Brenda M. Batts, EdD/ PhD
Dr. Brenda M. Batts is a Behavior Intervention specialist with thirty years experience in serving students with special needs and their families. Dr. Batts is the mother of two sons; Ray, a 30-year-old neuro- typical son, and Alex, a 28-year-old son with Autism. Dr. Batts is the author of "Road to Independence: Independence Skills Training for Special Needs Children, Ready, Set, Potty” an inspirational book entitled, “Letters to my Special Needs Child," and her dissertation publication entitled, A Phenomenological Study of Parental Perceptions of Parent Training Based on Individualized Autism Interventions in Central Texas. Through her publications, workshop presentations, and her extensive experience in educating students with autism and related developmental disorders, Dr. Batts shares her proven and innovate behavior management and independence skills training techniques, which she developed as a result of her 30 + years of experience both as a much sought-after national and international presenter in the field of special needs, as well as through her own personal journey in the path of helping unique learners achieve independence.
PUBLICATIONS
▶Road to Independence: Independence Skills Training for Special Needs Children Ready, Set, Potty; Toilet Training for Children with Autism and other Developmental Disorders.
▶Letters to my Special Needs Child
▶A Phenomenological Study of Parental Perceptions of Parent Training Based on Individualized Autism Interventions in Central Texas.
▶Ready, set potty: Toilet training for children with autism and other developmental disorders is a separate publication.
Testimonials
The Geren Family
This past week, Jackson’s grandmother (Dad’s mother) passed away. And the funeral was Sunday, and the whole family was there. This is so significant because had this been just 2 months ago, we would have not been able to have Jackson attend because his behaviors were so off the chart bad! But he was an angel! And I’m not just saying this cause I’m so in love with this kid, he was!!
He’s potty trained (Brenda did in 2 weeks what public school couldn’t in 5 years)!
He even went around during the family meal before the service and was giving everyone hugs! It was so unbelievable, and so fitting for his grandmother’s honored day! Because of Brenda, his behaviors are now where we can enjoy our son again and others can see the joy he has for everyone!
He’s potty trained (Brenda did in 2 weeks what public school couldn’t in 5 years)! He interacts appropriately with everyone; it’s an absolute miracle what this school has done for our family!! Thank you Brenda!! You are our answer to prayer! .
The Metzler Family
You are an answer to our prayer. Thank you for what you are doing. Thank you for answering his calling and not only opening a school, but a ministry.
Words really can’t express how you’ve brought peace and hope into our lives.
Words really can’t express how you’ve brought peace and hope into our lives. God is using you greatly, and you are making a huge impact on the lives of others. Thank You. Thank you for loving Peri and giving her your best. We are so thankful.
Constance
We started our son, Maximo,with Brenda in August 2009. I had very noticeable results even after a few months of him starting there. After two years in class with Brenda, he was ready to be mainstreamed to a public school nearby. Brenda advised us every step of the way in our transition to mainstream to a public school.
My son excelled at the public school because he had such a strong foundation coming out of all the hard work at Focus.
My son excelled very well at the public school because he had such a strong foundation coming out of all the hard work from Brenda. I cannot praise Brenda enough on the miracle work they have done for my son and family. She is very specialized in autism treatment. She was loving and caring and know exactly what she is doing. I am able to interact with my son so much better. He is such a happy & loving boy. We are so blessed to have found her! Our family highly recommends Brenda Batts for any child with special needs.
Brent & Stephanie
Mrs. Brenda- Thank you for a wonderful Summer Session. We appreciate your care, concern, patience, hard work, and commitment to Josh and this wonderful school.
Josh really enjoyed his time here and while there were a few rough issues to work through, we appreciate you and your staff’s concern & commitment to helping us work through it. We look forward to Josh spending time here in the future.
It is not enough to prepare our children for the world; we must prepare the world for our children.