Cookie policy

This website www.spectrumlinx.com uses Cookies and similar technologies in order to distinguish you from other users. By using Cookies, We are able to provide you with a better experience and to improve Our Site by better understanding how you use it. Please read this Cookie Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. Your acceptance of Our Cookie Policy is deemed to occur when you press the “accept” button on Our Cookie banner or when you have selected your preferred Cookie options in Our Cookie manager and pressed the “Continue” button. If you do not agree to Our Cookie Policy, please stop using Our Site immediately.

In this Cookie Policy, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:

Cookie: means a small file placed on your computer or device by Our Site when you visit certain parts of Our Site and/or when you use certain features of Our Site;

Cookie Law: means the relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and of EU Regulation 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”);

Personal data: means any and all data that relates to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified from that data, as defined by EU Regulation 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”); and

We/Us/Our: means “Our Website/School/Company”, the brand owned and operated by Company name or Person.

3.1 Our Site may place and access certain first-party Cookies on your computer or device. First party Cookies are those placed directly by Us and are used only by Us. We use Cookies to facilitate and improve your experience of Our Site and services. We have carefully chosen these Cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy and personal data is protected and respected at all times.
3.2 By using Our Site, you may also receive certain third-party Cookies on your computer or device. Third-party Cookies are those placed by websites, services, and/or parties other than Us. Third-party Cookies are used on Our Site for analytics and for marketing purposes. For more details, please refer to section 4 below.
3.3 All Cookies used by and on Our Site are used in accordance with current Cookie Law. We may use some or all of the following types of Cookie:

3.3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
A Cookie falls into this category (usually first-party cookies) if it is essential to the operation of Our Site as without them we cannot provide the functionality that you need to use this website. For example, essential cookies help remember your preferences as you navigate through the online school, also support functions such as logging in, and payment transactions.
3.3.2 Functionality Cookies
Functional Cookies allow our web site to remember choices you make, e.g. your user name, log in details and language preferences and any customizations you make to pages during your visit. They are necessary to provide features and services specific to individual users.
3.3.3 Analytics Cookies
It is important for Us to understand how you use Our Site, for example, how efficiently you are able to navigate around it, and what features you use. Analytics Cookies enable us to gather this information, helping Us to improve Our Site and your experience of it.
3.3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies
It is important for Us to know when and how often you visit Our Site, and which parts of it you have used (including which pages you have visited and which links you have visited). As with analytics Cookies, this information helps us to better understand you and, in turn, to make Our Site and advertising more relevant to your interests. Some information gathered by targeting Cookies may also be shared with third parties.
3.3.5 Third Party Cookies
Third-party Cookies are not placed by Us; instead, they are placed by third parties that provide services to Us and/or to you. Third-party Cookies may be used by advertising services to serve up tailored advertising to you on Our Site, or by third parties providing analytics services to Us (these Cookies will work in the same way as analytics Cookies described above).
3.3.6 Persistent Cookies
Any of the above types of Cookie may be a persistent Cookie. Persistent Cookies are those which remain on your computer or device for a predetermined period and are activated each time you visit Our Site.
3.3.7 Session Cookies
Any of the above types of Cookie may be a session Cookie. Session Cookies are temporary and only remain on your computer or device from the point at which you visit Our Site until you close your browser. Session Cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

Name of Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
nsr	m.stripe.network	Used to process payments for our website.	When you close your browser
cookiesEnabled	checkout.stripe.com	Used to process payments for our website.	When you close your browser
__stripe_sid	checkout.stripe.com	Used to process payments for our website.	When you close your browser
__stripe_mid	checkout.stripe.com	Used to distinguish users.	1 year
ab_disable_remember_	checkout.stripe.com	Used to process payments for our website.	7 years
checkout-test-session	checkout.stripe.com	Used to process payments for our website.	10 years
cid	checkout.stripe.com	Used to process payments for our website.	for ever
vuid	vimeo.com	These cookies are used by Vimeo to collect analytics tracking information.	1 year
player	player.vimeo.com	These cookies are used by Vimeo to collect analytics tracking information.	1 year

Name of Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
hblid	www.spectrumlinx.com	a visitor identifier that we use only on your site to remember this visitor between visits	2 years
wcsid	www.spectrumlinx.com	a session identifier that we use only on your site to keep track of a single chat session	When you close your browser
olfsk	www.spectrumlinx.com	storage identifier that we use to maintain chat state across pages (e.g. message history)	2 years
_okbk	www.spectrumlinx.com	extra state information (e.g. chat box being open/closed)	When you close your browser
_ok	www.spectrumlinx.com	most recent Olark site ID (security measure)	When you close your browser
_oklv	www.spectrumlinx.com	the Olark loader version (for improved caching)	When you close your browser
_okla	www.spectrumlinx.com	used for caching purposes (loaded from CDN vs. loaded from our infrastructure)	When you close your browser
_okgid	www.spectrumlinx.com	used for caching by setting a hash for assets to determine if they have changed and if they need to be refreshed	When you close your browser
_okac	www.spectrumlinx.com	used for caching by setting a hash for assets to determine if they have changed and if they need to be refreshed	When you close your browser

