Our mission is to build relationships and enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Attain, Inc. has been supporting people with developmental disabilities in Central Florida for over 30 years.
Our strategic goals are to support people with disabilities to:
Help people be safe and healthy,
Ensure people receive dignified care,
Enjoy life,
Be as independent as possible,
Have a normal life, and
Overcome problem behavior
The values of Attain, Inc.
Respect the rights of consumers
Focus on the importance of the individual
Treating people with dignity
Ensuring individuals are not abused or neglected
EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT AND BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS TEAM – DEDICATED, QUALITY STAFF.
Attain, Inc.’s management and clinical team are dedicated to providing the highest quality of support. Attain, Inc.’s Directors have between 10-20 years experiences directing programs for people with developmental disabilities. Attain, Inc.’s Program Coordinators have between 3-10 years of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities. Attain, Inc.’s Behavior Analysts have on average 10 years experience supporting people with developmental disabilities. Attain, Inc. offers staff who are well supervised and trained in the areas of Resident Rights, Behavior Management, CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, person centered planning and much more. Every member of the Attain, Inc. staff undergoes a criminal history background check and driving record check. Our staff are dedicated, committed to providing quality services and eager to help meet the needs of the individuals we serve.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Craig A. Cook, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of Attain. Dr. Cook has over 30 years experience supporting people with developmental disabilities, including autism and down syndrome. Dr. Cook’s experience includes directing residential programs, intensive educational programs, vocational and day services, along with applied behavior analysis services. Dr. Cook is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (See www.bacb.com for more information). He received his undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University in Psychology, with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. He received is Master’s of Science degree in Behavior Analysis and Therapy with an emphasis on developmental disabilities. He received a doctorate degree from the University of Central Florida in Public Affairs with an emphasis in organizational behavior management and organizational leadership.
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental disability (DD) is a severe, chronic disability that is manifested before the age of 22 which significantly limits intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
How does a developmental disability affect an individual?
Developmental disabilities commonly affect one or more of the following areas:
Self-care and self-direction
Learning
Mobility
Ability to live independently
Receptive and expressive language
Economic self-sufficiency
Examples of Developmental Disabilities
Developmental disabilities affect approximately 1-2% of the population. Some examples of developmental disabilities include:
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Down Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury
Epilepsy
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Mental Retardation (Mild, Moderate, Severe, Profound)
Chromosomal and Genetic Disorders
Causes
Although there are a variety of physical, environmental and developmental factors that can cause a developmental disability, some of the most common are:
Brain injury
Infection
Nutrition problems
Poor diet issues
Premature birth
Genetic and chromosomal defects
Drug and alcohol abuse during pregnancy
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Contact information
Attain, Inc.
Service and Support Center
2710 Staten Ave.
Orlando, FL 32804
Telephone: 407-965-3018
Fax: Toll Free 877-690-2003