Our Mission
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive behavior therapy services to children with autism to help them reach their highest potential. The goal of every child’s program is to “close the gap” between their current skill set and that of their peers. We give children with autism the skills and support needed to help them reach their best possible outcome.
We have a passion for working with children and their families to create a positive experience as they navigate through what can be a challenging and overwhelming time. We focus on celebrating every success, no matter how small.
Our Values are essential components to every child and family’s therapy experience
Optimism
We offer hope and encouragement to families as we know that a better quality of life for their child is absolutely possible.
Impact
Children receive ABA therapy, the gold-standard of autism treatment, to speed up learning and create the greatest amount of growth.
Creativity
Bubbles, finger painting, dance parties and more! Our goal is to continuously develop ways make therapy not only enriching for your child, but fun and engaging too!
Compassion
As parents, we understand wanting our children to have the very best possible future. We rely on research to guide our practice, but we rely on kindness, compassion and trust to connect with and serve each of our families.
Meet the Team
Sarah Kuhl, MS, BCBA, LBA
As a lifelong Nebraskan, Sarah is passionate about serving families in her local community. Sarah has been working in the field of autism and ABA since 2001. She has a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). As co-founder of The Spectrum Center for Autism, she supervises center-based and in-home behavior therapy programs in Kearney, Grand Island and the surrounding area. Sarah has a passion for supporting children with autism and their families, increasing awareness of the importance of early intervention and a desire to fulfill the growing need for quality, research supported treatment services in Nebraska. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of the field with those interested in learning more about ABA and collaborating with other service professionals in the community. Sarah lives in Kearney with her husband, Spencer, and their three daughters.
Abree Taillon, MEd, BCBA, LBA
A Kearney native, Abree returned to her home town in 2001 to provide high quality services to children with autism. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and taught in Colorado at Littleton Public Schools until moving to Nebraska. Abree received her Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Abree currently provides services to children and families in Kearney, Grand Island and the surrounding area. She specializes in working with children with autism and families struggling with behavioral issues using empirically based interventions. Abree specializes in infant and early childhood development and has an interest in family support and education regarding the principles of ABA and developing strong, collaborative home, school and community partnerships.
Andy Moore, PsyD
Dr. Andy Moore was born and raised in central Nebraska and has returned to the Kearney community after completing a doctoral degree in child and adolescent clinical psychology. Dr. Moore has experience evaluating neurodevelopmental conditions and providing behavior-based individual and family therapies. At The Spectrum Center for Autism, Dr. Moore provides autism diagnostic evaluations in Kearney and Grand Island as well as oversees the middle and high school social skills groups at the Kearney center location. Dr. Moore strives to ensure individuals and their caregivers feel understood, informed and prepared to move forward, no matter the diagnosis.