Ankeny - Delaware | Axis Therapy Centers

Axis – Ankeny – Delaware

Phone: (515) 261-2402

[email protected]

555 SE Delaware Ave,

Suite O

Ankeny, Iowa 50021

Services Available

Social Skills Groups

Speech Therapy

Feeding Therapy

ABA Therapy

Parent Training

Occupational Therapy

Our online Intake Form is created to help our team understand your interest in services. Submitting the form creates a profile for your child and adds them to the waitlist based off of the services that you have indicated an interest in. Availability for services is always changing as we rapidly work to meet the needs of the communities that we serve. We look forward to meeting your family and contacting you with availability as it may arise. Please note that wait times depend on many factors and we may not be able to provide estimates for wait times at all locations. If you have any questions, we are happy to assist

Online Intake Form

Clinical Director

Kristin Hanson

M.A., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst

Axis Clinical Director

Kristin’s Bio

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)

Kallie Shear

M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst

Camp Lead Supervisor

Kallie’s Bio

Kylie Wheeler

M.S., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst

Camp Supervisor

Kylie’s Bio

Kelsey Schabold

M.S., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst

Camp Supervisor

Kelsey’s Bio

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Tatiana L.

Registered Behavior Technician

Camp Lead

Certified Professional Crisis Management Instructor

Tatiana’s Bio

Addie G.

Registered Behavior Technician

Camp Lead

Addie’s Bio

Areianna W.

Camp Support Staff

Areianna’s Bio

Alexis H.

Camp Support Staff

Alexis’ Bio

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Kristin is the CEO, Founder, and Clinical Director of Axis. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst credentialed through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and a Licensed Behavior Analyst under the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Grand View University, and her Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Most of Kristin's clinical experience has been focused on the early detection and intervention of autism spectrum disorder and specializing in early intervention. She has completed advanced training in the administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and has experience testing toddlers and children for autism spectrum disorder. She is on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of Iowa, on the Autism Expert Panel for the Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program, and is an active member of the Iowa Association for Behavior Analysis and Autism Speaks Iowa.

Kristin founded Axis in 2017 on her passion for serving children and families living with autism and special needs. Since building Axis side-by-side with her family from the ground up in 2017, Kristin couldn’t be prouder of the team, culture, and organization that it has become. As a family helping families, Axis looks for opportunities that will make the largest impact and create significant and life-changing outcomes for clients, families, and her staff. Kristin is dedicated to the mission of Axis and is committed to her own leadership development and actively participates in advanced training, mentoring, and deep self-exploration on how to live out her purpose to love and support her family and help others reach their full potential.

In her free time, she enjoys going to major league baseball games (Go Cubs and Go Braves!), watching Iowa Hawkeyes football, attending concerts, playing slow pitch softball, volleyball, coaching her children’s sports teams, listening to true crime and leadership podcasts, and spending time with her husband and their three children.

Kallie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst credentialed through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and a Licensed Behavior Analyst under the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science. Kallie is the Site Supervisor of our Ankeny location, and is a part of Axis’ Ethics Committee. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa State University, majoring in Criminal Justice and Sociology, and received her Master of Education degree in the Foundations of Behavior Analysis through the University of Cincinnati.

Kallie has experience working with challenging behaviors in a residential setting with youth ages 0 to 17, and also experience working with students in the Intensive Behavior Support classroom in a school setting. Through the many kids she has gotten the privilege of knowing over the years, Kallie has found her passion for working with children with different needs, and helping them become successful at home, school, and in the community. In her free time, Kallie enjoys biking, running, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Tatiana is a Registered Behavior Technician credentialed through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. She is also a certified instructor for the Professional Crisis Management Association. She has her Associate of Arts Degree from Des Moines Area Community College, and looks forward to continuing her education in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Tatiana has always been very passionate about working with children. She enjoys watching her Los Angeles Dodgers and Las Vegas Raiders, and once in a while, to keep her husband happy, the Red Sox and Patriots. She also loves spending time with her husband and baby boy. She has a love for the outdoors and likes to play disc golf and various sports. She also coaches youth soccer. She has a passion for art and loves to paint. Tatiana looks forward to making a difference and creating a positive change for children and families.

Addie is a senior at Iowa State University majoring in Human Development and Family Studies. After graduation, she plans to continue working with children! She always wanted to work with children, she loves getting to see them grow and learn new things and being able to help them get to that point. In her free time, she enjoys spending weekends at the lake with her boyfriend and family, and golfing at different golf courses!

Destiny Y West Des Moines Behavior TEchnician

Areianna is a very high-spirited individual who loves sharing love and support to others. She has spent many years working in a school setting giving support to many students of all ages, which has led to her decision to follow a path that includes attending Iowa state university to major in kinesiology. During her free time, she loves opening a good book with her dog at her feet or spending time out in a pasture with her dad admiring the cows.

Alexis is currently an undergraduate student at DePaul University majoring in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology. She hopes to explore her love for helping children and continue her passion for making an impact on the lives of others during her time at Axis. Alexis loves staying active with sports, reading, spending time with family, and traveling in her free time.