Lexi is from Georgia, where she received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Georgia State University in 2020. She discovered her passion for occupational therapy 8 years ago when volunteering in an orthopedic rehabilitation clinic as well as working as an adaptive sports coach for the Special Olympics. She has a passion for working and collaborating with patients to increase functional independence in daily activities and age-appropriate tasks. As a military spouse frequently relocating, Lexi has had the opportunity to work as an OT with diverse populations in various settings in North Carolina and Arizona. She has experience in orthopedics, neurology, cardio-respiratory conditions, critical care, cognition, and developmental delays ranging from pediatrics in outpatient clinics, geriatrics in nursing facilities, and adults in acute care hospitals. She is continuing to learn and grow every day within the field of occupational therapy as new evidence and research arises. Outside of work, Lexi enjoys hiking, reading, crafting, and traveling to new countries with her husband and dog. She speaks English as her mother tongue.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy – OTR
• Licensed Occupational Therapist – State of Arizona
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified
• Certified Physical Agent Modalities Practitioner, PAMPCA LLC
• Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certified

Education

• Georgia State University: MOT, Master of Occupational Therapy
• Georgia Southern University: B.S., Kinesiology with emphasis in Exercise Science

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English

Ashley directs our Hochheim and Stuttgart clinics as well as oversees all occupational therapy services. Ashley is a native New Yorker, but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.  After several years of working with children in a multidisciplinary setting as an occupational therapist and seeing the gains her clients made when they received ABA services, Ashley felt called to return to school and pursue certification as a behavior analyst. During this time, Ashley developed a passion for bridging the gap between what she read in research journals and what practitioners could feasibly do within their clinics. She is particularly interested in interventions that facilitate generative language and derived relational responding in children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and has had her work published in multiple behavior analytic journals. Ashley is currently working on her dissertation as a doctoral candidate in the Educational Psychology program at Georgia State University. As a BCBA and an OT, Ashley has had experience working with clients from birth to adolescence with a variety of diagnoses and abilities. Ashley believes in treating the whole child and working in collaboration with client’s families and providers across all disciplines to build autonomy and independence. 

Past & present licenses and certifications:

• National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Georgia
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment Credential Level 3
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1
• First Aid &  CPR

Education

• Georgia State University, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
• Georgia State University, M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis 
• Augusta University: Master of Health Science in Occupational Therapy
• University of Georgia: 90 Occupational Therapy prerequisite hours as a Psychology major 

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English

Ben has worked with children and teens with autism ranging from 18 months to 18 years. He began his career as a behavioral therapist in Phoenix, Arizona in 2017. This lead to him completing his master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University in 2020. He enjoys providing direct therapy for children and adolescents, and developing individualized programs to help them succeed.

Ben enjoys riding his bike to work and reading research from the field of neuroscience.

Past and present licenses & certifications: 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 2
• First Aid & CPR

Education:

• Capella University: M.S., Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Eckerd College: B.A., Creative Writing

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English

Danielle has worked in a variety of childcare settings throughout her professional career since 2015. She discovered her passion for working with neurodiverse populations while working in a research lab and conducting parent training. She was inspired by the positive outcomes of the ImPACT curriculum to then pursue a career in Applied Behavior Analysis. Danielle initially worked as a behavior technician and assistant behavior analyst before becoming a BCBA in 2021. She primarily has experience working with children ages 18 months to 6 years with a range of developmental disabilities. Danielle is passionate about promoting socially meaningful behaviors and skills in the populations she works with using naturalistic, neurodivergent affirming, and empirically validated methods. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, spending time with her family, and crafting. 

Past and present licenses & certifications: 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• First Aid & CPR

Education

• Whitworth University: MA, Applied Behavior Analysis 
• University of Washington: BA, Psychology and Early Childhood & Family Studies double major 

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English 

Before joining us in 2018, Emily worked for an ABA company in California, climbing her way from behavior technician to clinical director. During this time, she gained experience working with toddlers, children, and young adults in home, school, and community settings. Emily has experience with Early Start Denver Model, Pivotal Response Training, attending IEPs, providing community training events, and collaborating with large teams of autism service providers. She always aims to provide individualized ABA service focusing on the highest priorities of the families she works with. When Emily is not building block towers or facilitating social skills opportunities, you can find her hiking, cooking and exploring new cities. 

