Nina Koehler received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Behavioral Science, as well as her Master of Arts in Psychology from National Louis University. Nina also has a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Nina is very passionate about working with children with Autism and has over 7 years’ experience treating children in a variety of settings. Nina has a brother with Down Syndrome and Autism. “I searched for a long time to find the most effective form of treatment for my brother. I wish I knew then what I know now.” Nina is dedicated to helping families like her own and is very passionate about education and staying current on all the latest treatments for children with developmental delays.

Joseph Mitchell is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Program Director for Applied Behavioral Consulting. His 13 years of experience in the field as a line therapist, team leader, and program writer give him a unique experience that allows him to successfully direct children’s programs in the most effective and efficient ways.

Nichole graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Northern Illinois University in 2011. She has taught children with multiple disabilities including Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Intellectual Impairments for seven years. After several years of teaching, Nichole found herself interested in the functions of behaviors which led her to obtain her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Trinity Christian College in 2017. She earned her BCBA later that year and has been conducting in-home therapy since. “I have always wanted to work with children since I was kid, now that I do it as a career, I could not imagine my life without the smiles, progress, and challenges each and every child I work with exhibits.”

Adrienne graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Adrienne is going into her second year in the ABA field. She entered this field to pursue her passion and desire to help children and to have a successful influence on their lives. Adrienne loves the rewards that are derived from working with the children, whether it’s a hug, a smile, or simply observing the positive effect this form of treatment has on them. She is planning on continuing her education in the ABA field.

Shannon graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a minor in Sociology. She has 3 years experience as an RBT providing in-home therapy to her clients. Shannon has always enjoyed working with children; helping them to develop their skills and improve their quality of life. Shannon’s dedication to the program does not stop after work hours. She is always thinking of new ways to help her clients thrive. “I am grateful that these children are a part of my life. It is amazing to see how far my clients have come since I have started, and I am proud to be a part of the amazing teams that help them find their voice.” Shannon is currently attending Ball State University to obtain her Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with an emphasis in Autism.

Jack Kelderhouse earned his Bachelors in Computer Studies from Saint Xavier University. He has ten years of experience providing technical support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and medical facilities that specialize in serving the youth. He finds great meaning in supporting educational environments through implementing technology solutions that facilitate and streamline learning and is proud to contribute in this capacity to the mission of ABC and in improving the lives of the children we serve.

Emmaline is currently enrolled in a dual Bachelor’s and Master’s ABA program at Purdue Global University with a minor in crisis prevention and intervention. ABA was not Emmaline’s original plan, but after working in healthcare for 5+ years she began to see the need for neurodiversity advocacy and ABA; especially early intervention. Emmaline has spent the past year providing in-home therapy as an RBT and has recently become our outreach coordinator. “My favorite part about working in this field is strengthening children’s skill sets and watching them become both confident and proud of themselves. The small wins are everything.” Emmaline enjoys connecting with local communities and bringing light to autism awareness. After earning her Master’s, Emmaline’s ambitions are to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and continue working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Nicole attended Northern Illinois University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Dance Performance. She was introduced to ABA therapy during her internship at a pediatric clinic in 2016. Nicole has always enjoyed working with children and found her passion working in the ABA field. Nicole is looking to further her education in ABA in the near future.

Alanna graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a dual-degree in Psychology and Pre-law. While in school, she worked as a paralegal working to advance the civil rights of those with disabilities, especially those who were on the spectrum. During her time as a paralegal, she has presented an opportunity to work closely with her psychology professors as an ABA intern. She then found her passion of working with kids and her interest continued to grow with the processes of Applied Behavioral Analysis. She loves the idea of letting kids thrive in a consistently positive environment while also making constant progress in their daily routines. “Seeing kids’ faces light up after praising them for accomplishing difficult tasks reminds me of how important and effective ABA is. The continuous smiles from the kiddos make all the hard work worth it.”

Joelle is currently pursuing her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis at National Louis University. After earning her bachelor’s in speech and hearing science from the University of Illinois in 2019, Joelle began working at ABC as a behavior technician where she instantly fell in love with watching her learners grow and acquire new skills. Joelle is looking forward to her future career as a BCBA to improve the lives of her clients and their families.

Frida is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and will be graduating in May 2021. She has been with ABC for almost a year now and has enjoyed the journey. Applying for an RBT position was out of her comfort zone, but she does not regret her decision. She loves working one-on-one with children and seeing their daily progress. Every session and each client is a different learning experience. She has learned patience and looks forward to continuing her growth as a therapist. “I learn from the children I work with as much as they learn from me.”

Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Elmhurst College. She has almost three years of experience working with children with autism as a Registered Behavior Technician and also works as a speech-language pathologist in a middle school. She loves working with children with special needs and being able to witness each client’s strengths and progress in therapy. She enjoys getting to know children and their families and is dedicated to providing services that are fun and help develop functional skills. – We should have her photo on file, she was previously on our website. (Andrew or Nicole can assist with locating it)

Chris received his Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing as well as a certificate in screenwriting. He had not worked in the ABA field before ABC, but fell in love with it immediately. Chris has been with ABC for over a year now and continues to enjoy every minute of it. “Going to work makes the days better because I feel like I’m truly making a difference. This isn’t another job to me. This is a passion that I am grateful for discovering.” Providing ABA services marries two of the things that Chris cares most about – helping people and communication. He is currently an RBT and is preparing to pursue a BCaBA.

Kimberly May earned her Bachelor of Science degree in community wellness with a minor in health at Bradley University. She has always enjoyed working to influence kids in a positive way. In college, she was a nanny, an afterschool educator, and a regular volunteer at Central Illinois Riding Therapy where she helped impact kids on the spectrum through horse therapy. She is fairly new to ABA therapy but has already fallen in love with her job. She enjoys going to work every day and seeing how much of an impact her work has on these kids. She believes each child has their own unique capabilities and strengths that will allow them to succeed in life, and she is thankful that ABA therapy has taught her the skills needed to implement this.