Meghan Cave
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at The Hangout Spot LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Behavior Analyst
Connecticut Department of Public HealthMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) Trainer
PMT Associates Inc.Jun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trained
Crisis Prevention InstituteNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Meets Supervision Standards)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) -
Comprehensive Special Education
Connecticut State Department of Education -
Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities
Massachusetts State Department of Education
Experience
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The Hangout Spot LLC
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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May 2018 - Present
Meghan Cave, M.Ed. BCBA LBA (CT) is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Hangout Spot LLC, coming soon to Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Hangout Spot provides specialized play and social skills instruction rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis. We offer thoughtfully structured, experiential learning delivered in small group settings through on-site programs and remote teaching. We believe that all children have a right to meaningful relationships with others. We strive to eliminate barriers to friendship and empower children to be socially successful across the lifespan using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Everything we do is rooted in research, empirically validated, and proven to work. We conceptualize critical, previously considered “tricky to teach” skills through a scientific framework. In doing so, we achieve socially significant change for our clients, by providing the support they need to develop real connections with other people beyond our walls. Show less
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Norwalk Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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Aug 2016 - Present
Develop functional behavior assessments, behavior plans, and evidence-based interventions for students. Develop programs rooted in the science of ABA throughout the district for students with special needs. Assist with crisis intervention and serve as a liaison to the public and mental health community to support students. Assist in developing procedures and training materials for district staff working with children with behavioral needs. Conduct workshops, trainings, and in-service presentations related to the principles of ABA for school staff. Provide training and related supervision for school-based staff. Consult with parents and families to ensure the generalization of skills across environments. Show less
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Co-Founder
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Jan 2017 - Present
The ABA Advocacy Project seeks to use the principles of applied behavior analysis to affect meaningful behavior change within the education system and among professionals responsible for advocating for students with special needs and their families. By objectively defining goals, referencing real-life examples from our practice, and work shopping solutions rooted in applied behavior analysis, we seek to develop evidence-based task analyses that will unify advocates, lawyers, families, school districts, and related service providers, thus creating an evidence-based forum in which socially significant progress is achieved through collaboration, trust, and science. The team presented at the 2018 Autism Education and Awareness Forum, sponsored by Autism Speaks Waterbury and CT FEAT, and has also published articles in Behavioral Science in the 21st Century and Autism Parenting Magazine. Show less
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PMT Associates, Inc.
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Middletown, CT
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PMT Trainer
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Jun 2018 - Present
Provide training on crisis intervention to agencies, schools, and organizations throughout Connecticut. Support workshop participants to analyze and improve upon conflict management styles. Provide hands-on, practical training on restraint and seclusion procedures. Provide training on crisis intervention to agencies, schools, and organizations throughout Connecticut. Support workshop participants to analyze and improve upon conflict management styles. Provide hands-on, practical training on restraint and seclusion procedures.
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University of Saint Joseph
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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Jun 2016 - Present
Serve as Adjunct Faculty in Special Education and Autism Cohort of the Off-Campus Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Saint Joseph. Develop and teach rigorous graduate-level courses focused on analyzing behaviors, developing intervention plans, evaluating the effectiveness of behavior programming, and other ABA-related topics. Develop and teach introductory coursework related to understanding disabilities. Serve as Adjunct Faculty in Special Education and Autism Cohort of the Off-Campus Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Saint Joseph. Develop and teach rigorous graduate-level courses focused on analyzing behaviors, developing intervention plans, evaluating the effectiveness of behavior programming, and other ABA-related topics. Develop and teach introductory coursework related to understanding disabilities.
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Connecticut Department of Developmental Services
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Behavioral Consultant
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Jan 2018 - Present
Assess and evaluate individuals’ behavioral needs and develop function-based behavior support plans. Create skill acquisition programs to increase appropriate replacement behaviors in the home and community. Provide training to families and other support providers to appropriately implement Behavior Intervention Plans and other programming. Provide ongoing consultation and make referrals to physicians and other clinical professionals as needed. Assess and evaluate individuals’ behavioral needs and develop function-based behavior support plans. Create skill acquisition programs to increase appropriate replacement behaviors in the home and community. Provide training to families and other support providers to appropriately implement Behavior Intervention Plans and other programming. Provide ongoing consultation and make referrals to physicians and other clinical professionals as needed.
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Easter Seals Coastal Fairfield County
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
Provide in-home ABA services to children with autism, including the completion of high-quality evaluations, development of behavior intervention plans, modification of treatment plans, and supervision of data collection. Document progress and report to insurance companies at required intervals. Provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians and other staff, as outlined by the BACB. Conduct parent training to ensure program implementation outside of direct service hours and the generalization of skills. Show less
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Fairfield Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Fairfield Woods Middle School Peer Mentoring Faculty Advisor
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Advise student group that promotes friendships between students with disabilities and their peers at FWMS.
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Special Education Teacher
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Responsibilities include: using the principles of applied behavior analysis to develop and implement educational programs for students with complex learning needs and intensive behavioral deficits; creating and implementing behavior programs to positively impact students’ lives across contexts; analyzing academic and behavioral data to inform future instruction. Teach complex learners’ classroom in ABA-based program at Fairfield Woods Middle School: 8th grade, 2014-2016; 7th grade, 2013-2014; Extended year services 6th-9th grade, Summers 2013-present. Developed and delivered training entitled “CLC... Complex Learners Cohort or Constructing Lessons Creatively... How to Modify and Accommodate for Students with Complex Learning Needs in the General Education Environment” to the Fairfield Woods Middle School faculty. Show less
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Boston College Campus School
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Chestnut Hill, MA
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
Assisted in planning educational and behavioral programs for a unique population, including students with low incidence diagnoses such as Pitt Hopkins, Rett Syndrome, CDLK5, Mitochondrial Disease, Angelman Syndrome, Hirchprung's Disease, Vacterl Syndrome as well as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Global Developmental Delays. Implemented individualized teaching procedures and behavior support plans in the classroom. Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of educators to ensure effective instruction and participated as a collaborative member of the PPT team. Communicated with parents and families on a regular basis. Show less
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Camp Sunrise
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Glastonbury, CT
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Group Leader
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2012
Served as a group leader during summers from 2008-2012. Served as an assistant group leader during summers from 2005-2007. Planned and implemented therapeutic recreational activities at a special needs day camp. Facilitated social, emotional, and behavioral growth and development for children ages 3-21. Responsible for managing staff, supervising field trips, and supporting campers with mild to severe disabilities. Collaborated with families, school-based teams, and outside agencies to provide the highest level of care for campers with complex needs. Show less
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Boston College Campus School
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Chestnut Hill, MA
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Work Study Student
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Sep 2008 - May 2012
Helped plan and teach academic lessons for students with severe, multiple disabilities and complex healthcare needs. Assisted in implementation of instructional and therapeutic classroom activities for students. Worked one-on-one with students to complete MCAS-Alternate Assessments. Implemented behavior programming, as recommended by BCBA. Participated as a collaborative member of the PPT team. Helped plan and teach academic lessons for students with severe, multiple disabilities and complex healthcare needs. Assisted in implementation of instructional and therapeutic classroom activities for students. Worked one-on-one with students to complete MCAS-Alternate Assessments. Implemented behavior programming, as recommended by BCBA. Participated as a collaborative member of the PPT team.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Boston College
Master’s Degree, Curriculum and Instruction, Severe Special Needs -
2013 - 2015
Endicott College
Post-Master's BCBA Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis -
2008 - 2012
Boston College
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, Human Development, Special Education
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