Manuela O, RBT
Behavior Therapist

Blue Bird Day Employee Since 2021
Education
I currently attended Illinois State University for Special Education.
Credentials and Certification
- CPR/First Aid
Clinical Expertise
- DIR Floortime
- Sensory Integration
- FOR (Frame of Reference)
- Behavior Momentum Intervention
My Story
I have always wanted to be a BCBA. I was planning on getting my bachelors and masters and then getting my BCBA, but when the pandemic started last year I decided to jump right in and get my RBT certification. I realized I can make a bigger difference now in therapy 1:1 rather than in a classroom setting.
My Blue Bird Day
I have heard about Blue Bird Day for a long time and have always been interested in working in their clinical setting.
My Advocacy
I advocate to integrate children with autism or any disability as much as possible. I support Best Buddies, Autism Speaks, Autism Now, and Equal Opportunity Schools.
My Blue Bird Day Goals
- I want to eventually get my BCBA and work with my mom (she is also a BCBA).