While Michael's clinical experience includes serving individuals diagnosed with Autism, his expertise lies in treating adult Aphasia. Through special invitation, Michael presented his Aphasia research at prestigious neuropsychological conferences hosted by the noted Dr. Norm Geshwind. In 2000, Michael was appointed by Governor Pataki to serve on the New York Early Intervention Coordinating Council. In 2007, Michael was the only preschool provider to be appointed by the Governor, in all of the lower New York region, to serve on the New York State Task Force on Preschool Special Education.

Prior to establishing All About Kids in 1988, the majority of Cathleen's clinical, supervisory and research experience was in treating individuals diagnosed with severe Autism. In the 1980's, Cathleen was responsible for coordinating a three-day International Symposium on Autism. At this event, she brought together notable Autism experts from Europe and across the country that included Drs. Michael Rutter, Richard Foxx, Barry Prizant, and Edward Carr. Many of these noted professionals remain leaders in the field of Autism today. Additionally, Cathleen founded, and for a number of years directed, a successful center-based, special education preschool program.

Lauren Resnick received her master’s degree in Speech/ Language Pathology at Adelphi University in 1988. She has practiced as a pediatric speech/language pathologist specializing in evaluating and treating children with language delays and disorders for over 20 years. Lauren is presently the Co –Director of Up Wee Grow Inc. The agency provides evaluations and therapies for children birth through 5, in five counties of New York State, (Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn). Services include speech therapy, special education, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, service coordination and audiology. Lauren is also the co-author of FEATS: Family-friendly Evaluation And Teaching System, and the book Maximum Strength Parenting To Raise Maximum Strength Children.