Past and present licenses & certifications: 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• ESDM Therapist Certification candidate
• First Aid & CPR
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1

Education 

• Russell Sage College: M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism 
• California State University Monterey Bay: B.A., Global Studies

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English
• Advanced working proficiency: German

Since childhood, Estela has always been interested in understanding human behaviour, which led her to study psychology. After graduating, she specialised in child psychotherapy, ABA, neuropsychology and school counselling. She worked with children with autism, high intellectual ability and learning problems, as well as with people with neurodegenerative disorders. She is currently completing her ABAT certificate. In her free time, she likes to travel, read and do yoga.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Qualified Behavior Technician (an International Certification)
• First Aid & CPR

Education

• Loovas Foundation: M.A., UCLA young autism program: Applied Behavior Analysis training for professionals
• Malaga’s University: M.A., Children and youngster assesment and psychological treatment
• Malaga’s University: M.A., School Counselling
• Malaga’s University: M.A., Health Psychology
• Valentian International University: M.A., Clinical Neuropsychology
• Malaga’s University: B.A, Psychology

Languages

• Fluent Spanish, English and German.

Gillienne is from Philadelphia, where she studied theatre and worked as a theatre teacher for children and adolescents. It was in Hawaii in 2011 where she fell in love with behavioral science, eventually earning a master’s degree in Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies from Sage College. Gillienne loves both the science of behavior and getting to engage with amazing children and teenagers while watching them grow and learn. She is especially passionate about helping children learn through their natural environment and giving them the tools to express themselves as individuals. She has presented research to the Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis, Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii, Association for Behavior Analysis International, and The Autism Community in Action. Gillienne loves dancing, baking, riding her bike, and every cat she meets. She stays involved in theater, performing whenever she can.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• First Aid & CPR

Education

• Sage Colleges: M.S. Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies
• University of Rhode Island: B.F.A. Performing Arts

Languages

• Native or Bilingual Proficiency: English
• Elementary Proficiency: German

Heather is a mother of two children and has been married for 20 years. She began her career in Missouri at the Judevine Center for Autism. There she worked with the University of St. Louis together to introduce a public training program to educate about autism awareness and acceptance in the community. Since her husband joined the Army, she has assisted individuals and families in 6 different states and now in 2 countries. In the last 18 years, she has worked as a community coach, registered behavior technician, Certified Behavior Analyst Assistant, Director of Special Education in New York State preschools and now as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She said, “One of the most rewarding aspects of my position is to listen to the families and caregivers, to really listen to them. In this way, I can help them to identify their strengths and offer them support.” Heather’s strength is the use of alternative and supported communication (AAC) tools to encourage people to find their voice. She worked with PECS, Proloquo, NovaChat, Dynavox and LAMP to help others with communication.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• International Behavior Analyst (an International Certification)
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (US Certification)
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• First Aid and CPR 
• Assistant Behavior Analyst Certificate Florida Institute of Technology
• Social Work Certificate?
• Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment Credential Level 1

Education 

• University of Cincinnati : M.Ed., Foundations in Behavior Analysis Curriculum.
• Florida Institute of Technology (FIT): Assistant Behavior Analyst Certificate 
• College of the Ozarks: B.A. in Sociology Minor: Psychology with Social Work Certificate

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English

Ivanah hails from the Philippines, graduating cum laude from the University of the Philippines Manila with a degree in Behavioral Sciences. Sometime later, working in front of a computer as a talent acquisition agent, she realized she would rather be moving, playing, and working with children. In 2015, Ivanah began working as a behavior technician with children with autism in the Philippines, before completing her MSc Applied Behaviour Analysis at Bangor University, United Kingdom in 2018. There, she wrote a thesis on teaching sign language to staff in a nursery using SAFMEDS and Precision Teaching. Ivanah completed her training to become a BCBA at Teaching Tree Clinic (now Ausblick Therapie GmbH). She loves seeing progress through even the tiniest improvement. She says that is one of her biggest reinforcers.

She enjoys playing music, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. She finds it important to be in a workplace that values continued development, learning, helping others – and fun! Ivanah is currently honing her skills in teaching psychological flexibility using Acceptance & Commitment training and DNA-V models.

