About Zen Group, Inc.

 
 

The founders of zen group…

With over 25 years of combined experience, Zen Group, Inc. is headed by Zenaida D. Hechevarria, Ed. D and Carlos A. Otamendi, M.S.E.M. This experience has given us the knowledge to provide our clients with the skills they need to live productive lives and offer them a safe and therapeutic service setting, all supervised by qualified and nurturing personnel.

Our Leadership’s Credentials include:

  • Masters Degree in Behavioral Analysis for the Emotionally Disturbed and Severely Emotional Disturbed.

  • Ph. D. in Special Education

  • University Professor specializing in Behavioral Strategies.

  • Leadership Experience

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Over 25 years of experience teaching disabled and autistic individuals.

  • Directors personally meet with each client to conduct an assessment of their interests, talents, and needs.

  • Therapeutic plans of community activities are developed to suit client interests and aligned with client support plan.

  • Weekly meetings with clients and family to assess level of satisfaction.

  • Highly specialized care giver staff.

  • Weekly educational and training activities.

Our Care Givers Are Background Pre-screened and Trained In:

  • Advanced skills training, including:

  • Behavioral Intervention Strategies

  • Safe Physical Management

  • Zero Tolerance

  • CPR/First Aid

  • Medication Administration

  • And many others

With Our Behavior Assistant Service:

  • All Care Givers have District approved training in Behavioral interventions, Strategies and Data Collection

  • Implementation of Behavioral procedures for acquisition and replacement skills

  • Reduction of problematic behaviors

  • Socialization Skills

  • And much, much, more

 
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Zenaida D. Hechevarria, Ed. D.

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Carlos A. Otamendi, M.S.E.M.