Autism Services - ABA Therapy

Practice/Mission/Vision Statement

We provide comprehensive services for children and adults diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disabilities. We work with your insurance company to obtain authorization for the treatment recommended by your clinician.

Patterns was founded and is managed by recognized experts in the field of ABA, who are also parents of children with special needs and ASD. We have over 25 years experience and provide a compassionate approach to delivering individualized ABA services that is unmatched in our industry.

Patterns is a family company at its core. To learn more about our owners, Ihab Shahawi and Vivian El Shahawi, please enjoy this video.

Specialties and Services

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Professional Degrees/Credentials/Certifications/Licenses

• Board Certified Behavior Analysists (BCBA)
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)

Affiliations & Memberships

• BHCOE Accreditation
• Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN)
• Community Mental Health Partnerships (CMHP)

Serving Wayne County

Maria Koppinger, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA is the Clinical Manager of the Dearborn Patterns Behavioral Clinic. Maria has been in the ABA field since 2016 and is an Early Childhood Autism Teacher. Maria was a recipient of the CR Autism and IDD Care Award for 2022 and she was invited to sit on the committee for Early Identification and Intervention of Autism for the Michigan State Autism Plan. The Patterns Dearborn team are proud to deliver ABA services and support to families in Wayne County.

Serving Livingston County

Katherine N. Spiteri, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA is the Clinical Manager of the Howell Patterns Behavioral Clinic. Katherine has been in the ABA field since 2009. Katherine and her team are excited announce their newly opened clinic for teens on the spectrum. Plan a visit with us!

About

• In Practice/Business Since: 2017
• Client Ages Served: Ages 0-21
• Insurances Accepted: Medicaid
• Credit Cards Accepted: Yes