Assessment & Screening

We offer a wide range of developmental and behavioral screenings and assessments:

• Functional Behavior Assessments
• Developmental screenings for autism and ADHD
• The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS-R), The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), and The Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS)
• Social Skills and Executive Functioning assessments

Supported Inclusion

Thanks to our partnership with Salem Lutheran School and Early Childhood, we are able to offer ABA services in the inclusive, private school setting. Just like our comprehensive programs, our inclusive programs are fully individualized to a child’s specific learning needs. Everything from the number of hours a student attends school and therapy, to the classes which they attend, is fully customized. This program is perfect for children who have demonstrated readiness skills for a group setting. Because of our evidence-based approach to inclusion and strong collaboration with the teachers and staff at Salem, our clients thrive!

Comprehensive ABA Programs

For children and teens with autism or other developmental disabilities, we offer comprehensive ABA therapy programs, that can be implemented in the home or office setting. These interventions range from 20-40 hours per week and are designed to meet a child’s individual learning needs including language and communication, motor skills, social skills, self-help skills, generalization, pre-requisites for academics, as well as the reduction of non-compliant, challenging, or dangerous behavior.

Focused ABA Programs

• Social Skills
• Executive Functioning
• Academics
• Potty training
• Reduction of a specific behavior
• Acquisition of a specific behavior

The focused ABA programs we offer benefit children and teens who have one or more specific aspects with which they need help. These services can be delivered in the home or office setting, and range from 1-20 hours per week, based on the needs of each client. Areas of need include, but are not limited to:

Lauren Bortnem, M. Ed., BCBA

Clinical Director & Founder

Lauren is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master’s degree in Special Education and specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).  With over 17 years in the field of ABA, Lauren was honored by the opportunity to expand her private practice and establish The Jeremiah Center in 2017.

Lauren was introduced to the field of ABA in 2001 as an undergraduate at Texas A&M University.  After graduating in 2004, she completed ABA specialization coursework through the University of North Texas and earned her BCaBA certification in 2008.  In 2010, Lauren completed her Master’s degree in Special Education through the University of Houston-Victoria and achieved certification as a BCBA.

Her experience in home, school, community, and clinic settings, drives Lauren’s passion to provide ABA services across all of her clients’ natural environments.  By doing so, Lauren and her staff seeks to help clients achieve their maximum potential and foster successful inclusion within their families and communities.

Lauren’s areas of professional interest are Verbal Behavior, Natural Environment Teaching, supported inclusion, social skills instruction, and collaboration with other service providers.