About

POAC of Oregon just received its nonprofit status from the IRS. We are open for tax deductible donations. The tax exempt number is 75126.

Kathy Harris, President

Kathy is a founding member of POAC of Oregon, a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst and works at Oregon State University.

Nikki Deshane, Secretary

Nikki is working on her Master's degree through Penn State and her BCBA certification. She is a consultant and therapist for many families throughtout the SW Washington and Portland area.

Leandrea Voskanian, Treasurer

Leandrea is a certified Special Education teacher with many hours of training in ABA. She previously worked with several children with autism.

Steve Smith

Steve works at Oregon State University in the Radiation Center.

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Verbal Behavior Network Training

The goal of Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) is to build capacity by providing scientifically-based training to parents, teachers, and related personnel that provide direct services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

TEACHERS: Learn how to use effective Direct Instruction curriculum and utilize ABA principles that emphasize the teaching of verbal behavior.

When Was POAC Founded?

The organization was formed in 2004 by 2 parents of children with a developmental disorder and a teacher. POAC of Oregon is currently applying for 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status as a non-profit organization, and is based in Corvallis, Oregon.

Why Was POAC of Oregon Formed?

POAC's purpose from the the beginning was to involve "stakeholders" in the highest level of decision making regarding the education and treatment of children with autism.

History

Some parents and local teachers attended Dr.