After a degree in Psychology in the USA, Leanne obtained a University Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis in Belfast. Since 2014, she has been providing training on the topics of applied behavior analysis and autism, she is also a behavior analyst consultant. She works with families, carrying out assessments and developing educational programs. At the same time, she supervises professional practices for institutions and freelance professionals.
BCBA since 2009 and PCM Instructor since 2012. Marie Céline accompanies parents and teams in the care of children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral disorders at home and in institutions as a supervisor and clinical manager. She has also contributed to the translation of several books. She is interested in supporting teams in the field, developing professionals' skills, organizing resources and decisions, and making behavioral science accessible to unfamiliar parents and professionals.
Psychologist, with a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology from early childhood to adolescence from the University of Paris V, BCBA and ACC-A Certified Behavior Analyst trained by the Florida Institute of Technology, and Certified Professional Crisis Management (P.C.M.) Instructor. She has been supervising and providing care for professionals and individuals in various types of establishments, and continues to practice as a freelancer. Magali Da Costa-Merenda also shares her expertise as a trainer in the fields of autism, applied behavior analysis and crisis prevention and management techniques.
With a Master's degree in Clinical and Psychopathological Psychology from Paris-Nanterre University, Mélodie Geneste quickly specialized in Applied Behavior Analysis, working with children with ASD within school structures and families. Since 2019, she has been a BACB® Certified Behavior Analyst. Alongside her private practice as a Clinical Psychologist, Mélodie Geneste is involved in training activities, the creation of teaching materials and the supervision of intervention programs in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, with professionals and individuals.
Vanessa Riesgo is a psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and applied behavior analysis. Certified in BCBA®, ACC-A and Professional Crisis Management (PCM), she has been working for over 15 years with children, adolescents and young adults whose difficulties are mainly on the autism spectrum. She works in the medical-social sector and as an ABA supervisor-trainer in private practice, developing functional skills teaching programs, supervising/facilitating social skills teaching groups and supporting teams in implementing good educational practices.
Supervision coordinator and founder of ABA Léman - Center for the care of children with ASD (Prévessin-Moëns, 01) Supervision and training of therapists and therapeutic facilities in France and the border region, GE. Professional supervision of ACC and BCBA candidates. 18 years of professional practice in the field of autism and other developmental disorders. Member of ABA Switzerland, ABAI and ONPAC. Ewa is particularly interested in the branches of ABA such as Verbal Behavior (VB), OBM and management of difficult behaviors.
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sexual Health Educator based in Victoria, Canada. Since 2003, she has worked in the field of autism and disability. Her current focus is on sexual health, relationships, and safety education for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. She adapts existing programs to make them meaningful, accessible, and inclusive. She also develops behaviour support plans for inappropriate sexual behaviour and trains caregivers and professionals. Her special interests include promoting consent, body autonomy, and rights-based sex education.
Dr. Patrick C. Friman is the Vice President of Behavioral Health at Boys Town and a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska. A former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, he has published over 200 articles and book chapters on behavioral pediatrics and behavioral medicine. His research focuses on the care of children and adolescents, as well as business consulting (motivation, relationships, and well-being).
Danielle LaFrance has 23+ years of experience with developmental disabilities, specializing in autism. For 13 years, she has held director-level roles, leading clinical teams, ensuring high-quality services, and creating scalable treatment systems. She established Sacramento’s first two ABA internship sites and mentored over 40 students to BCBA certification.
President of LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting She has published over 100 articles and book chapters on topics such as behavioral treatment of autism, technology-based behavioral interventions, behavioral gerontology and systems development in human services. associate editor of Behavior Analysis in Practice and literature review editor of Education and Treatment of Children.
Dr. Miguel, a professor of psychology at California State University, Sacramento, is also affiliated with Endicott College and the University of São Paulo. Former editor-in-chief of The Analysis of Verbal Behavior and associate editor for several journals, his research focuses on language and cognition from a radical behaviorism perspective. Author of 100 articles, he has received several awards, including the ABAI’s Outstanding Mentor Award (2014) and the Jack Michael Award for contributions to verbal behavior (2020).
Karina ALT is a certified behavior analyst (ACC-A) and a consultant specializing in ABA. Holding a Master’s degree in ABA and Autism and a Ph.D. in Ethnology, she works as a trainer and supervisor for professionals and parents. She leads her training organization, ABA Solutions, and supervises projects in collaboration with specialized institutions such as CRA and Autisme Bel Avenir. She is also the president and founding member of ONPAC. A speaker and author, she has contributed to the translation of books and the organization of ABA conferences. Her approach combines scientific rigor and ethics, and she is known for her adaptability and commitment to individuals with autism.
Olivier Bourgueil is a psychologist specializing in autism, certified BCBA and ACC-A, with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis. He is currently the Deputy Director at IME Les Coteaux d'Azur, coordinating educational projects for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. He previously held positions as Head of Service and Training & Supervision Manager at LearnEnjoy, as well as Supervising Psychologist at the Autisme Foundation. In parallel, Olivier worked as an independent psychologist, providing home-based services and parental guidance, implementing interventions tailored to each child's specific needs
Valentin Beaujeard is a speech therapist based in the Lyon area, specializing in working with young patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and language disorders. Trained in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and certified in verbal behavior analysis (VB), he tailors his practice to each child’s specific needs. His experience in early intervention and the translation of the VB-MAPP led him to offer training sessions starting in 2017. Passionate about ASD and language development, he is dedicated to training speech therapy students, supervising professionals, and sharing clinical resources to improve interventions.
Nursel Ozkan Gonzalez, a certified behavior analyst (BCBA, ACC-A) and a PhD candidate at Queen’s University Belfast, is the founder of Pôle Essentiels. Specializing in ABA, she focuses particularly on functional constipation in autistic children. She supports medico-social institutions (UEMA, IME, SESSAD) and develops personalized tools. She has worked in the United States as a supervisor for RCS Behavioral & Educational Consulting and as a teacher at the RCS Learning Center. Nursel supports professionals and parents in behavioral interventions and BCBA / ACC-A certification. She holds a Master’s degree in teaching children with disabilities (Lesley University, Boston).