Past and present licenses & certification 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1
• Basic Life Support First Aid and CPR

Education

• Bangor University: M.Sc., Applied Behaviour Analysis
• University of the Philippines Manila: B.A., Behavioral Sciences

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English, Filipino
• Elementary proficiency: French

Jenna, a California native, discovered her passion for behavior analysis a decade ago while working in a preschool autism classroom. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas and later achieved her Master’s degree from the University of South Wales. Her experience has encompassed various roles within the field, spanning clinics, school districts, and community-based settings, allowing her to work with individuals of different diagnoses and age groups. Jenna’s deepest commitment lies in disseminating the science and collaborating with others to empower individuals and families in achieving meaningful, long-term goals. She thrives on continuous learning, constantly seeking new knowledge and experiences to refine her skills as a BCBA, ensuring the best service for her clients. In every interaction, Jenna is committed to cultivating compassion and fostering connections, aiming to build meaningful relationships and promote understanding.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Jenna spends her free time reading, exploring new destinations, enjoying new cuisines, and cherishing moments with her loved ones. While fluent in English, she’s also on a journey to learn the German language!

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Advanced Course: Using Project ImPACT curriculum with families
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1
• First Aid and CPR

Education

• University of South Wales: M.S., Behaviour Analysis and Therapy
• University of North Texas: B.S., Applied Behavior Analysis Minor: Psychology

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English
• Elementary proficiency: German

Alexis has been working in the field of behavior analysis since 2016. She began her career in Boston, MA as an ABA therapist at an early childhood intervention in-home consulting company. She then worked as an RBT in Atlanta, GA at a multidisciplinary clinic. In 2018, she received her Master of Science in Behavior Analysis from Simmons University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst that same year. She continued to work in Atlanta as a BCBA, where she worked with physical therapists, speech therapists, nutritional therapists, occupational therapists and behavior analysts to ensure the most effective and efficient treatment for her clients. She also founded a dance company for the neurodiverse community in Atlanta in 2020 called Ability to Groove. She looks forward to continuing her passion for working with this community here in Germany!

Past and present licenses & certifications: 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• First Aid and CPR

Education

• Simmons University: M.S. in Behavior Analysis
• Eastern Kentucky University: B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Special Education

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English

Katie was born and raised in New Jersey. As a psychology student at Rutgers University, she began working with people with autism and discovered her passion for ABA. In 2021, she received her master’s degree in special education with a concentration in applied behavior analysis from Rutgers University and is a certified teacher of students with disabilities. For six years, she worked at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, an ABA-based school program at Rutgers University, where she worked with students ages 8 to 21. She places great emphasis on working closely with other professionals and her clients’ families to provide them with personalized and effective services. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking and exploring new places with friends.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• NJS Standard Teaching Certificate Grade K-6
• NJS Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Endorsement
• Advanced Course: Using Project ImPACT curriculum with families

Education

• Rutgers University: Ed.M., Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Rutgers University: B.A., Psychology with a minor in Health and Society 

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English

Katya began her career as a language instructor at Minsk State Linguistic University. A few years later she started looking into Applied Behavior Analysis, as her own son was developing with a speech delay, and immediately fell in love with the science. Her keen interest in the area grew into a new profession – she completed the ABA program and obtained her Master’s degree in Psychology in 2020. For some time, Katya combined her teaching job at the university with work with children with special needs implementing behavior analysis in both settings, but eventually transitioned to the latter. She is truly passionate about her work, as both its process and result give her immense joy and inspiration. Katya is a constant learner, has a vibrant curiosity for new places, people and experiences. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, hiking and reading.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment Credential Level 3
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1
• Basic Life Support First Aid and CPR

Education

• Belarusian State University: M.A., PsychologyMinsk State Linguistic University: B.A., Linguistics and Foreign Languages (teaching)
• Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis: B.A., Applied Behavior Analysis

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: Russian, Belarusian, English

Lydia was born and raised in Southern Louisiana, an area of the state steeped in French heritage.  She graduated from the State’s French Immersion Bi-lingual Education Program and continued studies in French and Spanish during in her university years.  Lydia majored in Psychology at University of Louisiana at Lafayette and started working in the ABA field in 2013 during her undergraduate years.  For further studies, she attended George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where she obtained a Master  Degree in Applied Developmental Psychology.   In 2018, Lydia obtained her credentials as Board Certified Behavior Analyst. 

