Everyday Milestones, LLC
TOGETHER we can give our children the roots to GROW and the wings to FLY.
My vision at Everyday Milestones is to provide a comprehensive and collaborative approach to addressing the behavioral, social, emotional and academic needs of each individual child. I provide individual and social skills group services, facilitate disability awareness and inclusion trainings, provide advocacy support, parent coaching, and workshops. My mission is to help empower children and their families with evidenced based research methods and tools, along with the guidance, support and knowledge to enhance their daily communication skills to build healthier family and peer relationships.
Everyday Milestones strives to provide a safe and nurturing space to foster your child's self esteem and self confidence while strengthening their problem solving, conflict resolution and emotional regulation skills. My mission is to highlight and celebrate your child's everyday milestones, embrace their challenges and collaborate together to help them find fulfillment, joy and happiness in their daily lives.
Disability & Inclusion Trainings
*I facilitate Disability and Inclusion Awareness and Education Training Programs across the State of NJ for Elementary and Middle School Students*
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*Trainings can be facilitated in schools, during after school enrichment programs (e.g. girl/boy scouts, sports teams, religious organizations and clubs )*
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*Please reach out to learn more *
Additional Services Provided
*Family Advocacy Support* *Development and Reviews of Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) & 504 Plans *Early Intervention *Parent Coaching* *Social Skills Groups K- 5 Grade *
* Academic Support & Educational Consulting*
( Ages 3-12)
Anna Chianese M.Ed
*Behavior Analyst*
*Masters Degree in Special Education*
*Certified Cognitive Behavioral Group Facilitator*
*NJ Certified K-12 Special Education Teacher*
* NJ Certified K-5 General Education Teacher*
*Owner/ Founder of Everyday Milestones*
For the last 22 years, I have worked with children and families throughout the state of NJ diagnosed with various disabilities including autism, attention deficit hyper activity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, bipolar disorder & learning and language impairments. I specialize in behavior interventions and treatments for elementary school aged children, but have extensive experience working with individuals
ages 10 through 21 as well.
I have worked as a District Behaviorist, Applied Behavior Analysis & Behavior Disabilities Teacher servicing children ages 3-21. I have extensive clinical training and coursework from Caldwell University in Applied Behavior Analysis and have 15 years of experience in the field of ABA within multiple public school settings.
I received my undergraduate degree in Public Relations with a concentration in Non- Profit Organizations and a Minor in Child Psychology from Seton Hall University graduating with highest of honors. After several years of working in the non-profit field, I began my graduate studies at Caldwell University and received my dual teaching certification in general and special education. I further continued my studies and earned my Masters Degree in Special Education and completed my Post-Master's certification in Applied Behavior Analysis graduating with the highest of honors.
My additional work experience in the non profit sector include serving as the Clinical Program Director for Project Win-Win ( an Employment Training Program) at Pathways for Exceptional Children. There I supervised and trained job coaches and student mentors, taught weekly programs, and oversaw the day to day operation of the employment training program for special needs individuals ages 13 to 21 years. I currently serve as the Vice President of the Board of Trustees at Pathways for Exceptional Children for the 5th consecutive year.
My previous experience in the non-profit sector include working for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NJ as a Wish Granting Coordinator & The Assistant Director of Special Events for 3 years, servicing children and their families who were facing life threatening medical conditions across the state. I collaborated with doctors, medical facilities, non-profit organizations and various businesses throughout NJ and the country. I was responsible for organizing and implementing over 30 special events per year to raise funds for the foundation. In addition, I assisted in training of over 300 volunteers throughout the state. Immediately following my years spend in the nonprofit world, I completed a 1500 hour Child Life Specialist internship at The Goereyb Children's Hospital in Morristown NJ and Overlook Hospital in Summit NJ. My experiences included prepping and desensitizing hospitalized children for procedures including IV starts, MRIs, CAT scans, upcoming and emergency surgeries, blood work, catheter port entries and prolonged hospital stays. In addition, I provided support for parents and siblings during their children's hospital stay.
I believe that my unique, extensive clinical training and work experiences allow me to bring a comprehensive approach to creating the most effective treatment package for addressing your child's needs and celebrating their everyday milestones!
I am the proud mother of a talented, kind, loving and funny 11 year old son. He is the light of my life and he has taught me what the true meaning of love, happiness, compassion and life are all about. He challenges me to put my best foot forward each and everyday and reminds me to "be the change that I wish to see in the world." My spunky 6 year old Mini Golden Doodle Grace has taught me about loyalty & friendship.
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I look forward to meeting you and your child soon!
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Anna Chianese M.Ed
Owner & Founder of Everyday Milestones, LLC
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