My favorite part of ABA is that every day at work is completely different! You get so many new, fun, and unexpected experiences. Making my clients feel welcomed, safe, and confident to be their most authentic selves is such an honor.

 In another life, I’m pretty sure that I was a lawyer!

 My favorite client memory is a client trying to convince me for 5 minutes that he was bitten by a radioactive spider and had become Spiderman, and me not realizing it until the end of the conversation.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to remember how meaningful your work is, and that being in such a unique role in the lives of these clients is so special. 

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to a beach where I could help scientists get recently hatched baby sea turtles safely to the ocean.

My favorite memory working at Dedicated Healthcare has been watching our clients graduate and spending time with our staff. 

One thing I can't live without is my family.

My most meaningful accomplishment is getting the opportunity to be a part of an amazing team at Dedicated Healthcare. 

My favorite part of ABA is celebrating the even the smallest wins with each client.

 If I could travel anywhere, I would go back to London.

In another life, I’m pretty sure that I was a detective.

One thing I can't live without is music!

My favorite part of ABA is teaching through play.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to have fun!

 If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Italy.

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In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a cat. Or a tree. I can’t decide!

My advice for someone starting in this field is that you give yourself grace! It’s all worth it in the end. 

One thing I cant live without is laughter. Laughter is joy in its purest form. 

If I were a dog, I would be a Labrador Retriever!

My ultimate career goal is to go to school to get my BCaBA! I want nothing more than to stay and continue to grow in this field.

My favorite part of ABA is empowering clients and families in feeling confident in the skills they acquire to promote positive behavior change. 

​The most inspiring part of my job is the safe and positive relationships that are built with clients, their families, colleagues, and stakeholders. 

My ultimate career goal is supporting families for understanding positive behavior change, growth mindsets through acceptance and commitment training, inclusion with social skills training, and using trauma informed care to ensure a safe and supportive relationship. 

My favorite client memory is getting to see my non-vocal client use an AAC device for the first time. It was beautiful to finally see this individual be heard by not just those paying attention to nonverbal cues, but by everyone in his environment. Such an empowering moment to be a part of!

My favorite part of my job is working myself out of my job by having clients and families apply the skills they have learned to their natural environment!​

 My favorite part of ABA is teaching lifelong skills through play and engaging activities.   

 The most inspiring part of my job is contributing to each child’s development and watching them accomplish their goals.

 My favorite client memory was when my client said one of their first words- “block”.

 My advice for someone starting in this field is not to give up. It may seem stressful at first, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll come to appreciate the difference you’re making in the lives of children and their families.

My most meaningful accomplishment is being the first person in my family to graduate from university.

My favorite part of ABA is seeing clients gain new skills and become more independent.

I joined this field because I wanted a career where I could make a positive difference in people's lives.

The most inspiring part of my job is watching clients achieve goals that once seemed difficult for them.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to be patient, stay open to learning, and celebrate the small victories.

My most meaningful accomplishment is helping clients make progress and seeing their families feel proud of their growth.

 My ultimate career goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and use psychotherapy to help my future clients achieve their full potential.

My favorite client memory is of a client who had a really great day so in return I let him and his sisters use their squirt guns on me on a hot day in August. I was soaked but had the most fun!

My favorite part of my job is watching my kiddos succeed and grow right before my eyes.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to ask questions and lean on your team; there is always more to be learned!

My most meaningful accomplishment is being a first generation college student and graduating at 19 years old with a bachelor’s in science.

If I were a dog, I would be a Corgi

My advice for someone starting in this field is to have a lot of patience and not be afraid to have fun and be silly with the clients; not everything needs to be serious. 

I joined the field because I wanted to help children become independent and support families who are struggling. 

My advice for someone starting in this field is to connect with coworkers when you can and practice self-care to avoid burnout. 

My ultimate career goal is to expand ABA into rural communities with few resources.

I joined this field because it encompassed all the fields I was passionate about: psychology, sociology, and communications. And I love kids!

In another life, I’m pretty sure I was a fairy living in a forest. 

One thing I can’t live without is coffee. 

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Thailand. 

My most meaningful accomplishment is putting myself through college! 

My favorite part of ABA is seeing how much ABA can bring families closer together because they have that extra support system and they get to witness their kiddo progressing!

My favorite part of my job is seeing the light bulb click for my kiddos and watching them hit milestones.

My advice for someone starting in this field is to give yourself grace and ask questions!!! No question is a dumb question. 

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to the Maldives

One thing I cant live without is my faith.

The most inspiring part of my job is getting the opportunity to help clients and their families create milestones and overcome obstacles. 

If I were a dog, I would be a dachshund. 

My ultimate career goal is to become a BCBA. I would also like to open up a restaurant business that would provide jobs for people on the spectrum. 

My favorite client memory was when I taught one of my client’s how to tie his shoes and he ran to his parents and siblings to show them that he had finally learned how to tie his shoes. 

My advice for someone starting in this field is to include families in therapy sessions. Collaborating with families can create a more supportive and effective learning environment and lead to better outcomes for the client. 

​I joined this field because I have seen firsthand how much someone’s life can change when provided the right support, and I want to be a part of being that support for others.

My favorite part of ABA is supporting clients in building new skills and watching the confidence they gain when they discover what they’re capable of

If I were a dog, I would be a I would be an Australian Shepherd. I’m energetic, I like to stay busy, and always need a project or goal to focus on. 

My ultimate career goal is to become a BCBA. I am currently working as an RBT while pursuing my graduate studies to complete the requirements for the certification. I’m excited to continue building my experience in the field and move closer to becoming a BCBA. 

My favorite client memory was during a puzzle activity when the client independently used a complete sentence to express their needs. This was a skill we had been actively targeting, and it was incredibly rewarding to witness that progress in real time.

My favorite part of ABA is seeing the results. It’s exciting and rewarding being able to witness their progress and growth!

If I were a dog, I would be Odie from Garfield! He’s adorable, and he gets to live with a cat! 

My favorite part of my job is the laughter. Whether I’m making the kiddos laugh or they’re making me laugh, I love the smiles, joy, and connections we share every day.

My advice for someone starting in this field is remember that you have a strong support system around you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your team. There is a wealth of knowledge, experience, encouragement, and advice available.

One thing I can’t live without is books! As Dr. Seuss famously wrote, “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.”