She first practiced in New Orleans, Louisiana, but then moved to Berkeley California in 2020.   She has a broad range of therapy experience with children aged 18 months to 23 years old and has collaborated with speech therapist, occupational therapists, and physical therapists in various settings.  Lydia enjoys collaborating with other professionals when in service to her clients and their families.  She is excited to continue her professional development through collaboration, research and practice using strategies and tools to best serve her clients. In her free time, she enjoys playing her musical instruments, attending concerts, cooking, practicing her second languages and spending as much time outside as possible.  

Past and present licenses & certifications: 

• Basic Life Support First Aid and CPR

Education

• George Mason university: M.A in Applied Developmental Psychology.
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette: B.S. in psychology w/ a minor in criminal justice 

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English 
• Advanced working proficiency: French and Spanish 
• Elementary working proficiency: German 

Mallory was born and raised in Texas. Soon after completing her undergraduate degree in Business from Arizona State University, she moved back to Texas to pursue a career in family advocacy where she discovered ABA. Prior to joining Ausblick Therapie, Mallory spent multiple years working in the field of ABA where she helped set up and establish denovo clinics. She enjoys making connections and working with families to help them navigate the world of ABA.

Mallory likes being with her family and friends. She also enjoys exploring new destinations as well as hiking and trail running.

Education

• The University of Arizona: B.A., Business Administration

Languages

• Native or Bilingual Proficiency: English

Noemi was born and raised in San Jose, California. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2015, she found work as a Behavior Specialist for the Comprehensive Autism Program (CAP) in the school district. Ranging from 3 to 16 years old, most of the students had limited verbal and social skills and high levels of aggression. It was here that she was introduced to mentors and colleagues who showed her how ABA could be used to design individualized treatment precisely and efficiently for each student. Over the next several years, she immersed herself in her newfound passion, while traveling summers to Southeast Asia to volunteer teaching English, supporting local special needs programs, and building housing and other infrastructure. She began a master’s degree in behavioral psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, California, and in 2021, she passed her board examination as a behavior analyst.

Noemi enjoys visiting new countries, learning local customs, eating food from all over the world, and playing soccer in her free time.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1
• Basic Life Support First Aid and CPR
• TEFL/ TESOL certification

Education

• Pepperdine University: M.S., Behavioral Psychology
• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: B.A., Sociology

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English 6 Spanish

Nydia is a military spouse residing in the Stuttgart Military Community. She has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2015. During this time, she has focused on advocating for those in need. She prioritizes helping individuals reach their fullest potential. A quote she lives by is from Dr. Ole Ivar Lovaas, who states, “If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.” She understands the importance of meeting clients at their level, thinking creatively, and embracing neurodiversity. Nydia has provided services in schools, homes, communities, and clinics to individuals aged 18 months to 23. Nydia has worked with an interdisciplinary team where different disciplines work together with a common purpose: to share expertise, knowledge, and skills to impact care. Working collaboratively is essential for success. One of her long-term goals is to learn Sign Language. Nydia enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, photography, dancing, and playing soccer.

Nydia is our lead Behavior Analyst in Stuttgart and serves also as Outreach Coordinator in the area.

Past & Present licenses & certification

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment Credential Level 4
• PEAK Level 1 Certification
• Professional Crisis Management
• American Red Cross: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

• University of West Florida: M.A., Exceptional Student Education with emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis
• University of Central Florida: B.S., Psychology minor in Cognitive Science

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English and Spanish

Saif has been working with people with autism since 2016. He holds a Masters in Law from the University of Bristol and obtained his ABA core sequence certificate from Arizona State University. He has worked with children and adults with autism in a variety of environments, ranging from center-based classrooms for more challenging behavior to transitional and inclusive academic environments at host schools, as well as settings that promoted vocational and independent living skills. He loves to travel and has lived in Canada, the UAE, Jordan, the West Bank, the UK, and China, and has visited dozens more countries. He enjoys reading, gaming, and lengthy sessions of music discovery. He speaks English and Arabic and would like to be able to add German at a basic level sometime!

