Local Business Spotlight | Brooke Marcellis
NAME
Brooke Marcellis
COMPANY
Total Spectrum
POSITION
Clinical Director
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?
Child or adolescent on the Autism Spectrum
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN YOUR FIELD OF WORK?
While studying at UWM, one of my undergrad professors approached me about ABA and felt I would be a good personality match for the field.
WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE think THEY KNOW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?
People assume that when providing ABA services we will be sitting at a table all day. What they don't know is that every client is different which makes every program design different. There are MANY techniques behavior analysts use to teach skills and these techniques are utilized in different environments in order to generalize those skills. Behavior analysts pride themselves in individualizing an ABA program to best meet the needs of their client.
NAME ONE THING THAT YOU WISH PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?
People think that ABA is just for individuals on the Autism Spectrum; however, ABA focuses on behavior change. So even though our primary focus is children and adolescents with an ASD diagnosis, behavior analysts can use ABA to help anyone change an undesired behavior or learn new skills.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Seeing the progress our clients make and the effect that progress has on the family as a whole is unmatched.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING OUT IN YOUR INDUSTRY?
If you don't understand why something is being done the way it is, ask. Behavior analysts love to justify their clinical recommendations to better educate the general public.
WHAT IS THE ONE BOOK THAT YOU THINK I SHOULD READ RIGHT NOW?
Science and Human Behavior by B.F. Skinner
CONTACT BROOKE HERE:
WEBSITE:
PHONE:
844.263.1613
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