Ariella Aharonof MSeD, BCBA, LBA

Meet Ariella, a dedicated parent and behavior analyst with a passion for helping families navigate the challenges of childhood behavior.

Ariella is a BCBA Consultant at Triumph Behavior Support and creator of podcast series 'Let's Talk Children,' a podcast for parents, teachers, and therapists who would like to gain some insight into better understanding child behaviors.

Kelly Bermingham MA, BCBA

Kelly Bermingham has been practicing in the field of ABA for more than 25 years. She received her BCBA in 2003. She is a published author who specializes in Early Intervention Program Development and Social Skills. She has completed research and written several blogs for Autism Speaks during her time at UCI. Kelly specializes in helping teen clients who struggle specifically with challenges in sex and puberty. She’s done loads of research to understand the obstacles that they face and what makes things so difficult for them in this area. She’s proficient at getting to the core of any issue that comes up and does her utmost to help her clients overcome their hardships. Kelly is passionate about helping ASD teens develop into fully functioning, emotionally healthy adults by guiding them in this area.

Kelly has successfully dealt with children and teens on the autistic spectrum both with her clients and in her personal life. She’s passionate about giving her clients the knowledge and tools necessary to become fully functioning, emotionally healthy individuals. She’s also passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with other BCBAs so they too can deal with sensitive topics in the best way possible.

She’s well-versed in the latest research on ASD. She’s professional in her practice, while also being warm, friendly and genuinely caring for the well-being of her clients. Kelly’s also passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with other BCBAs.

Gary Carone MS LLP LMSW BCBA LBA

Gary has over thirty years of experience working with all populations and propelling each client to great heights. Mr. Carone has worked in the mental health/human service field for over 30 years. Mr Carone was founder and past president of PsychSystems P.C., a 1200 client accredited (CARF) private organization that specialized in helping people with developmental disabilities and SMI. Mr Carone originated the ABA program with this group, and developed it into an 80 client program that spanned 5 Michigan counties. Mr. Carone was also a past member of the Monroe (MI) County Community Mental Health Board of Directors and was a past faculty member at the University of Michigan.

Ashley Carrigan, BCBA -PhD Candidate

Ashley has over a decade of experience working with individuals across the lifespan from a wide range of developmental, behavioral and mental health disorders in early intervention, educational and clinical settings. She obtained a BS in Psychology from Georgia State University, a MS degree in Behavior Analysis from TCSPP: Los Angeles campus and is currently a Doctoral Candidate completing her dissertation in Behavior Analysis research focusing on ACT at The Chicago School. She's worked in various positions in the field of behavior analysis, charter schools, and for non-profit early intervention programs as a therapist, BCBA and in leadership OBM roles.

Currently, she is employed at Achievements ABA Therapy, LLC in Atlanta, GA as the Director of Training & Development, overseeing clinical trainings, fieldwork supervision & professional development while also working with clients as a BCBA. Furthermore, she serves on the board for multiple organizations and committees. She is the founder & Executive Director of a consulting company, Center for Young Minds Behavior & Learning, LLC (CYMBL), which provides various services.

Dana Crucil MA, BCBA

During her time working for various funders she worked as a Senior Care Manager, coordinating care for members receiving ABA services across nationwide. Dana has extensive experience presenting at national conferences such as CAL ABA discussing insurance-based services and medical necessity criteria within the ABA industry. She is personally connected to the special need’s community by her life experiences with her Autistic younger sister. She strives to connect these experiences that have encouraged her to advocate for insurance-based services for her into adulthood, as well as, job skills training, and regional center-based services. Demonstrating her commitment to give back, she has worked on innovative ways to assist families with ASD as well as providing education to them on what additional services they should be seeking under various funding avenues. She believes that families, providers, and all funding sources should be able to work collaboratively together to obtain best outcomes for individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Dana’s goal is to continue to bridge the gap between families, ABA providers, and funders by education and research driven decisions. It is her belief that all providers and funders should be held to higher standards so that all individuals on the spectrum can achieve best outcomes. Dana is committed to helping families acquire appropriate services for their children while raising awareness and understanding for the autism community.

Timothy Folley MS, BCBA

Experienced Behavior Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Applied Behavior Analysis, Developmental Disabilities, Trauma and Attachment Disorders, Brain Injury, Business Development, Behavioral Consultation, and Program Development. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's Degree focused in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from University of Southern Maine. Interested in UX research.

Basha Gruber MS BCBA LBA

Basha Gruber, MS BCBA LBA is the director of a preschool for children with ASD. She is also The BCBA supervisor and consults with BCBAs while reviewing programs, treatment plans and behavior intervention plans.

Adina Frankel MS, BCBA, LBA

I am a BCBA with 15 years of experience working with children with ASD and varying disabilities in a variety of settings and from many different cultures. I am always looking to learn more and help others whenever I can! As a BCBA, I am passionate about helping kids with ASD and their families in the natural home environment. Copy this URL to see more about how my passion is making a difference to individuals with autism, one at a time! 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 https://www.mastermindbehavior.com/

Nechama Fried BCBA

A veteran special educator with over 15 years of experience in both regular and special education. In her role as a special educator, BCBA, and Executive Function coach, Nechama has worked with a diverse range of clients with disabilities, including but not limited to those with ADHD, ASD, and learning disabilities. She has successfully coached teachers and parents in effectively supporting their students and children- implementing a variety of behavior initiatives, special education interventions, and home maintenance programs.

