OUR STAFF

Jan Motriuk, MA, M.Ed.

Jan has been serving Austin families and students with ASD for over 10 years in school, home and community settings. Jan’s experience as a parent and in-home trainer, client educator and 7 years as a member of the RRISD Autism Team have given her a lifespan view of ASD and the importance of building and generalizing skills across all environments. Jan holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Texas. With a particular expertise in teaching social and play skills to persons with ASD Jan’s motto of “it’s fun to have fun, but you gotta know how” underlines the focal point of Spectrum’s mission – teaching persons with ASD and related social differences the social interaction skills needed for a lifetime of success.

Jole Lehr-Fizer, M.Ed., BCBA, CTRS

Jole offers over 7 years experience blending social and recreation skills instruction into a community-based social group setting focused on building both social and group recreation skills of clients with ASD. Additionally, Jole offers the unique behavioral training and application of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support the behavioral challenges of clients that arise from their misunderstanding of the world around them. Jole has a Master’s degree in Education with certification as a BCBA and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

Shanna Kemp, M.Ed.

Shanna is a consultant and trainer for area school systems, with a specialty in educating and including students with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD in the general education setting. Additionally, Shanna provides parent coaching to families struggling with their schools and/or children. Prior to joining Spectrum, Shanna worked as the Autism Specialist for Round Rock ISD for 6 years providing programming, behavioral and educational support to families and staff. Shanna has a Masters Degree in Autism and Emotional Disorders from the University of North Texas as well as additional certification in Early Childhood and K-12 Special Education Services.

Kim Dolmanet, M.A., CCC-SLP

Kim received her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Austin.  She has worked in public school settings for 10 years, specializing in providing services to secondary students with social-cognitive deficits. In addition, Kim has supervised graduate students from the University of Texas both in the University clinic and in off-campus practicums in the schools. Teaching social skills to older students and adults is Kim’s passion and she is very excited to be part of the team at Spectrum!.

Chelsea Faerber, CTRS

Chelsea has been guiding and working in the recreation field for 10 years. Her main focus has been on outdoor recreation for people with all abilities. She has her degree in therapeutic recreation and has almost finished her MBA. She has worked with many different populations including at-risk youth, and people with physical and mental disabilities. Chelsea recently created and led outdoor recreation trips for individuals with visual impairment for the State of Texas. Chelsea has also spoken at several conferences around the US to increase the knowledge of outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. She and her husband own Outpost Wilderness Adventure where she has begun to incorporate therapeutic recreation with the outdoors.

Nicole Thibert, Psy.D.

Nicole has a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the University of Denver and over 11 years experience providing education, support, and advocacy to individuals with social cognitive challenges and their families.   Nicole has extensive training and knowledge providing social skills sessions, individual and family counseling, parent training, and psychological assessments to those diagnosed with autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger's Syndrome, learning disabilities, and anxiety disorders.