About Advance ABA

Compassionate care that makes an impact

We’re a privately-owned agency, founded with one goal: to help children and families with ASD advance. With a passion for high-quality, compassionate services, we want every family we meet to find support and success with us.

Clinicians who care

Our job involves lots of knowledge, skill and monitoring of data. But most importantly, it starts with heart.

Quality over quantity

We started out small, and as we grow, we’re dedicated to preserving the high standards we started with.

Meet our leadership:

Passionate, professional and people-first

Christie M. Penland, BCBA, Ed.S, M.Ed.

Chief Operations Officer

As COO, Christie is responsible for Advance ABA’s overall clinical outcomes, talent acquisition, payer relations and operational performance.

Rachel Anderson, BCBA

Regional Clinical Director

As our Regional Clinical Director, Rachel is responsible for ensuring the clinical quality of all of Advance ABA services for all of our patients and families. She is also accoutabale for the clinical training and mentorship of Adavance ABA team members.

Partnering with you

Your intuition + Our skill = Meaningful results

As parents, you know your child best. We collaborate with you throughout the therapy journey to deliver our professional services in the way that works best for you and your child.
This is what partnership means to us:

Trusting your
intuition

Listening to your
concerns

Scheduling sessions around your routine

Building a therapy plan with your goals in mind

Keeping in contact with regular updates

Improving our services according to your feedback

FAQ

Were you wondering?

What exactly is ABA?

ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is an evidence-based approach to understanding and changing behavior. It’s proven to help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA focuses on improving specific behaviors such as social skills, communication, and learning. ABA therapists teach skills by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable steps and using various techniques including plenty of positive reinforcement.

What is a BCBA?

A BCBA, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a professional who holds a graduate-level certification and has completed extensive coursework and supervised experience in behavior analysis. A BCBA’s role is to work with you and your child to assess your child’s needs, develop treatment plans, and oversee therapy sessions to ensure that they are effective and ethical.

What is an RBT?

An RBT, or Registered Behavior Technician, is a trained assistant who works under a BCBA. RBTs carry out the day-to-day tasks of ABA therapy, working with your child regularly and meticulously collecting data on their progress. They use a variety of techniques and activities to help your child learn, practice and master new skills. RBTs must complete a training program, pass an exam, and follow a code of ethics to ensure they provide consistently high-quality therapy.

Our mission

To empower children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
to lead a high quality life and advance to their highest potential