Veronica Glickman MA, MS, BCBA

Veronica began working with the adult population as an undergraduate student at Adelphi University in Long Island, NY, while working toward her Psychology degree by providing vocational training and placement.

Since that time, Veronica earned: a Master of Arts Degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Hartford; a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University; and a Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Veronica’s experience spans from early childhood, 18 months through adulthood. She has created and supervised in-home and clinic-based ABA programs across the country, set up classrooms, trained professionals, and was an administrator in a therapeutic day school. Veronica also mentors and supervises students studying applied behavior analysis.

Veronica’s twenty-year plus tenure spans across four states: New York, Connecticut, California and Illinois. Upon diagnosing and recommending behavior analytic services in Illinois, Veronica found that there was a lack of service providers and in 2010, ABES, Inc. was born.

Janis Krempa MEd, BCBA

Janis Krempa became a BCBA in 2003. Janis has practiced ABA in many settings, including school, home, and community-based consultation for kids and adults on the autism spectrum and other developmental disorders. Her experiences with early intervention through young adulthood have informed her perspective- and continues to strive to "ask the right questions" to provide top-quality teaching, support, and collaboration. She co-authored “Social Sills Solutions: A Hans-On Manual for Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism” which has become a touchstone resource in teaching social skills to children with autism.

Janis is currently working on 2023 updates to the SSS book including translations to Spanish, French and Portuguese. She is also working on short books for parents new to the diagnosis of ASD and also a BCBA Guide to Supervision. Janis teaches CEU professional development courses in the US & France. She is the owner of Building Steps Forward, a practice that focuses on building social skills, communication skills, self-advocacy and executive function support to young adults on the autism spectrum.

Shira Pressburger (Zelman) MS ED, BCBA/LBA

Shira is a successful behavior analyst who works with children with special needs as well as mainstream students. She’s trained hundreds of teachers to implement effective classroom management skills in order to increase positive behavior in their classroom. Additionally, she supervises BCBA candidates and paras to implement ABA teaching methods. Shira also runs in-person workshops and online trainings for BCBAs, teachers and special education teachers and therapists.

Maria R.S. Solis MPH, BCBA

Maria has served individuals with varying exceptionalities and their families since 2003. She is the executive director and founder of the Sasaki Behavioral Group (SBG, formerly known as the Reilly Behavioral Group). She has extensive experience working collaboratively and negotiating with school districts, regional centers, and insurance payers. As a small business owner, Maria is dedicated to maintaining a work-life balance and high quality of life for her team and the clients they serve. Central to this are their JEDIH values: social justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility. Maria is a board member of APBA and serves on several CASP committees, including as the co-moderator of the Ethics SIG. Maria previously served as the Bay Area Regional Leader for the CalABA Public Policy Committee, working toward licensure of behavior analysts in California. She presents at the state and national levels and has delivered pro bono training to local parent and community organizations. Maria has taught at the graduate level at the University of West Florida and Santa Clara University, and currently teaches at Endicott College. Maria holds a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude from Santa Clara University and a Master of Public Health Degree from the Bloomberg School at Johns Hopkins University.

Sara L. Stern MS Ed, BCBA, LBA- NY

Sara L. Stern is a Board- Certified Behavior Analyst as well as a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of NY. Previously, Sara L. was the clinical director of Proud Moments ABA Therapy, an insurance based company that provides ABA to clients in different settings. In the past, she’s also supervised cases involving children with ASD for close to 10 years at Classic Rehabilitation Ltd, an early intervention agency. She has mentored many individuals going for their BCBA and has conducted numerous trainings on a variety of topics.

Sara L. is currently an adjunct professor at Manhattanville as well as the College of Mount St Vincent. She is especially interested in learning about and using technology in assisting individuals on the spectrum to become more independent.

Catherine Wayman MSW, LSW, BCBA

Integrating modalities of Behavior Science and generalist Social Work practice, Cat has spent over 15 years leading teams in the development and expansion of continuous improvement principles across multiple companies operating throughout the United States. Beginning in high-risk clinical settings providing direct intervention to individuals, Cat amplified the use of single-subject data analysis into organization-wide program evaluation. This promoted access to reliable data used in reporting health and quality of clinical service delivery for children and adults. Currently, she practices Organizational Behavior Management at Zendicoded, Inc. and delivers analysis to company leaders identifying areas of improvement and appropriate solutions. Additionally, she has developed and delivers ABA graduate coursework, individual and group supervision with Cairn University of Philadelphia. Cat holds a Master of Social Work degree and is a Licensed Social Worker and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Miriam Yankelewitz MS Ed. BCBA

Miriam Yankelewitz has been working in the field of behavior analysis since 2013. She works as an ABA Clinical Supervisor at BrainBuilders, an ABA agency servicing clients throughout New Jersey and surrounding areas. She is responsible for the training and supervision process for the behavior technicians, RBTs, and BCBA trainees at Brainbuilders.

Miriam is passionate about providing quality services that produce significant outcomes for her clients and their families. Through her guidance, Miriam empowers ABA providers to use their unique strengths to implement behavioral interventions successfully. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experiences about behavior analysis through in-depth training, consultations and interactive workshops. Miriam can be reached at [email protected]