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At Carolina Cognitive, our team of highly qualified professionals is dedicated to providing the best care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
OUR OWNERS
Megan Linacre, M.Ed., BCBA, NBCT
Hi! My name is Megan Linacre and I'm one of the owners and Board Certified Behavior Analysts at Carolina Cognitive. I live in Beaufort with my two children, Jack and Sutton. I hold an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education (2012), a Master's Degree in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (2014), and I am a National Board Certified Teacher. In 2022, after teaching First Grade for 10 years, I decided to utilize my BCBA certification full-time. This ultimately led to being a part of opening Carolina Cognitive and working alongside the most dedicated group of therapists! My favorite part of my job is supporting parents and caregivers through our Caregiver Collaboration sessions. We celebrate success with our clients every day, so it's also incredible to celebrate their family's victories!
Kristin Helfrick, M.Ed., BCBA
Hello, my name is Kristin Helfrick, I'm an owner and BCBA here at Carolina Cognitive! I was previously a special education and elementary school teacher
and have worked with individuals with disabilities for over twenty years. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University and a Master's of Education with concentrations in Special Education and Elementary Education from Eastern University. I received my ABA Graduate Certification from Clemson University. I have a passion for helping children reach their fullest potential, and Carolina Cognitive strengthens that passion every day.
Hannah Schademan, BS, RBT
Hi, I'm Hannah Schademan. I graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Business Administration. I've been working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for the past 5 years. I will be completing my master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from the Florida Institute of Technology in May. After that, I plan to take the BCBA board exam this summer. My favorite part of being an RBT is witnessing the progress made by the children I work with. It's so fulfilling to see them proud of themselves when they achieve their goals. I also love seeing them apply the skills they've learned in our clinic to their daily lives at home and school.
OUR STAFF
Carly Clegg, BS, RBT
Hi, my name is Carly Clegg! I graduated from Clemson University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Youth Development Programs. I have been a RBT for a little over a year now, and I am currently working towards my master's degree in ABA with plans to certify as a BCBA in the coming months. My favorite thing about my job is that we celebrate all the little victories! All achievements, big or small, make lasting changes for our clients and their families, and the role we get to play in that makes my job so rewarding!
Megan Wells, BA, RBT
Hello, my name is Megan Wells! I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Psychology in 2022. I am currently working on my master's in ABA at Florida Institute of Technology and aim to sit for the BCBA board exam by the end of 2024. I have been an RBT for a little over two years now! My favorite part of my job is the focus on each specific child. We tailor each program and treatment plan to account for what each child needs. We take extra time to form strong bonds with our clients, when they win, it's a win for everyone.
OUR FACILITY
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