Curated Autism Support for Children at SEARCH Learning Group
SEARCH is an acronym for Science-based Education Targeting Autism Resulting in Change and Hope.
SEARCH Learning Group provides a comprehensive, behavior-analytic program where our enrolled families and clinical team collaborate to produce the best possible outcome for each child. Services take place in SEARCH’s center and guidance is provided for each learner’s family so they can continue to excel beyond the classroom. Our instructional model, which utilizes a 1:1 ratio, employs the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) with consistent oversight by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) at the center.
Programs Offered in SEARCH Learning Group
Family Involvement
SEARCH is committed to working closely with parents and caregivers. Parents play an integral role in our program as they receive direct training from their child’s team and are actively involved in the process.
Center-Based Program
SEARCH’s learning center provides an ideal setting for programming and teaching through the principles of ABA.
Guidance
SEARCH equips parents & caregivers with the tools they need to lead their children at home by providing ongoing, hands-on training, resources, and consultations.
Get to Know Dr. Carrie Kahana, Founding Executive Director
Meet Dr. Kahana, our Founder. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a certified Special Education teacher, and a certified general education teacher. She earned her Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Montclair State University and recently obtained her Doctorate in Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. Founding one of New Jersey’s first public school programs for students with autism in 1999, Carrie is also considered a pioneer in public school programming. Her experience and accolades equip her to lead SEARCH with knowledge, strategy, and compassion.
As SEARCH’s Executive Director, she paves the path for identifying and securing quality services and works directly with parents to provide them with the education, guidance, and resources they need. Carrie loves her job at SEARCH because she gets to be a part of changing lives every day. Making a positive impact on our families, our staff, and the field of behavior analysis has been one of the greatest highlights of her career.