difference in your child’s life.

AUTISM IS NOT A BEHAVIORAL DISORDER

AUTISM IS A NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER

Throughout the history of autism treatment, there has been a primary focus on behavior and skills as though autism is a behavioral or skill based condition. We have relied on behavioral programs designed to promote and extinguish behaviors with little to no consideration for why these individuals may be exhibiting these behaviors and what they represent. Research has evolved, treatment should too. Autism is neurological disorder affecting the development of the brain. The brain is an experience dependent organ.

IF WE CAN CHANGE THE EXPERIENCE,

WE CAN CHANGE THE OUTCOME

If we can change the experience, we can change the outcome. Our team is certified in the Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI®) approach, developed by Dr. Steven Gutstein and Dr. Rachelle Sheely. The RDI® approach is a developmental model that empowers parents to become the primary agent in their child’s growth. RDI® is changing the story.

We’re committed to staying curious.

Our team is uniquely qualified to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Working directly under Dr. Steven Gutstein (founder of RDI®) for the past six years as part of the development team, we have spent time intensively reviewing and understanding the latest research.

Jennifer McCaskill

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Jennifer resides in Decatur, Georgia and is the co-founder and co-director of Developing Minds Therapy, LLC. She is dedicated to pushing the limits placed on individuals with ASD. She believes in the power of remaining curious and taking risks to achieve life changing results.

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Allison McCaskill

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Allison McCaskill resides in Middle Georgia and is the co-founder and co-director of Developing Minds Therapy, LLC. Allison greatly respects the individuality expressed within each family that she serves. She works to carefully listen and thoughtfully construct highly effective plans for treatment.

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Shannon Morris

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Shannon Morris is a certified RDI® Program Consultant with a background in special education. She is committed to playing an integral role in the reform of autism treatment.

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Lisa Blackwood

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Lisa Blackwood is a Certified Relationship Development Consultant. Lisa is a powerful motivator pushing families to challenge themselves and their children to continuously raise the bar!

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Our patients span the globe. See what they have to say about Developing Minds.

Nancy & Peter, Parents to Sam(21)
London, England

“Jennifer’s skills lie in excellent communication and empathy with both parents and the young person: she listens carefully and tailors activities and suggestions to the individual, so there is never a “one-size fits all” approach. A huge thank you, Jennifer for your patience and for all you have done for our family!”