Senior Therapists
Senior Therapists head up the teams who work with children. They are responsible for making sure the child is on a productive track as well as keeping everyone on the team understanding and performing the programs correctly.
Madison Clinic |
Kimberly Wunschel (Advanced Senior) grew up in Delavan Wisconsin and attended UW-Madison, graduating in 2001 with a bachelor of science degree in Human Devlopment and Family Studies. She started working with the Wisconsin Early Autism Project in July of 1999 as a line therapist. When she graduated she became a Senior Therapist. She started working here because she wanted to work with children and says she has loved it ever since. She has had the opportunity to work with about 43 children and has done out of state workshops in Nebraska and Michigan. Kim says, "It is very challenging and at the same time rewarding every day!" Jessica (Lynch) Abegglen grew up in Longview, Texas but moved to Richalnd Center, WI when she was in middle school. After high school, she moved to Madison and began work as a line therapist for WEAP. After receiving her B.S. in Special Education from Edgewood College, Jessica took some time away from WEAP to continue her education. After completing her graduate program from the University of WI-Milwaukee and receiving a M.S. in Educational Psychology, Jessica returned to WEAP and began her work as a senior. Jessica is currently taking classes towards a PhD in Psychology. Jessica says "I truly feel honored to be a part of these children's lives as well as a part of their families lives. I can't imagine doing anything else." Robin Nelson grew up in Janesville, WI and attended UW-Whitewater. She graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. Robin began working part time for WEAP as a line therapist in July 2000 and became a senior therapist in October 2002. Robin stated that she began working for WEAP because it combined her desire to teach kids with her interest in why people think and behave as they do. Robin stated “I look forward each day to going to work. I feel such pride each time a child learns something new. It feels great to know that what I am doing can and does make a difference in a child’s life and in the family’s life.” Abby Carrillo (Advanced Senior) grew up in Chippewa Falls, WI and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in Social Work. She began working as a line therapist for WEAP in 1999 and has been a Senior Therapist for 5 years. Abby has had the opportunity to work with many children both in and out of state. Abby takes great pride in her work and "loves to make a difference in these children's lives". Catherine Blick (Senior Intern) grew up in Maple Grove, MN. She moved to Wisconsin in 2003 to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2007. While attending school she worked for WEAP as a line therapist and has been working for the company for two years, beginning her internship as a Senior Therapist in the Spring of 2008. Catherine says, "Its amazing to watch these children learn and grow, seeing all of the small steps they make day to day come together to show so much change! I love being a part of the process."
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| Eau Claire Clinic |
Heather Cross received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2005, and began working with WEAP at that time. As a student she became interested in pervasive developmental disorders, and started working with children with autism. Heather enjoys her work because “the children are joyful, funny and they bring out the kid in me. They amaze me with what they are capable of achieving, and I am proud to be a part of that.” |
| Milwaukee |
| Linda Thomas grew up in the Milwaukee area and attended UW-Milwaukee where she received her Bachelors degree in Psychology in 2003. Looking for a career working with children, she began working as a line therapist for the Wisconsin Early Autism Project in May of 2003 and enjoyed being a part of changing these children’s lives. In 2006, Linda became a Senior Therapist and cannot imagine doing anything else. She loves what she does, stating, “everyday is different and it’s so rewarding to watch these children learn something new and know that you are a part of helping them do so.” |
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