5 years as bcba 15 years experience with ABA across a variety of learners from residential to school based. specializes in independent living skills and parent training. Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Certification #1-13-13585

Hi there! I’m Lacy. I’m a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 10 years of experience
working with children with autism and developmental delays. I received my B.A in Psychology
from New York University and worked as an RBT for several years before earning my M.Ed. in
Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University. I became certified in Exceptional
Student Education (ESE) in 2015 and have experience teaching in both public and private special
education classrooms in Hillsborough County. From 2019-2021, I served as the Academic
Director of a Tampa-based private school for students with autism and related neurodivergent
conditions. I am passionate about equity in education and have volunteered
internationally with the Global Autism Project, working with local teachers to provide
culturally sensitive training on the needs of children with autism in the global
community. My personal interests include music, singing, and animal rights advocacy.
As a BCBA, I love incorporating art, music, and nature into ABA therapy sessions and
encouraging fun, compassionate NET-based learning! It’s a joy to be part of such a
dynamic team here at ABLE.

Certification #: 1-22-57744

PURPOSE DRIVEN: 

We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others and strive to capitalize on every opportunity.  We make every minute at work count because we are committed to excellence.

FAMILY:

We strive for authentic connection and meaningful relationships by supporting, encouraging, celebrating and showing compassion for each other.

CHOOSE HAPPY: 

We cultivate an environment that promotes happiness, laughter, fun, and general silliness because we believe this positive energy fuels creativity and creates a more open and communicative workplace.

BE YOU: 

We embrace the unique talents, qualities, and contributions of each member of our team.

Applied Behavior Analysis is the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior. ABA includes the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relations between environment and behavior. ABA uses antecedent stimuli and consequences, based on the findings of descriptive and functional analysis, to produce practical change.