Alyson Beytien, MS-Autism

• Masters Degree from the University of Kansas
• BS in Early Childhood Special Education
• Certified to administer Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
• Independent Autism Consultant for school districts and agencies throughout the United States and Canada
• Columnist for the Autism Spectrum Quarterly Magajournal
• Parent of three sons with ASD
• Renowned speaker on Autism-related topics

Marie Duster, BS, OTR/L

• BS in Occupational Therapy from St. Ambrose University
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from Kirkwood Community College
• Sixteen years experience as an occupational therapist
• Occupational therapy assistant for nine years in Dubuque and Des Moines
• Previously contracted Mercy occupational therapist to Keystone AEA, served in the Dubuque Community School District for over ten years
• Serves on the Society for Special Needs Board, which is a local board that provides assistance to families/individuals with medical needs
• Co-founder in 2006 of Camp Mercy (a summer camp for kids with autism)

Audrea Strelo, MS, CCC-SLP

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Fontbonne University
• BA in Communication Sciences Disorder from University of South Florida
• Fifteen years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist working in both public and private schools, in-home therapy, and hospital settings
• Skilled in working with individuals on the Autism spectrum by providing therapy, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), language development, social language and sensory integration
• Developed an Early Childhood Literacy Base Curriculum
• Specialized training in hearing loss and hearing impairments

Laura Keehner, MA, CCC-SLP

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Iowa
• BS in Communication Disorders from Iowa State University
• Licensed by ASHA and Iowa since 2003 and Illinois state licensed since 2005
• Fellowship and research in pragmatic (social) language skills and disorders at Center for Disability and Development at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• Twelve years experience in working with individuals with autism doing respite care, research, and therapy
• Co-founder in 2006 of Camp Mercy (a summer camp for kids with autism)
• Speaker on various topics surrounding language development and autism, including social language, for all age levels

Vanessa Kimm, MSN, ARNP

• Masters in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from University of Iowa
• Licensed as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
• Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Certified to administer Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS
• Instructor for clinical pediatrics at the University of Iowa
• Developmental Specialist for Medical Associates Clinic Dubuque Pediatrics

Lisa Meyer, MSN, ARNP

• Masters in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from University of Iowa
• BS in Nursing from University of Dubuque
• Licensed as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
• Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Certified to administer Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
• Certified PNCB (Pediatric Nursing Certification Board)
• Member of National Organization: NAPNAP
• Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
• Chair, Autism Health Committee of Dubuque for four years

Douglas Olk, MD, FAAP

• Medical Degree from University of Wisconsin Medical School
• BS from Carroll College
• Internship and Residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - Pediatrics
• Board Certified from the American Board of Pediatrics
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Dubuque County Medical Society
• Chair, Department of Pediatrics at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque