Since 2010, Michelle has developed and implemented behavior analytic programming across 5 states as a BCBA and Clinical Director, working with children and their families to create well-rounded approaches that not only build skill sets, but teach children that learning can be fun. She feels passionate about promoting highly effective and ethical practices and achieving a balance between ‘work’ and ‘play,’ with a heavy emphasis on teaching within play and the natural environment.
Michelle has extensive experience in developing programming to increase language, social, and play skills and utilizing a variety of assessments (including VB-MAPP, PEAK, EFL, etc), as well as implementing functional analysis and functional behavior assessments to build function-based intervention strategies for moderate to severe behavioral problems. Michelle has worked with individuals ranging in age from 18 months to 22 years old, with a primary focus on early intervention (2-8 years old). She has experience with utilizing a variety of communication systems such as picture exchange, signs and modified signs, iPads and related high-technology devices, and vocal speech.