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Melissa Cheplic, MPH

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Center:
NJ-The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND
Contact Information:
732-235-9715
Leadership:
Discipline Coordinators:
Project/Program/Clinic Contacts:
Senior Training & Consultation Specialist, Positive Behavior Support
Discipline(s):
Disability Studies
Public Health
Biological Sciences
AUCD Council Membership:
No Council Membership
Vita/Bio:

Melissa Cheplic is a Training and Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center.  She works on the Positive Behavior Supports project on providing training and technical assistance to community support agencies.  Melissa has worked in the field as a trainer, counselor, advocate, and behavior specialist for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Melissa received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Montclair State University and earned her Masters Degree in Public Health from UMDNJ.  

A Nationally Certified Health Education Specialist, Melissa has also completed research in the areas of mental health and promoting healthy behaviors.

 

Service:
Autism, Community Supports, Direct Supports, Essential Lifestyle Planning, Family Support, Grief, Health Care, Housing, Mental Health, Person Centered Thinking, Positive Behavior Supports, Recreation, Transition to Adult Life.
Linked Projects
Positive Behavior Support - Community
Positive Behavior Support - Community
Positive Behavior Support - Community
Linked Products
Understanding and Responding to the Role of Mental Health Diagnosis in Challenging Behavior
DSP and Clinical Credential
Mental Health Approaches to Intellectual/Developmental Disability
Positive Strategies to Support Mental Health Needs of People with IDD
Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
Applied Positive Behavior Supports: Functional Behavior Assessment and Development of Behavior Support Plans
Understanding and Addressing the Needs of People with Dual Diagnosis
Applied Positive Behavior Supports: Functional Behavior Assessment and Development of Behavior Support Plans
Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
Understanding and Addressing the Needs of People with Dual Diagnosis
Applied Positive Behavior Supports: Functional Behavior Assessment and Development of Behavior Support Plans
Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
Understanding and Addressing the Needs of People with Dual Diagnosis
Mental Health Approaches to Intellectual/Developmental Disability: A Resource for Trainers
Behavior Support Planning: Preparation And Practice Series
Supporting Individuals with IDD in Trauma Recovery
Understanding Depression, Mood Disorders, and Disability
Promoting Relaxation for Individuals with IDD
Applied Positive Behavior Supports: Functional Behavior Assessment and Development of Behavior Support Plans
Behavior Support Planning: Preparation And Practice Series
Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
Trauma Risk and Recovery: A Workshop for Support Coordinators
Promoting Relaxation for Individuals with IDD
Supporting Individuals with IDD in Trauma Recovery
Understanding and Addressing the Needs of People with Dual Diagnosis
Understanding Depression, Mood Disorders, and Disability
Applied Positive Behavior Supports: Functional Behavior Assessment and Development of Behavior Support Plans
Behavior Support Planning: Preparation And Practice Series
Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
Promoting Relaxation for Individuals with IDD
Understanding and Addressing the Needs of People with Dual Diagnosis
Supporting Individuals with IDD in Trauma Recovery
Trauma Risk and Recovery: A Workshop for Support Coordinators
Understanding Depression, Mood Disorders, and Disability
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