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Miranda has over ten years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). For the past eight years, she has also worked as an autism and behavior consultant in the public school system.
Her journey into becoming an ABA began while completing her undergraduate degree in education. She gained visibility to the field through her roommate, who was working at an ABA center. “I eventually joined her at the center and quickly became passionate about the work we were doing. Witnessing the positive impact it had on the children and their families inspired me to further my education in the field.” Miranda chose to pursue her BCBA certification after getting her teaching license.
Kara has over 20 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. She began her career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in a residential setting, where she developed a strong interest in behavioral psychology. After earning her BA in the field, Kara knew that she wanted to continue her studies and become a BCBA. She went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, graduating from Ball State University in 2015 with a specialization in autism spectrum disorders. Kara became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2019.
Kara’s personal life has played a role in shaping her professional perspective. She has navigated developmental challenges within her own family, and also served as a therapeutic foster parent for several years.
“Having experienced first-hand the difficulties that families with special needs children often face, has enabled me to offer an enhanced level of guidance and encouragement to our clients and their families.”
Shelley began working in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in 2012 while completing her undergraduate degree in psychology at Indiana University South Bend. She earned her Master’s degree in Education, with a focus on Counseling and Human Services in 2016. She completed additional coursework for behavior analysis and became a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst in 2015. In 2018, Shelley became a behavior management provider in the state of Indiana.
Shelley brings experience working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ages and disabilities. She has studied both the emotional/cognitive and behavioral functions of learning. Through merging the fields of behavior analysis and counseling she aims to bring a more holistic approach to her clients, assisting the individual by developing strategies appropriate for their specific situation and goals.
“I’m in this profession because there is nothing as worthwhile as helping our clients learn new skill sets – improving access to the community, and seeing the world open up for them.”
Joe has been working in the field of behavior analysis since 2013. He brings experience working with learners who have had multiple challenges and has worked with a wide variety of ages during his career. He has completed special training in working with individuals who exhibit extreme behavior, those suffering from pediatric feeding disorders, and evidence-based practice aimed at helping people gain the necessary social skills to acquire and maintain friendships.
He has been a Certified Safety Care Trainer since 2015 (Quality Behavior Solutions). He has worked with clients ranging in age from 18 month – 36 years of age.
” I chose this profession because I always wanted to help people. I was interested in working with kids when I began my bachelor’s in psychology. I was introduced to this job and immediately fell in love with our work! Seeing the change that we can make so rapidly is quite rewarding. I knew that I would want to do this work for the rest of my career. “