Past and present licenses & certifications: 

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment Credential Level 4 
• Basic Life Support First Aid and CPR

Education 

• New York Institute of Technology: B.Sc Business Administration
• University of Bristol: Master of Law
• Arizona State University: ABA Certificate

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: Arabic and English

Samantha was born and raised in New Jersey, USA. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stockton University. While pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology, she met an occupational therapist at a residential school for children and adults with severe and profound disabilities. She was inspired. She changed course and spent the next 2 years working full-time and taking night classes to qualify for the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Samantha graduated 2 years later with high honors and proceeded to work with pediatrics to geriatrics in homes, schools, and private and state facilities. As Teaching Tree Clinic’s occupational therapist, she intends to continue to expand her training and become a certified feeding specialist. Having struggled with sensory processing differences as a child, especially in the area of eating, gives her the perspective to understand and empathize with what her clients and their family are going through. She enjoys cooking, reading, live music, playing video games, traveling, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Registred Behavior Technician (a North American Certification)
• SOS Approach to Feeding Trained Therapist
• Beckman Oral Motor Trained Therapist

• Basic Life Support First Aid and CPR
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1

Education

• The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences- Masters of Occupational Therapy
• Stockton University- B.A. Psychology

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English
• Elementary proficiency: German

Sarah is our occupational therapist in Hochheim. She uses a playful approach to support children in their development and combines passion and expertise in her work. In her daily interactions she places an emphasis of the individual needs of each child.

She enjoys travelling and dreams of visiting each continent. She loves horses, has been riding since a small child and has a deep connection to her own horse which spans more than half of her life. Recently she has become really fond of baking.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Qualified Behavior Technician (an International Certification
• Basic Life support First Aid certificate

Education

• Völker Schule Osnabrück – Occupational therapy
• Sarah is going to start her bachelors in OT in January

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: German & English

Born and raised on a small island called Menorca, Sara splits her time between Spain and Germany for the past 3 years. However, she is slowly setting down roots in Germany.

She studied tourism management and, for 5 summer seasons, worked with children as an entertainer. She also completed the certification requirements for Registered Behavior Technician and worked briefly with clients under the supervision of BCBAs. Making children and their families happy whether be it as an entertainer or a behavior technician is fulfilling for her.

Sara is currently our billing specialist. Sara loves nature, animals, arts and crafts, Zumba and traveling.

Certificates

• Registred Behavior Technician (a North American Certification)

Education

• IES Juniper Serra, Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) in Tourism accommodation Management

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: Spanish, Catalan and English
• Elementary proficiency: Italian and German

Sean is a behavior analyst and began his training in the field of ASD in 2010 at the New England Centre for Children. Following this he returned to Ireland and continued to work in the area of autism carrying out applied research and providing behavioral support in Special Education Schools whilst completing his doctoral studies at Ulster University. Sean was an incoming DOCTRID and ASSISTID Marie Curie Fellow at Dublin City University and carried out research that involved ASD students attending University. More recently he has worked as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Health at Queen’s University Belfast, and is currently a Visiting Scholar at Queen’s. Here he carried out research in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT. He is committed to the advancement of knowledge in the field of ASD, to being of benefit, and to helping those with ASD achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them. In our Kindsbach clinic, Sean will serve as a mentor for psychological flexibility assessments and curriculum implementation.

Recent publications:

• May, R.J., Salman, H., O’Neill, S.J. et al. Exploring the Use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in Special Education Settings. J Autism Dev Disord (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06194-1
• O’Neill, S.J. & Sinéad Smyth, S. (2024) Using off-the-shelf solutions as assistive technology to support the self-management of academic tasks for autistic university students, Assistive Technology, 36:2, 173-187. http://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2023.2230480

Past and present licenses and certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral (a North American Certification)
• Completion of a 1-year course in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with ACT NOW Ireland
• Basic Life Support First Aid and CPR Certification

Education

• Ulster University 2015: Ph.D. in Behaviour Analysis
• Bangor University 2015: Postgraduate Diploma in Behaviour Analysis
• Ulster University 2008: Master’s in Research
• Ulster University 2007: B.Sc. Psychology

