About Me

Hi, I’m Laura!

I started in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2011 working at an in-home agency. After getting my masters and BCBA in 2015, I spent nearly 6 years in public school districts in the Bay Area. Since the end of 2020, I have returned to in-home and community-based ABA, prioritizing trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming strategies. Using a play-based, child-led model ensures the child wants to engage and when the child is motivated, the most learning and interaction occurs.

I also enjoy mentoring and training new and experienced staff to think creatively and update the techniques they use.

  • B.A. Psychology - UC Santa Barbara

    M.A. Professional Behavior Analysis - Florida Institute of Technology

    Ackerman Behavior Consulting, LLC - Owner

Let me tell you about my approach

  • Neurodivergent Friendly 

  • Trauma Informed

  • Play-based and Child-Led 

  • Focus on Changing the Environment, Not the Child 

  • Sensory Needs are Real Needs 

  • Successful Across Behavior and Settings

  • Collaboration and Consistency is Key 

 Experience

(section in progress)

  • March 2023-December 2024

  • November 2021-March 2023

    Songbird was acquired by Kyo in March 2023.

  • March 2021 - November 2021

  • September 2015-November 2020

  • January 2015-August 2015

  • March 2011 - December 2015

“If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” 

— Ignacio Estrada

Get started with me today!