About Us
Our Mission
- To provide practical and effective therapy to children with autism to help them to become the best version of themselves that they can be. We do this by ensuring that our approach to services is individualized, evidence-based, and goal-based.
- To train professionals to provide quality behavioral treatments and to contribute to the dissemination of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- To perform these in a manner that adheres to the BACB’s Professional and Ethical Compliance Code.
Our Vision
- At Pragmatic ABA, we envision a world where families are provided with a supportive team and environment to help encourage and facilitate meaningful changes in their lives.
- We are motivated to build confidence with kids and families in the process. We strive to promote growth in each individual.
“Caring is first of all a matter of action”
― B.F. Skinner
"If they can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn."
― O. Ivar Lovaas
Leadership
Shantale Dinh, M.S., BCBA, LABA
Executive Director and Founder
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Shantale is passionate about helping children to learn and grow. She believes that parent involvement is one of the most important aspects of ABA and strives to make caregivers feel understood and empowered throughout the process.
She first delved into the world of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2012 during an internship in an Autism Center for a non-profit agency. She received her Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis from Simmons University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a focus on child and adolescent development from Southern New Hampshire University. During college, Shantale worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for a private ABA company providing services in the home, clinic, school, and community. With the combination of experience and education, Shantale received extensive training to maintain behavior-analytic, professional, and ethical repertoires. She learned to deliver high-quality service to clients.
Shantale has dedicated her work to providing individualized and effective treatment based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. When children are receiving ABA, she strives to make it a fun and motivating learning environment. She is eager to share her experience with ABA to families.
Amelia Desjardins, M. Ed., BCBA, LABA
Clinical Director
Amelia completed her Master of Education in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College. She began working in the field of ABA in 2014, while gaining her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She has volunteered her time working with a surplus of families to provide parent training and behavior support and has worked diligently in the service industry providing clinic, home, school, and community based services to both children and adults on the autism spectrum.
Amelia is an enthusiastic and attentive behavior analyst who knows that learning is in the fun. She believes building strong relationships with children and their families fosters trust and treatment success. She will work meticulously to apply the principles of ABA to your child's everyday routine, and ensure your child receives outstanding individualized care each and every time they walk through the door.
Holly Lombardi, M. S., BCBA, LABA
Clinical Supervisor
Heather Edgecomb, M. S., RBT
Case Manager
Clinical Team
Morgan Freeman, RBT
Morgan Freeman, RBT
Morgan Freeman, RBT
Senior ABA Therapist
Zach Schomaker, RBT
Morgan Freeman, RBT
Morgan Freeman, RBT
ABA Therapist
Kayla Raymond, RBT
Morgan Freeman, RBT
Kayla Raymond, RBT
ABA Therapist
Hana McMahon, RBT
Hana McMahon, RBT
Kayla Raymond, RBT
ABA Therapist
Jenna Raymond, BT
Hana McMahon, RBT
Jenna Raymond, BT
ABA Therapist
Lily Howard, RBT
Hana McMahon, RBT
Jenna Raymond, BT
ABA Therapist
Alyssa Warnock, BT
Reilly Beaulieu, RBT
Reilly Beaulieu, RBT
ABA Therapist
Reilly Beaulieu, RBT
Reilly Beaulieu, RBT
Reilly Beaulieu, RBT
ABA Therapist
Taylor Watts, BT
Reilly Beaulieu, RBT
Taylor Watts, BT
ABA Therapist
Lauren Wolfe, BT
Lauren Wolfe, BT
Taylor Watts, BT
ABA Therapist
Adminstration
Crystal Ross
Office Manager
Crystal started her career in Customer Service in 2012 and has been learning and developing skills in various industries. She is passionate about our cause and ready to assist families as they embark on their journey into applied behavior analysis! Crystal is your contact for intakes, scheduling, and authorization questions!