Meet Our Founder
Tara L. Cook, MA ESE, BCBA, LBA, IBA
Tara L. Cook is a licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), clinical Vice_President and consultant to schools across the tri-state area. Tara has been working with children, adolescents and teens diagnosed with various disabilities, since 2017 in the home, school, clinical and community settings. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Troy University, a Master of Arts in Exceptional Student Education with a cohort in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida as well an Associate of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University. Additionally, Tara has previously served as a Registered Behavior Technician and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).
Prior to entering the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017, Tara served as a Public Affairs Noncommissioned Officer in the U.S. Army for nearly seven years before being medically retired due to injuries. Just prior to her retirement from the Army, Tara’s son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Delay and Sensory Processing Disorder. They were directed to ABA services where her son started to progress with more communication skills, and this is when Tara knew she had to bring the science home and started her journey in the field.
About Us
Serving learners in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, Tri-State Behavioral Solutions is committed to providing the most exceptional care in a compassionate and friendly atmosphere. With many years of experience in the clinical environment, it is now time to branch out and serve the educational community, as well as the grossly under-served area of social groups.
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Since the very beginning, we have had the philosophy that learners come first. No matter why you’re visiting us, we provide comprehensive and excellent care. Find out more about our providers and let us take care of you.
Services
At Tri-State Behavioral Solutions, we are your trusted partners in behavior change solutions. Our practitioners are dedicated to providing quality care by offering the highest level of service.
School Consultations:
Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans and Staff Training
Making sure you are up-to-date when it comes to behavior change approaches is extremely important as well as ensuring these supports are available to school staff and students. These evidence-based approaches to behavior change ensure learners are provided with the most fair and appropriate approach to learning. We take great pride in ensuring learning are provided with as many tools as possible to succeed as independently as possible. This approach will set them up for the most success in the future across all environments.
Small Social Groups and Workshops
It can be tempting to put off your next appointment. At Tri-State Behavioral Solutions, we make it easier than ever to get on the schedule. Get in touch with us today to book a convenient time or to find out more.
We are currently working on the formation of social groups for ages 3 - 18 in the areas of Dothan, Enterprise and Troy, Alabama. Whether you are in this immediate area or not, give us a call to see about us starting a group in your area.
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