Qualifications

Angels in Autism LLC is owned and operated by an Arizona licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 37 years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, communication needs and behavioral challenges. She was a Speech and Language Therapist for 21 years prior to moving into the classroom as a licensed Early Childhood Special Education teacher defined as “Highly Qualified” per IDEA, licensed in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has been a teacher and trainer in the behavior change procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 1999. In the past she has worked as a BCBA LBA part time for Devereux AIC (Assessment and Intervention Center) with adolescents battling various issues including substance abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma and various other behavior challenges. She is a licensed teacher for general education and special education, with a Masters in Reading.

The staff at Angels in Autism LLC and Arizona Behavior & Autism LLC are highly skilled in the principles of ABA, some are Registered Behavior Technicians through the BACB and others are certified Behavioral Health Technicians. Angels in Autism is located on a 15 acre horse property with therapy horses.