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20 Nov, 2024

4 Common Myths About ABA Therapy for Children

As a caregiver, it is natural to want the best for your child. When it comes to finding the right therapy, you might have considered ABA therapy for c...

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team@revxdigital.com
20 Nov, 2024

How Early Intervention ABA Therapy Can Make a Difference for Children

Your child is a bright light, full of potential, curiosity, and unique talents. As a caregiver, you see all the incredible things they are capable of,...

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team@revxdigital.com
02 Oct, 2024

4 ABA Activities to Help Support Your Child’s Development at Home

As a caregiver of a child with autism, you are likely seeking effective ways to support your child’s development and well-being from the comfort of ...

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02 Oct, 2024

5 Benefits of ABA Therapy for Children with Autism

If you are a caregiver of a child with autism, you might find yourself wondering how you can best support your child. You are not alone, many caregive...

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02 Oct, 2024

How ABA Therapy Can Help Children with Behavioral Challenges

All children are wonderful in their own way, each with unique personalities, abilities, and challenges. For children with autism, these challenges may...

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24 Apr, 2023

Common ABA Teaching Techniques and Terms

Understanding the various techniques and methodologies used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy can be daunting for parents new to the process....

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Judith Pedersen, BCBA

BCBA – Tucson

Judith Pedersen is a BCBA with extensive experience in Applied Behavior Analysis serving families in Arizona. She has supported children and adolescents with ASD and other developmental conditions since 2017. Judith empowers caregivers by equipping them with effective ABA techniques to enhance their quality of life and fosters client progress and independence through individualized treatment plans. Passionate about training and supervising Registered Behavior Technicians, Judith ensures high standards of care while collaborating closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate support. In her free time, she enjoys gaming, reading, and spending quality moments with her family.

Amanda Sorensen, BCBA

BCBA – Colorado Springs

Abigail is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 7 years of experience in ABA currently serving families in Colorado. She is passionate about providing trauma-informed and person-centered care that highlights the strengths and interests of clients while supporting areas of new learning and growth. With a close understanding of the challenges autistic family members may face, Abigail strives to help families understand and manage both the challenges and joys that accompany an autism diagnosis while advocating for their needs in a world that’s still catching up. Outside of work, you can find Abigail doing yoga, baking, and enjoying time with her family.

Erin Rourke, BCBA

Clinical Director – Arizona

Erin Rourke is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and a licensed behavior analyst in Arizona. She completed her coursework at Florida Institute of Technology and began practicing ABA in 2012. For over a decade, she has supervised intensive early intervention programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in both home and clinic settings. Erin has also supervised home-based focused ABA programs for skill acquisition and severe and complex behavior concerns for individuals aged 3 to 22 years. Her work with individuals with severe and complex behavior concerns sparked a strong interest in trauma-informed care and provided her with experience working within the foster care system and with individuals with a variety of diagnoses and needs. Erin has also worked as a behavior analyst within the public school system at both the elementary and high school levels. Within the school setting, she closely collaborated with special and general education teachers and speech and occupational therapists to support students with behavioral and learning difficulties. She also provided professional development to staff around behavior management. Erin’s approach to treatment includes fostering joy in learning, compassionate and respectful relationships between herself and her patient’s caregivers, and striving for meaningful progress. She believes that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and she feels truly fortunate for the opportunity to support them in their journey.

Amanda Sorensen, BCBA

VP of Operations, Clinical Director -Colorado

Amanda Sorensen is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over a decade of experience working in the field of ABA with children and families impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities. She specializes in the mentorship of BCBAs and those working toward certification, as well as creating systems and processes to improve the quality of care for clients and the training and supervision of staff. Amanda has experience building ABA programs and has held director-level positions for nearly four years. She has worked in various home, community, and clinic settings in California and Colorado. Currently, Amanda lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her two dogs, two cats, and six chickens. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her animals, reading, writing, and photography.

Dovi Friedman

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Dovi Friedman brings extensive experience from the healthcare sector, particularly in nursing home administration. With experience in New York, Rhode Island, California, and Washington State, he has worked in healthcare finance, nursing home administration, and healthcare marketing. Beginning in the finance departments of nursing homes across NY, Dovi developed a deep understanding of financial operations and the importance of efficient resource allocation. Transitioning into administration, he obtained his license and assumed leadership roles, particularly in Los Angeles and Washington State, where he served as a nursing home administrator throughout COVID-19. During this challenging time, he strove to ensure clinical excellence was on par with or above operational excellence, taking no risks with the lives in his care. Following that period, Dovi chose to enter the ABA field, inspired by a close friend who has a child with autism and witnessing firsthand the positive impact of ABA therapy. His research revealed how private equity firms often prioritize profits over clinical care, reinforcing his decision to create an ABA company with an environment where staff and clients feel valued, supported, and embraced as part of a family. By prioritizing the well-being and comfort of all stakeholders, Dovi strives to ensure that every individual feels empowered in their journey toward growth and development.

Alexandra Hakeem

BCBA Deputy Clinical Director- Colorado

Alexandra Hakeem is a BCBA who thoroughly enjoys working with a variety of families in the state of Colorado. As a BCBA, Alexandra demonstrates dedication to her work by providing compassionate care and kindness to all of her clients. She continues to learn and grow in the field of ABA by staying up with new research and has a strong passion for evidence-based practices. In addition, taking pride in mentoring staff is one of her specialties. Alexandra collaborates with parents and other providers to increase the quality of life for her families. In her free time, Alexandra enjoys snowboarding, softball, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr Kristen Byra, BCBA-D, LBA

Clinical Advisory Board Member

Dr. Kristen Byra is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at a doctoral level (BCBA-D) and a licensed behavior analyst in Arizona and Texas. She completed her master’s degree in psychology at Western Michigan University in May 2007, specializing in autism and organizational behavior management. By May 2010, she received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the same university, specializing in Behavior Analysis. Her thesis and dissertation centered around the evaluation of prompting strategies for children with autism and related disorders, focusing specifically on matching to sample and receptive identification skills. Following her graduation, Kristen concentrated her professional efforts on delivering center-based and home-based services for children diagnosed with autism and related disorders. She also provided consultation services for several school districts in Arizona and Nevada. Since 2017, she has been creating Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) and Clinical Intelligence Forms (CIF) for various prominent insurance companies and provider agencies. Kristen has contributed as an expert witness in several court cases and has functioned as an ad-hoc reviewer for the Behavior Analysis in Practice journal. Her ongoing passion is to disseminate information and research concerning the best practices in behavior analysis, which she accomplishes through web-based learning platforms and consultation. Most recently, she has been appointed by the Governor of Arizona to be a committee member on the Committee for Behavior Analysts.

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