He is a behavioral psychologist and has worked with families and children with behavior problems since 1978. He received his training working with children at the Riley Child Development Center in Indianapolis, IN and Hawthorn Center in Northville, MI. Dr. Wartel is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (formerly known as the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy) and CHADD. He has presented papers for professional conferences at the Behavior Analysts Association of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, and the University of Michigan Medical Center.