Name of Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
pubsub_cookie	www.spectrumlinx.com	This cookie is used for the freshchat service	When you close your browser
hop-	www.spectrumlinx.com	This cookie is used for the freshchat service	When you close your browser
	www.spectrumlinx.com	This cookie is used for the freshchat service	When you close your browser
_	www.spectrumlinx.com	This cookie is used for the freshchat service	1 year
pnctest	www.spectrumlinx.com	This cookie is used for the freshchat service	1 year

Name of Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
ZD-referrerPolicy	www.spectrumlinx.com	Stores referrer tags	Forever
ZD-zE_oauth	www.spectrumlinx.com	Stores the authentication token once the user has been authenticated.	2 hours
ZD-currentTime	www.spectrumlinx.com	Sets the time when page loads.	Forever
ZD-settings	www.spectrumlinx.com	Stores a hash of settings so that we don't keep sending blips after the initial one	Forever
ZD-suid	www.spectrumlinx.com	Session id for pathfinder.	20 minutes
ZD-buid	www.spectrumlinx.com	Collects Machine ID.	Forever

4.4 Our Site uses analytics services provided by Google Analytics. Website analytics refers to a set of tools used to collect and analyse anonymous usage information, enabling us to better understand how Our Site is used. This, in turn, enables us to improve Our Site and the products and services offered through them.
4.5 The analytics services used by Our Site use Cookies to gather the required information. You do not have to allow us to use these Cookies, however, whilst our use of them does not pose any risk to your privacy or your safe use of Our Site, it does enable us to continually improve Our Site, making it a better and more useful experience for you.
4.6 The analytics services used by Our Site may use the following Cookies:

Name of Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
_ga	www.spectrumlinx.com	Google Analytics: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.	2 years
_gat	www.spectrumlinx.com	Google Analytics: Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate.	When you close your browser
_gid	www.spectrumlinx.com	Google Analytics: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.	When you close your browser
collect	www.spectrumlinx.com	Google Analytics: Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels.	When you close your browser

Name of Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
__smToken	www.spectrumlinx.com	The __smToken is set once you login to Sumo and is checked to verify whether you are logged into Sumo or not.	1 year
__smSmartbarShown	www.spectrumlinx.com	Is set when the Smartbar is shown	50 years
__smVID	www.spectrumlinx.com	Used to display relevant advertising	1 month
__smSessionId	www.spectrumlinx.com	Used by Sumo to establish a cookie on a users computer to begin a session to enable Sumo products	When you close your browser

4.7 Targeting/Marketing cookies
Targeting/Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers. If you do not allow these cookies, you may experience less targeted advertising.

Name of Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
__hstc	www.spectrumlinx.com	The main cookie for tracking visitors. It contains the domain, utk (see below), initial timestamp (first visit), last timestamp (last visit), current timestamp (this visit), and session number (increments for each subsequent session).	2 years
hubspotutk	www.spectrumlinx.com	This cookie is used for to keep track of a visitor's identity. This cookie is passed to HubSpot on form submission and used when de-duplicating contacts.	10 years
__hssc	www.spectrumlinx.com	This cookie keeps track of sessions. This is used to determine if we should increment the session number and timestamps in the __hstc cookie. It contains the domain, viewCount (increments each pageView in a session), and session start timestamp.	30 min
__hssrc	www.spectrumlinx.com	Whenever HubSpot changes the session cookie, this cookie is also set. We set it to 1 and use it to determine if the visitor has restarted their browser. If this cookie does not exist when we manage cookies, we assume it is a new session.	session
messagesUtk	www.spectrumlinx.com	This cookie is used to recognize visitors who chat with you via the messages tool. If the visitor leaves your site before they're added as a contact, they will have this cookie associated with their browser. If you have a history of chatting with a visitor and they return to your site later in the same cookied browser, the messages tool will load your conversation history with that visitor.	session

5.1 Before Cookies are placed on your computer or device, you will be shown a banner requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling Us to provide the best possible experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies unless those Cookies are strictly necessary; however certain features of Our Site may not function fully or as intended. You will be given the opportunity to allow and/or deny different categories of Cookie that We use.
5.2 In addition to the controls that We provide, you can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all Cookies or only third-party Cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.
5.3 The links below provide instructions on how to control Cookies in all mainstream browsers:

WENDY DAWSON - FOUNDER & CEO
Hi! As an award winning business leader and a proud stepmother to a young adult diagnosed with autism at two years old, my journey into the world of autism has been an eye-opening and transformative experience. Over the years, I've had the privilege of meeting countless inspiring mothers who walked the autism path before me. Their invaluable insights, tales of determination, and lessons on harnessing the immense potential of children with autism - even in the face of limited resources - opened up a new universe to me.

