About

POAC of Oregon just received its nonprofit status from the IRS. We are open for tax deductible donations. The tax exempt number is (I believe) our EIN number which is 56-2572217.

Kathy Pusztavari, President

Kathy is a founding member of POAC of Oregon, formerly a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst, and a current certified pre-k through 8th grade Oregon teacher.

Nikki Deshane, Secretary

Nikki is working on her Master's degree through Penn State and her BCBA certification. She is a consultant and therapist for many families throughout the SW Washington and Portland area.

Leandrea Voskanian, Treasurer

Parents of Autistic Children, Hudson Valley (HVPOAC)
Parents of Autistic Children of NJ POAC
Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia (POAC-NoVA)
POAC of Pennsylvania(POACofPA)
POAC of Texas (POAC TX)
Verbal Behavior Network Training

The goal of Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) is to build capacity by providing scientifically-based on-line information, assessment tools, and curriculum to parents, teachers, and related personnel that provide direct services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.

TEACHERS: Learn how to use effective Direct Instruction curriculum and utilize ABA principles that emphasize the teaching of verbal behavior.

When Was POAC Founded?

The organization was formed in 2004 by 2 parents of children with a developmental disorder and a teacher. POAC of Oregon gained 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status in 2006 as a non-profit organization, and is based in Corvallis, Oregon. Our address is:

POAC of Oregon
2913 NW Lincoln Ave.
Corvallis, OR 97330