Join Us for a Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat at the Columbia Center! Get ready for a fun-filled day at Verbal Beginnings’ annual Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat, happening on October 26th from 11 AM to 2 PM at our Columbia Center. This event is designed to create a safe and enjoyable environment for children of all…
Working at Verbal Beginnings is more than just a job, it’s a meaningful career that gives you the power to change a child’s life through the power of ABA. Yet part of doing amazing work in ABA means growing and improving your own professional skillset! That’s huge at Verbal Beginnings and we’ve spent years building…
Verbal Beginnings wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with abundance and bright moments. We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating all there is to be thankful for! To help make the day extra special, we have some food tips, crafts, and ways to donate in your community! The most memorable Thanksgiving traditions…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Emily Summers as she talks about the surprise she found out on her second day of work and what keeps her coming back each day. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? The most rewarding part of the job is watching (and…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Heather Pile as she talks about her passion for helping kids have major breakthroughs, and how VB helps her grow as a clinician! What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? For me, the most rewarding part of my role is helping families have lightbulb…
Today’s blog is written by Community Engagement Manager Taylor Pomilla Now that 2021 has ended and 2022 has officially started, we wanted to give you a Verbal Beginnings in the Community wrap-up of the past year! As with each new year, it had its share of challenges, yet it was also a very…
Sometimes we all need to take a moment to breathe, take a break from the daily grind, and spend some energy investing in ourselves. Allowing yourself to create a strong work-life balance can be challenging, but it’s a necessary skill that can pay big dividends when you have a chance to really understand and focus…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet M.S., BCBA, LBA Clinical Coordinator Alexis Law as she talks about her passion for being not only a supervisor, but a coach and problem solver for her team! What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? Being able to coach and support my team. I love problem-solving…
Verbal Beginnings is always working to raise the bar. When you are constantly self-assessing, you notice areas for improvement. It’s only natural. And if you aren’t afraid of raising the bar, then you get to work to make sure you are doing what is necessary to continuously improve and make better. That’s what Verbal Beginnings…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Dylan Rutter and hear more about his love for Verbal Beginnings University, and how his team always brings a smile to his face. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? I find being able to train highly motivated staff and passing along knowledge…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Maggie Mueller, hear more about her love for her staff and clients, and get some advice for those just starting their careers in ABA. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? The children and staff members. I LOVE staff training and seeing them…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor Emily Weihs and hear about the joy she finds in her job, why she is passionate about ABA, and the silver linings of working in a pandemic. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? One of my favorite parts of being a BCBA…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Program Coordinator MacKenzie Barnard, hear what she loves most about her clients, and how Verbal Beginnings has given her a chance to grow as a clinician. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? I love watching the growth of all of my clients and families…
Access to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is growing – which is great since 1 in 54 kiddos are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Over the past few years, the number of providers has grown significantly and with it, the number of options for families and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Yet, whether you’re a…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Clinical Supervisor and BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Jillian Bartolini, as she talks about Verbal Beginnings’ community and culture, and why she loves working in ABA therapy. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? Everyone always says the most rewarding part of the job is…
We are often asked as kids, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” We go through school, internships, jobs, and more searching for that answer, but sometimes it seems like we still don’t know. And after you graduate? Then the pressure is really on and it feels like everything you’re considering is…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet the Director of Healthy Beginnings Ben Sarcia, and hear more about his passion for helping others, and how Verbal Beginnings differs from other places he has worked. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? Being able to help children and families achieve progress. So many…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Program Coordinator Grace Gomez, and hear more about why she loves what she does and how the culture Verbal Beginnings has helped not only the families, but staff as well. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? The most rewarding part is being able to…
In today’s BCBA feature you’ll meet Lead Program Coordinator Macarena Fernandez and hear more about her passion for ABA, and how VB’s core values and dedication are helping clients and employees alike. What’s the most rewarding part of your role at VB? Being able to apply the science of ABA and the analysis of Verbal…
This summer, Verbal Beginnings officially launched our Diversity & Inclusion Council, a staff-led initiative to educate families and staff and to work to develop solutions to create an equal opportunity for all. Here to share more about the work of the D&I Council is VB’s Aditi Bhatt and Gabrielle (Gaby) Elsey, M.H.A. Check it out!…