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Melmark Carolinas

Melmark Carolinas

Individual and Family Services

Charlotte, North Carolina 467 followers

Mission First. Every Individual, Every Day.

About us

Melmark is a multi-state human service provider with premier special education schools, professional development, training, and research centers. We are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by providing exceptional evidence-based and applied behavior analytic services to every individual, every day.

Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2019

Locations

  • Primary

    13325 South Point Blvd

    Charlotte, North Carolina 28273, US

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Employees at Melmark Carolinas

Updates

  • In a recent issue of Science in Autism Treatment, a publication of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), you can find this program overview that highlights how Melmark continues to shape the future of human services, with a history of the organization, overview of our three divisions, and more information about our commitments to continuous improvement and elevating the field through research. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gXGJdVKt

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  • Join us on October 30th in person or online via Zoom for the first of our Caregiver Support Series! This session will cover basic behavioral principals with expert presenter Louise Buchholz Southern, Ph.D., LBA, BCBA. This session will offer research-backed information and support for parents, family members, and other caregivers of individuals with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Email Eryn Miles at emiles@melmarkne.org to RSVP.

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  • 🎉 Celebrating a Decade of Transformative Leadership 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, on an extraordinary milestone — 10 years as President and CEO of Melmark! Over the past decade, Rita’s mission-first leadership has guided Melmark through a period of tremendous growth, innovation, and resilience. More than 600 individuals and their families, supported by a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, have benefited from her steadfast vision and compassion. From navigating a global pandemic and workforce challenges to launching new divisions and groundbreaking initiatives, Rita has strengthened Melmark’s foundation and elevated the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) nationwide. ✨ 10 Highlights from a Decade of Leadership: 1️⃣ $12.5M investment in staff wages, benefits, and training — a 68% increase amid 31% inflation. 2️⃣ Endowment growth from $6.8M (2015) to nearly $90M (2025). 3️⃣ Expansion through Melmark Carolinas (2018) and a second New England day school (2022). 4️⃣ 103% increase in program service revenue. 5️⃣ Creation of the EnvisionSMART™ Institute to advance research and training. 6️⃣ 494% growth in total cash and investments. 7️⃣ Legislative leadership resulting in House Bill 959, establishing the Melmark Model in NC. 8️⃣ Co-authorship of the EnvisionSMART™ Guidebook series. 9️⃣ Eight consecutive years on The Women’s Edge Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in MA (#25 in 2024). 🔟 Development of an intentional adult community model for individuals with profound autism and developmental disabilities. 💙 Rita, thank you for a decade of passionate, purposeful, and visionary leadership. Your work continues to shape Melmark and the IDD community for generations to come.

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  • As parents age and adult children get older, more questions arise around supporting adults with autism in the home. This Clinical Corner article written for Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) by Lara Redcay, MEd, BCBA, Amanda Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS, and Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA, from Melmark, examines how siblings and other family members can best support their family, the clinical team, and the individual family member with autism, as they age at home. We hope this piece helps answer critical questions and supports families on their journey to enhancing the welfare of their family members. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gvcPNQ3R

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  • In this first of three installments of Clinical Corner for the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), Melmark authors Paul J. Waga, MPP, MEd, BCBA, and Ashley M. Benedetto, MSEd, BCBA examine the concept of Quality of Life in adults with autism or intellectual disabilities. The article provides an in-depth exploration of the quality of relationships, community inclusion and access, overall health, safety, self-advocacy, individualized supports, and the pursuit of meaningful, fulfilling lifestyles. Practical and advocacy-related implications are also discussed. We hope this piece supports your efforts to promote and enhance the Quality of Life of those you serve and care about! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gKvnMg38

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  • When working with aging adults with autism in residential settings, it’s important to be aware of several considerations for those living there. These considerations can include changes in both physical and mental health, fluctuations in behavior, and even topics around end-of-life decisions. In this second Clinical Corner article for Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), Melmark authors Lara Redcay, MEd, BCBA, Amanda Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS, and Kristina Gasiewski, MOTR/L, MEd, BCBA, take an in-depth look at these topics and more as they assess how practitioners can best support and expand the quality of life for adults with autism as they age within residential programs. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gZfZCFws

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