Our Mission

Mrs. Antlitz received her R.N., BSN from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. During her ten years as a nurse, she worked as a Case Manager in the Bone Marrow Transplant Department for 4 years and 2 years with a practice that focused on treating children with autism and related disorders.  She then pursed a career in business administration and corporate operations. She has seven years of experience as a Business Manager, specializing in contracts and finance, and five years as Director of Operations for an Information Technology company.  She holds a certificate in Non-Profit Management. Over the past 16 years, she has attended numerous autism trainings, workshops, and conferences. Mrs. Antlitz became interested in the field of autism 16 years ago when her then 18- month-old son was diagnosed. Since then, she has become extremely involved in the community and serves as an advocate for all individuals with ASD.  

Dr. Walklett is a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. She also has a wide range of experience working with children and adolescents who have a variety of anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders, mood disorders, and behavioral concerns. She received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, before earning her Psy.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego.  As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Walklett completed the graduate level BCBA course sequence through Florida Institute of Technology and completed 700 hours of supervised independent fieldwork. Dr. Walklett has joined the staff of the RISE for Autism Center where she provides social skills group therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults.  

Casie received her undergraduate degree from Washington College and attended Arizona State University to obtain her masters in Applied Behavior Analysis.  She serves as BCBA with multiple cases in our ABA department and is the Director of Autism Waiver Services. She also runs Teen nights and is developing an adult services program that will be consistent with progressive ABA and dignity promoting standards. Casie has experience working with a mix of developmental disabilities across adolescents, teenagers, and adult populations. She has a special interest in treating challenging and sexual behaviors by teaching learners' privacy and how to navigate their bodily changes in puberty. 

Danee graduated from Southern University A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a bachelor's degree in Child Development. She completed Behavior Analysis Coursework from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and finished her BCaBA certification at the University of West Florida. With over 10 years in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, Danee has occupied the roles of RBT, Lead Therapist, Assistant Programmer, Training Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and presently Head of Training. She is grateful for the opportunity at RISE to continue growing as a BCaBA and collaborate with the team of BCBAs to support the technicians with professional development, as she has a passion for training and education.