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Lead BCBA

     Kristin has worked with people with disabilities since 2004 in various settings. Her focus has been students with Autism, particularly supporting transitioning to adulthood and independent living skills. Other passions include ADHD support, and parent, family and caregiver training. Kristin has worked closely with occupational therapists and ​physical therapists at a therapeutic riding center, utilizing hippotherapy (horseback riding) as a therapeutic tool for sensory regulation. Additionally, she has experience working both for the school, and for the parents, on IEP’s, school transitions, and educational support. While working at Alta Vista, Kristin has focused on life skills for older clients, and school readiness skills for younger clients within the preschool. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is used to increase functional skills and decrease problem behavior. Kristin works with Behavior Technicians (BT’s) on implementing behavior change protocol, including adjusting the environment to support clients. She has a bachelor’s in Health Sciences from Boston University and a Masters of Education from University of Washington; and is credentialed as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA).

Behavior Technician