I wholeheartedly hope that my personal journey and the experience I've gained can light your path if you're on a similar special journey. When my stepson received his diagnosis almost a quarter-century ago, the autism rate was about 1 in 1000 children. The lack of resources in our area was unacceptable, which motivated me to create Social Motion Skills, a non-profit with a mission to equip children and young adults in our community with vital social skills.

The growing demand for what Social Motion Skills offered led to its merger with The Center for Pursuit in 2022, ensuring sustained and invaluable services. Over the decades, I've been part of numerous research endeavors concerning the social skills development of neurodiverse individuals. Additionally, I offer consultation services and present talks on varied topics, from special needs journey maps, the importance of creating your "village" and transition to independence, to non-profit management and strategic planning.

With Spectrum Linx, our ambition is to present our amazing team's collective knowledge in a manner that's digestible, affordable, and within everyone's reach. We aspire to be the go-to for families offering them the wisdom of those who've gone before. I sincerely hope Spectrum Linx can be your guiding light, ensuring you find the much-needed support and love on your path.

I invite you to connect with me directly at wendy@spectrumlinx.com or touch base on LinkedIn.

Achievements and Recognitions
NEEDS program : Safe School Award, Crime Stoppers Heroes Luncheon 2024
Woman of Substance, Mission of Yahweh, 2022
Community Icon Award, Swoon Magazine, 2019
Community Partner Recognition, Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office, 2018
Harvard Business School Executive Education, American Express Scholarship, 2018
Senate Proclamation 926, Texas Senate, 2016
City of Houston Commendation, 2016
Women on the Move, Texas Executive Women, 2016
50 Most Influential Women, Houston Woman Magazine, 2016
Community Contribution Award, Easter Seals, 2013

Professional Affiliations and Speaking Engagements
I am a proud member of the Women Presidents Organization and an active participant in Educators in VR, reflecting my commitment to leadership and continuous learning. My speaking engagements have covered a range of topics, from disability etiquette and inclusion in the workplace to managing ADA compliance and supporting Texans with special needs.

Career Highlights
Co- Founder and Sole Member, Incuentro LLC, 2019-Present
Founder and Executive Director, Social Motion, Inc., 2010-2021

Contributions to Science
Over the past 12 years, I have been dedicated to creating programs and services for autistic individuals and their families. As the founder of the nonprofit Social Motion Skills, our team provides services to over 200 autistic students weekly. In collaboration with the University of Houston, led by Dr. Sarah Mire (now at Baylor University), we have conducted a thorough evaluation of the Social Motion program's curriculum. This evaluation spurred several research projects:

Evaluating Community-Based Social Skills Intervention for High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: Tan, S., Timmons, B., Dawson, W., Gonzalez, J.E., Kim, H., Mire, S.S. (Presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, August 2020; virtual).
Perspectives on Building a Community-Academic Partnership to Evaluate a Social Skills Intervention: Tan, S., Garcia, A., Hut, A.R., Sanchez, B., Timmons, B., Dawson, W., Gonzalez, J.E., Mire, S.S. (Presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, August 2021; virtual).
Evaluating a Community-Based Social Skills Intervention Program for Youth with Autism during COVID-19: Tan, S., Timmons, B., Dawson, W., Gonzalez, J.E., Kim, H., Mire, S.S. (Presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, August 2021; virtual).
Teaching ADLs to Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Gardner, S.M., Sakyi, G., Mire, S.S., Timmons, B., Dawson, W., Ragan, K. (Presented at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, June 2023).
Cost Analysis of a Social Skills Training Program for Autistic Youth: Tan, S., Keller-Margulis, M., Mire, S., Timmons, B., Dawson, W., Gonzalez, J., Kim, H., Hassett, K. (Department of Psychology, University of Houston, 2023).

Edutech Innovation
In addition to my nonprofit work, I co-founded Incuentro LLC, an edutech company designed to deliver autism expertise to families lacking access to resources. Through Incuentro, we launched Spectrum Linx, a platform offering microlearning courses and parent coaching through a website and app (iOS/Google), making it accessible worldwide. Spectrum Linx is a comprehensive tool involving extensive research and development, including the creation of journey maps for parent guidance and over 80 microlearning courses.

Name of Cookie	Purpose	Strictly Necessary	Expires
XSRF-TOKEN	Preserves User Login information and states	Yes	When you close your browser
DPSettings	Preserves the user's Cookie policy preferences	Yes	12 days
slim_session	Preserves User Login information and states	Yes	1 day

Name of Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Expires
ci_session	refersion.com	Preserves users states across page requests.	When you close your browser
refersion_csrf_code	refersion.com	Sets csrf token to prevent cross site request forgery.	When you close your browser
__cfduid	refersion.com	Used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic.	1 year

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