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.
Dr Degli Espinosa est certified behaviour analyst (BCBA-D) and doctor of research in Psychology (Ph.D). She works in the field of ABA for twenty-four years, working both as a clinician and as an academic. Her main applied areas are educational curriculum design for children with autism and reduction of challenging behaviours. For several years she has been teaching advanced verbal behaviour in various masters courses in Italy (University of Salerno), United Kingdom (Queen’s University, Belfast) and United States (Penn State).
Emeritus professor at the College of Education and Human Ecology at Ohio State University. He is the co-author of the books Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd edition, Pearson, 2020), Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education (12th edition, Pearson, 2022), and Let's Make a Contract: A Positive Way to Change Your Child's Behavior (Collective Book Studio, 2022).
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.
Director of International Development at BACB. Dr. Martin has published research in journals such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, The Behavior Analyst, Research in Developmental Disabilities, and the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. He is particularly interested in the use of technology, media, and software related to teaching and research.
Researcher with over 20 years of clinical experience working with people with disabilities, from children to adult services, in a wide variety of settings (public and nonpublic schools, vocational settings, home-based, clinics). Her research focuses on ethics, effective supervision, behavioral variability, choice, functional analysis, and behavioral interventions.
Doctor in Education and Training, certified behavior analyst (BCBA and ACC-A) and psychomotricist. Karen is a researcher-practitioner working as a behavior analyst with children, adolescents and adults with ASD, IDD, ADHD, PDD and complex disabilities. She offers parental guidance for parents of children/adolescents with challenging behaviors. She is also a research associate at the CIRNEF laboratory and a university lecturer at the University of Rouen and the Institut Catholique de Paris. Her research focuses on executive functions and behavioral interventions.
Possessing over 10 years of dedicated experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), distinguished by her commitment to providing high-quality, trauma-friendly and collaborative services. Her journey began at the University of North Texas Autism Center in 2013, where she worked with pediatric clients while earning her Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. She extended her expertise to various age groups and participated in a state grant program providing ABA crisis intervention in a variety of settings.
Cofounder, Knospe-Lerncenter, has a wealth of therapeutic and research experience in neuropsychology. Having progressed from therapist to director, he has consolidated his expertise through publications and grants. He has also developed graphing software for time series data, widely adopted in universities. At Knospe-Lerncenter, he is leading the expansion of family services, drawing on his entrepreneurial background and his involvement on non-profit boards, including the European Association for Behavior Analysis.
Regional Director, VIVA Therapeutic Services. Psychology degree from Mount Saint Vincent University. Her passion for autism blossomed in the school environment. After studying Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas, she became a BCBA in 2011. Her professional experience includes a variety of school and Department of Education roles. In 2022, she earned her Certificate 4 in Practical Functional Assessment and Competency-Based Treatment at FTF Behavioral Consulting. As a Director at VIVA, she guides clinical teams to support preschool children with autism and help families maximize their child's learning on a daily basis.
Simon Dejardin has been a psychologist specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis since 2009 and a Certified Behavior Analyst since 2014. He works with adolescents, young adults and adults with ASD, particularly in the treatment of challenging behaviors and crisis management, but also on functional and verbal skills training as well as skills teaching based on behavioral fluency. For some years now, he has been working as a consultant and supervisor in institutions, applying the principles of Organizational Behavior Management, in particular Performance Management and Behavioral Systems Analysis. He is co-founder of ABA Strategies, an ABA training, supervision and consulting organization.
Manuel Moreaux is a state-qualified psychologist specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. Since 2010, he has been working in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly in the management of problem behaviors, language development, and academic and professional skills. He has taught Applied Behavior Analysis at universities in France and abroad, and to professionals in the medical-social sector. For several years now, he has been working as a trainer and consultant in medical-social establishments. His main areas of work are behavioral management and professional training, using evidence-based strategies. He is co-founder of ABA Strategies, an ABA training, supervision and consulting organization.
Experienced and passionate Speech-Language Pathologist and Behavior Analyst, whose goal is to positively impact the lives of people with autism, founder of VIVA Therapeutic Services with the goal of providing direct support to people with autism through consultation, specialized programs, excellence in internal and external training, and mentoring. She is a firm believer in providing high-quality, evidence-based behavioral therapy services informed by the latest research, while creating an environment where communication, empathy and collaboration are emphasized.
Doctor in Psychology, specialized in Behavior Analysis. She teaches in the Master 2 PCA program at the University of Lille and works closely on research with the CNRS SCALAB laboratory. With over 15 years' experience and a rich and varied career, she has acquired expertise in basic research, OBM and ABA practice. Her work focuses on a holistic approach and the use of evidence-based methods to improve the quality of life of individuals with ASD, IDD or ADHD, particularly those with challenging behaviors.
Qualified speech therapist, certified behavior analyst (BCBA), doctoral student in the Department of Special Education at Stockholm University and president of the Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis. Course coordinator for the Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. For over 20 years, he has worked in services for people with autism, intervening directly with children and carers, and providing supervision and further training for staff in nursery schools and specialized centers. He has also been involved in various international projects, mainly in France, Russia and India.