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Every article on this blog is written by a member of our team — the behavior analysts, technicians, and family-care specialists who work with Maryland and Virginia families every day.

  • Portrait of Dr. Allison Reyes, PhD, BCBA-D

    Dr. Allison Reyes

    PhD, BCBA-D

    Senior Behavior Analyst

    A doctoral-level BCBA with 15+ years in the field, Allison focuses on functional communication training and helping families turn clinical strategies into real life…

  • Portrait of Marissa Chen, MS, BCBA

    Marissa Chen

    MS, BCBA

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst · Autism parent

    A BCBA with seven years of in-home and school-based experience, Marissa is also the parent of an autistic child — a perspective that shapes everything she does…

  • Portrait of Devon Whitfield, RBT

    Devon Whitfield

    RBT

    Registered Behavior Technician · BCBA candidate

    An RBT for six years working with kids ages four through twelve, Devon is completing his Master’s on his path to BCBA certification…

  • Portrait of Sophia Martinelli, Intake & Family Care Lead

    Sophia Martinelli

    BSW

    Intake & Family Care Lead

    For nine years Sophia has helped families navigate the maze around an autism diagnosis — insurance, school meetings, waitlists, and everything in between…