About Us
We are a data based driven company that utilize technology and assessments in understanding changes in behaviors, social communication, motor, academic and transition skills. Powell Therapy Solutions LLC is a state licensed and national approved provider company with trained personnel.
Our focus is on the population we are hired to serve. Let us help you in shaping solutions for your loved one.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone we serve will have the quality of life that they truly deserve.
Keisha Powell - MA, CAS, ATS
Chief Clinical Director
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Beverly Hovey - AS
Lead Consultant
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Miss Powell is a certified and licensed Autism Specialist, Assistive Technology Specialist, Educational Diagnostician and Author. Miss Powell has received extensive training in Autism Assessments and was trained in the ADOS-2 by the coauthor Dr. Susan Ricci. Miss Powell was also trained in Sexuality and Sexual Education for individuals diagnosed with disabilities under Dr. Peter Gerhardt of the Organization of Autism Research. Miss Powell is certified and trained to conduct Cognitive and Behavioral Assessments, Curriculum and Instructional design, Feeding Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis and Transition development for individuals diagnosed with disabilities. She has designed Functional Skills, Autism and Transition programs in several school districts, Magnet Schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Miss Powell also held the position of Autism Coordinator for the State Education Resource Center and was instrumental in the design of the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Autism Initiative. She has trained educators, parents, service responders and administrators on educating individuals diagnosed with autism and other disabilities such as ADD, ADHD, Selective Mutism, Prader Willi Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury and Emotional Disorders.
She has over 24 years of experience in conducting assessments and has worked with families in Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, Florida, Ohio and in other countries. She has worked with the Connecticut State Board of Education initiatives, advocacy groups, and school systems in developing community awareness and acceptance of individuals diagnosed with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Miss Powell has received the Pioneer Valley Award for the development of a Comprehensive Autism Transition program and has also received awards from Autism Speaks for her work with individuals diagnosed with Autism. She is passionate about advocating for parents and families with loved ones diagnosed with Autism and Developmental disabilities.
Miss Powell is currently working on her PhD in Performance Psychology at Grand Canyon University.
Mrs. Hovey has worked both in the private and public sectors in the field of computer science. Mrs. Hovey transitioned into applied behavior analysis for the past nine years where she has worked in a school system managing behaviors using applied behavior analysis, tracking data, modifying interventions and implementing discrete trial interventions. Mrs. Hovey also has experience in designing and implementation of sensory integrated art, sign language and using a variety of assistive technology tools.
Mrs. Hovey is currently working on her Autism Certification with IBCCES and her Assistive Technology Specialist Certification with California State University, Dominguez Hills Campus.