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Who We Are

Michael & Marcy McCarthy have been practitioners of Auditory Integration Training since 1991. Both are certified by Dr. Guy Berard. Both have backgrounds in special education and psychology. The McCarthys' experience does not stop at the threshold of Autism Spectrum Disorder. They have worked with 4,000 families, children and adults with many syndromes and diagnoses and learning disabilities.

Michael and Marcy McCarthy have a combined 17 years in education (actual special education classroom teaching). In addition, they have a combined 25 years of practice in Auditory Integration Training within the United Sates and overseas. They have coached parents in individualized educational program design, making referrals to qualified therapies and medical practitioners in an effort to provide a comprehensive approach for children on the autism spectrum.

Marcy McCarthy

• Master of Arts Special Education, Early Childhood
• Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Arts Foreign Language
• FastForWord Adaptive Language Training, September 25, 1997
• EEG Biofeedback Training, Southeastern Biofeedback Institute, October 1993
• Facilitated Communication, Department of Family Services, Brisbane, Queensland, July 1993
• Berard trained Auditory Integration Training Practitioner, Georgiana Foundation, October 1992

Michael R. McCarthy

• Enrolled: Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
• Master of Science (Child Development/Applied Psychology)
• Bachelor of Arts (English/Education) Special Education endorsement (P-3)
• EEG Neurotherapist Training: Dr. Joel Lubar (Southeastern Biofeedback Institute) Knoxville, Tennessee, 1993
• Facilitated Communication Training, DEAL Communication Centre, Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), August 1991
• Auditory Integration Training, Dr. Guy Berard, Annecy, France, October 1991
• Functional Behavior Analysis, Dr. Geraldine Dawson, University of Washington, September 1987 - May 1988
• Social and Affective Behavior Development in Children with Autism, Dr. Geraldine Dawson, September 1987 - May 1988
• Curriculum Based Assessment for Students with Autism, Drs. B.J. Freeman and Rebecca Cox, University of California, Los Angeles, California Neuropsychiatric Unit, in conjunction with Tacomna School District, July, 1990
• Psychoeducational Profile (Curriculum based in-depth assessment instrument for children with autism), Division T.E.A.C.C.H., University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) in conjunction with Tacoma School District, October 1990
• Childhood Autism Rating Scales (a screening instrument to determine the degree of autistic impairment), Division T.E.A.C.C.H., Tacoma School District, October 1990