Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies

Wow! We are so proud of our alumni! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) Noruelis “Nory” A. consistently goes above and beyond to provide meaningful family treatment guidance in natural environments, making a real difference for the families she serves. She is a true team player who approaches every challenge with ease and willingly steps in to provide on-the-spot translation when needed. We're grateful for her flexibility, professionalism, and dedication! - nominated by Allison Ratte, Center Director

Way to go, Izaria! 🎉

We’ve been especially impressed by the leadership demonstrated by behavior analyst (BA) Izaria “Izzy” A. in taking the lead on our Launchpad Learning program. Her willingness to step up, support others, and ensure the program runs smoothly has made a meaningful impact on both the team and the clients we serve! - nominated by Katherine Connolly, Regional Clinical Director

The Lurie Center for Autism invites you to join Ann Neumeyer, MD and Chris Keary, MD for a virtual presentation on the clinical use of leucovorin and mirtazapine. Leucovorin (folinic acid) has been suggested as a treatment for autism. The session will highlight what we have learned from clinical research studies in children with autism and its use in treating children with cerebral folate deficiency. The presenters will also review results from the Lurie Center for Autism's clinical trial of the anti-anxiety medication mirtazapine, including its implications for patients with autism and anxiety.

Registration is required: https://conta.cc/4ihZxGe

Congratulations, Nory Ware!! Thank you Behavioral Concepts for your partnership and for celebrating our alumni! 🎉🎉🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

We're proud to announce that Nory A. has successfully passed her exam and earned her certification as a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference have truly paid off. We're excited to officially welcome her as a BCBA at our Lawrence Learning Center and celebrate this outstanding achievement. ❤️

Join us in our next community chat!
Dr. Lyn Thompson will share with us strategies to understand, predict, prevent and respond with calm and compassion to challenging behaviors.

December 3rd @ 8 pm EST.

Bea Cintrón is a UMass Lowell alumna of the ABA and Autism Studies program. We're proud of you!

This week is National School Psychology Week and we are celebrating our interns in the EdD in School Psychology Program. Today's spotlight is on Beatriz Querol-Cintron, congratulations Beatriz!

Internship Location: Samoset Middle School, Leominster Public Schools, MA
Dissertation Topic or Title: Effects of cultural and linguistic adaptations within the functional behavior assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plan (BIP) development processes: A meta-analysis
Hometown: Leominster, MA
What you enjoy about the doctoral program at UF: How students and professors have fostered a culture of lifelong learning and built a sense of community despite being physically far away from each other.

Thank you, Behavioral Concepts for your collaboration and support!

We love seeing our UML alumni being celebrated by their fieldwork sites. Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Rachana from ABI Methuen for passing her BCBA exam!

We’re so proud of your growth and all the joy and learning you bring to your team and the families you serve. You’ve earned every bit of this success! 👏

🎉🎉 800 Posts and Counting! 🎉🎉

That’s 800 conversations, insights, and resources about:
🧠 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Senior Care
👵🏽 Behavior Gerontology & Dementia Care
📚 Alzheimer’s Research & Clinical Practice
💬 Real-world strategies for quality care and compassion

Thank you to everyone who’s followed, shared, and joined the dialogue about bringing behavior science into aging and dementia care. 💙

Here’s to the next 800 — and continuing to grow a community that values evidence-based, person-centered care for older adults. 🌟

New Behavior Live Talk!🌟 Bridging History & Progress: PECS, ABA, and the Path to Neuro-Affirming Care 🌟

Join Andy Bondy, PhD, co-developer of PECS®, and Armando Bernal, M.Ed., BCBA—a neurodivergent behavior analyst and founder of Autism International Consulting—for a powerful conversation on the future of ABA hosted by

This workshop explores how evidence-based strategies can and must evolve into neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, assent-based practices that promote autonomy, dignity, and independence for individuals on the spectrum.

📅 September 17, 2025
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM EST
🎓 Earn 1 BACB LRN CEU
💻 Join live or watch later
💵 $15

✨ What you’ll learn:
✅ What neuro-affirming, trauma-informed care looks like in practice
✅ How to evaluate ABA strategies through a neuro-affirming lens
✅ Adaptations that promote growth, independence, and self-advocacy

Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from two leaders in the field—bridging past and present to build a more inclusive future.

👉 https://behaviorlive.com/events/bridging-history-and-progress-pecs-aba-and-the-path-to-neuro-affirming-care