Autism Center in Glastonbury, CT
Personalized autism care in a warm, structured setting for children and families
A welcoming space for autism care in Glastonbury
- Families seeking autism therapy in our Glastonbury location can expect:
- A comfortable clinical environment: Our Glastonbury offices are designed to feel calm, familiar, and less institutional, helping children feel more comfortable throughout their care.
- Flexible treatment spaces: With two nearby Main Street offices, CCSN Glastonbury can support a range of services, therapy formats, and treatment needs while keeping care coordinated.
- Evidence-based care: Children receive services guided by proven clinical approaches and experienced autism professionals who understand developmental, behavioral, and communication needs.
- Individualized treatment planning: Care is shaped around each child’s strengths, challenges, developmental goals, and family priorities rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
- Family-centered collaboration: Family carers are integrated into the process so strategies practiced in therapy can carry into home, school, and everyday routines.
- Consistent clinical standards: Families in Glastonbury receive the same thoughtful care, clinical standards, and practical guidance that define CCSN’s approach across its centers.
Care options available at CCSN Glastonbury
ABA Therapy
Our team provides evidence-based ABA therapy in Glastonbury focused on communication, routines, behavior, learning readiness, independence, and practical skills for everyday life.
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Diagnostic & Psychological Evaluations
Diagnostic evaluations give families clearer insight into their child’s development, strengths, challenges, and recommended next steps for care, therapy, or school support.
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Speech-Language Therapy
SLP therapy supports communication skills children use every day, including understanding language, expressing needs, social interaction, and functional communication.
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy supports sensory processing, movement, self-care, regulation, and daily routines so children can participate more comfortably and confidently.
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Clinical leadership
Kyle Crandall, MS, OTR/L
OT Site Lead
Kendra Dootson, MS, BCBA
ABA Clinic Coordinator
Kendra is a Board- Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst with over 6 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Kendra holds a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Saint Joseph and Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with a concentration in Elementary Education from Merrimack College.
Prior to working at CCSN, Kendra worked in Birth to Three and insurance -based services servicing patients ages birth – 7 years old with global developmental delays and ASD. During this time, she provided direct support to parents, Developmental Therapy Associates, daycare providers and supported transitions to public schools. Kendra has worked closely with a Multi- Disciplinary Team (Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physical Therapists) to provide comprehensive care to individuals with diverse needs. For many years Kendra enjoyed being a Special Olympics Coach and Partner for Athletes of all ages. Professional interests include parent advocacy for families in various settings, skill acquisition, teaching a wide range of skills – communication, social skills, self-help and leisure/play.
Ashley Bebyn
SLP Site Lead
Ashley Bebyn is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist at the Center for Children with Special Needs (CCSN) and currently holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She currently serves as the Site Lead for Speech-Language Therapy at the Glastonbury location. Ashley’s passion for helping others began early through her volunteer work at a therapeutic riding center, where she supported individuals across the lifespan. This experience inspired her academic and professional path, beginning with a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from Washington College, followed by speech-language post-baccalaureate coursework through the University of Connecticut and Southern Connecticut State University. She earned her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Loyola University Maryland.
During graduate school, Ashley developed a strong interest in early language development and working with neurodivergent individuals. She began her clinical career at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation, where she provided both individual and group-based therapy to children with autism and collaborated closely with families through parent training. At CCSN, Ashley conducts comprehensive speech-language evaluations and provides individualized, play-based treatment. She values collaboration with families to support skill development across environments. In her site lead role, she also supports speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants at the Glastonbury location. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys reading, horseback riding, and spending time with family and friends. She is thrilled to be part of the CCSN team and looks forward to continued growth within the interdisciplinary setting.
Jennifer Blanchette, MS, BCBA
ABA Clinic Director
Jennifer Blanchette is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) working within the CCSN ABA Clinic. As Program Director, she provides leadership, development and implementation of systemic and programmatic initiatives. Jennifer provides support and supervision to behavior analysts managing patient cases and oversees all aspects of behavior analytic service delivery.
Jennifer has also served as a member of the consultation division and provided facilitation of program development to school-based programs for children with autism and other complex learning needs. She participated in a project aimed to support individuals with severe problem behavior to transition back into the home setting from hospital level care. She has experience providing evidence-based instruction and developing function-based behavioral programming for individuals of various ages.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Saint Joseph with a Master of Science degree in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis. Prior to certification Jennifer spent several years working directly with individuals in school and home settings and has been implementing behavior analytic services for over 20 years. She has worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Saint Joseph and is a professional member of local and national behavior analytic organizations.
Monica Faldu, M.S., BCBA
ABA Clinic Coordinator
Monica Faldu is a Clinic Coordinator and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at CCSN. Monica earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences with a minor in Psychology from the University of Connecticut, and her master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Northeastern University.
Prior to joining CCSN, Monica gained extensive experience supporting students with neurodevelopmental disabilities in school-based settings as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. Monica received extensive training and supervision with CCSN as a registered behavior technician while completing her master’s coursework to become a BCBA. This included a variety of experiences in the clinic and home setting, including implementation and analysis of skill-based/behavioral assessments, staff supervision, and parent coaching. Monica also gained experience in a psychiatric residential setting, where she developed specialized expertise in staff training in practical applications of behavior analytic principles in the setting. After becoming a BCBA, Monica primarily worked in CCSN’s school consultation division as a senior program consultant. In this role, she provided extensive supports to public school special education programs across a wide range of grade levels and profiles, including preschool to high school programs supporting students with neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and intensive social emotional needs. In her current role, Monica supports patients, families, and the ABA clinical team by providing case management and clinical staff supervision and support, with an emphasis on fostering a collaborative and compassionate clinical environment.
Monica’s professional interests include behavior analytic approaches to effective staff training and supervision, parent education, and empowerment in navigation of special education in the public school system, and delivery and dissemination of compassionate and trauma-informed practice. She is committed to collaborating with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to create meaningful, individualized supports for the individuals she serves.
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Have questions about services, scheduling, insurance, or whether CCSN is the right care for your child? Reach out today to explore our autism treatment in Glastonbury.
We are located at 2300 Main Street, Glastonbury, with two clinic buildings directly across from one another.
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