Abby G, MA, BCBA

My Story

I knew from a very young age that I wanted to work within a helping field and have always loved working with children. I first discovered the magic of Applied Behavior Analysis while working at a residential summer camp for children with ASD in upstate New York, while completing my undergraduate degrees. I immediately began researching how I could further my education in this field and began classes for my master’s degree within weeks of graduation. My first job as a behavior therapist brought me to Chicago, where I worked with young children in their homes and in private school settings. The progress that I have seen my past and current clients make through an individualized ABA treatment plan serves as my motivation to deliver effective, evidence-based interventions to increase socially significant behavior while decreasing challenging behaviors. I am a big believer in celebrating my client’s successes and victories, no matter how big or small. 

My Blue Bird Day

I love working within a multidisciplinary environment and collaborating with other therapists at BBD.  I love that the BBD programs allow children to receive both individual and group services, so that individualized attention is focused on each child’s skill development, along with socialization with peers.