Languages

• Native or Bilingual Proficiency: English

Stephen hails from Ireland, and it is there that for many years he lived alongside the children, teenagers, and adults with disabilities with whom he worked as a carer. He found that the people he worked with grew and became happier when they experienced encouragement from carers who showed interest, compassion, and empathy for them. However, he eventually noticed that many of people he worked with also appeared to be “stuck.” Over the years, they did not significantly expand their activities, access to educational opportunities, social circles, or self-help skills. Indeed, they would even regress, like by engaging in self-harm behaviours. After researching therapies that offered to increase the self-help and social skills of people with disabilities, Stephen learned of a scientifically validated method proven successful with all types of individuals to improve all types of socially significant behaviour. In 2015, he returned to school to obtain a second master’s degree, this time in Applied Behaviour Analysis. As a trainee, Stephen introduced ABA-based strategies to a large residential centre in Ireland that had come under scrutiny for poor practices, cultivating a culture of Positive Behavioural Support. Since then, his practice has centered on consulting with German families with infants and children with autism.

Past and present licenses & certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment Credential Level 3
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1
• First Aid and CPR

Education 

• University College Cork: M.A., Applied Psychology
• Trinity College Dublin, M.Sc. Applied Behaviour Analysis
• College Cork: B.A., Applied Psychology

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: English
• Elementary proficiency: German

Tenny manages our clinic in Amberg, Bavaria. She has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2009. She obtained her Master of Art degree in Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Behavioral Psychology from California State University, Northridge. The main focus of Tenny’s University based supervision training has been on prevention of problem behaviors and conducting different kinds of functional analysis in a safe and human manner. She has worked with individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities at home, school, and in the community for several years. As an Autism Program Specialist in the Behavioral Health Department at one of the largest health plans in Los Angeles, Tenny conducted training for other ABA providers, reviewed treatment plans and through community outreach she educated the families about Autism Spectrum Disorder and the resources available in their community. Furthermore; she collaborated with other team members in clinical matters to facilitate coordination of care for the beneficiaries. She believes that teamwork makes the dream work, especially when it comes to helping families who have children with special needs. She is passionate in applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis using safe and dignified treatment plans and assessment methods. Tenny loves to travel, take long walks, hike in nature and learn something new every day.

Past and present licenses & certifications:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)

• First Aid and CPR

Education

• California State University Northridge: M.A., Psychology with an emphasis in Behavioral Clinical Psychology
• California State University Northridge: B.A., Psychology

Languages

• Native or bilingual proficiency: Armenian, Farsi
• Advanced working proficiency: English and German

Valentina was born and raised in Frankfurt Germany. In 2019 her interest in children and psychology began to increase. As an alternative practitioner in the field of psychotherapy, she also absolved a further education in addiction therapy. In the past, she used to work with children with conduct disorder tendencies and helped young people to reintegrate back into the system. She believes in the power of each Individual to be unique and stays always curious to different kinds of personalities. Right now she’s absolving her RBT Training to get more knowledge on the autism spectrum and is looking forward to work in that field. In her free time Valentina loves to spend time with her dog and doing sports. She also loves to travel, especially discovering the culture of different countries.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology, William began working at Eden Autism in New Jersey, where he discovered his career. He has been working in the ABA field for 6 years, starting as a teaching assistant with middle school-aged children. William earned his master’s degree in applied psychology with a concentration in applied behavior analysis from Rider University in New Jersey. He completed his BCBA training in the adult program at Eden Autism. William has worked with both children and adolescents and adults with a primary diagnosis of autism ranging in age from 6 to 70 years old.

Past and present licenses & certifications:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (a North American Certification)
• Professional Crisis Management Practitioner level 1
• PEAK Level 1 Certification
• First Aid and CPR

Education

• Rider University: M.A. Applied Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis
• Washington College: B.S. Psychology with focus on Behavioral Neuroscience

Languages

• Native or Bilingual Proficiency: English
• Elementary Proficiency: German

Previous and current licenses and certifications

• Basic Life Support First Aid and CPR

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Colombia, 2010
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Saint Joseph University, Philadelphia, 2023

Languages

• Muttersprachliche oder zweisprachige Kenntnisse: Spanish and English