Children's Learning Connection - Orange County, CA

The behavior analyst/specialist will often provide the foundation for a child’s program. This may vary depending on the child’s needs

Our behavior analysts/specialists typically hold a master’s degree in psychology, special education, or a related field.

They all have extensive training in ABA teaching methodologies. They may also hold certifications as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or may be working towards their certification.

Role of the Behavior Analyst/Specialist

When the interdisciplinary team determines that the primary focus of treatment for a child is learning readiness, the behavioral therapist lays the foundation for the team.

• Conduct ongoing behavioral assessment to determine what behaviors are interfering with learning as well as design programs to address the identified behaviors.
• Provide parent training on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives in the areas of cognition (e.g., problem solving and play skills) and social-emotional-behavioral development (e.g., social skills, perspective taking and behavioral feeding challenges)
• Provide supervision to developmental specialist/direct staff on the team
• Provide written data after each session.
• Collaborate with all other team members.
• Provide appropriate referrals to other professionals in the community