De'Aja
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
“ABC has helped me grow by pushing me outside of my comfort zone. I'm naturally a shy person, so it has helped me be a little more outgoing. As a professional, it's helped me find my passion.”
What do you love about working at ABC?
My favorite part of working at Action Behavior is that I get to have fun. I get to embrace my inner child and laugh a lot with our kiddos.
What is your favorite skill to teach children?
My favorite thing to teach is toileting. Reassuring a kiddo the first time they go potty is a big party. I also enjoy navigating any curveballs that are thrown at us.
What is one of your favorite memories from your time at ABC?
One of my favorite memories is of a child I worked with recently. He's since graduated. At drop-off, his mom shared a story about how the night before, they were sitting at the dinner table, going around asking him who his family was. He said, "Mom, Dad," and then he named his siblings. Then, he said my name.
What is your advice for someone who is new to ABA therapy?
My best advice to a new behavioral therapist is to find your flow. There's a lot of overwhelming information when you first come to ABC and learn about children and ABA therapy, but I promise you will find your flow.
What is a memorable experience you’ve had while working at ABC?
One thing I will always remember while working at ABC is the two children I worked with who recently graduated. I have worked with them for the past three years. Just knowing that I left an impact on their lives and that they will probably be forever changed for the better means a lot. They're still thriving and maintaining all the skills we taught them, continuing to show us what we always knew they could do.
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