Connecting with Families and Creating a Positive Impact

Allia Ogden is a Chicago-based, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst who has provided individualized direct ABA therapy since 2010. Allia believes in helping individuals with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learn functional and meaningful life skills. Allia also strives to teach families how to create a safe environment along with the skills necessary for everyone’s success.

Allia found her passion for behavioral therapy and teaching early on in her career when she volunteered in recreational programs for high school kids with special needs. After beginning college, Allia began independently helping families and their children with ASD in their homes and in the community. During her college tenure while volunteering in classrooms with all types of diverse learners, her main role was to co-teach alongside classroom teachers. Here Allia began to explore how various methods of evidence-based practices and instruction could affect learners. She considered herself to have the fun part of the job. Playing games, while supervising and other recreational activities with students to promote their own development.

In 2010, Allia found the field of ABA Therapy, and began applying her love of science and education. As an ABA therapist, Allia has a personal touch when she helps children learn. She adapts to the skill level of the child by modifying curriculum or the task to be completed to be appropriate for the those receiving services. She continues to use this model of therapy with adaptive techniques that each child can apply independently and uniquely. Allia’s individualized approach helps her connect more closely with those she helps.

““No matter the child, we can find ways to connect with them. From creating art together, playing games, or while spending time together, I find ways to relate with the children I help. I really like to get to know the family members and important people in the child’s life to understand everyone’s needs. This personal connection lets me get to know the person I am caring for, and I can use my professional teaching skills to make a positive impact on everyone’s life.”

In-Person ABA Care with a personal connection

Allia provides in-home ABA therapy services, with a focus on school skills and instruction. She helps oversee therapeutic routines and behaviors while providing feedback to the service team.

In 2019 Allia joined the Aspire Consulting, Inc. team as a Supervisor, where she helps the BCBA team cases and provides in-home, school, and clinical support. Prior to joining the supervision team, Allia worked as an Registered Behavior Technician for Aspire Consulting Inc. since 2013. Allia was born in Hong Kong, to a science teacher father and a Filipina mother and spent most of her childhood and adult life in Chicagoland. She continues to work in her community today. She holds a bachelor’s degree and teaching certification in Special Education from NEIU. She lives in Chicago, where she spends most of her free time listening to music, hanging out with family, or playing soccer.

The Aspire Consulting Team of BCBAs coordinate their services to work with parents, school administrators, teachers and therapists. Services include BCBA supervision with registered behavior technician (RBT’s) and partner with speech language professionals (SLP), occupational therapy (OT).

CERTIFICATIONS

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, BCaBA

Learning Behavior Specialist Type 1, LBS1

K-12 Special Education Endorsement

Registered Behavior Technician

ACADEMICS

Bachelor of Arts, Northeastern Illinois University

Learning Behavior Specialist Type 1, LBS1

Pursuing M.S, ABA

PRACTICING SINCE

2010

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Sauganash Elementary School (CPS), Student Teacher, 2018

ABA Conference and ABAI (National ABA Conference)

Child and Infant, First Aid and CPR certified

CPI Safety and Crisis Prevention Training

Mandated Reporter Training

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

ASPIRE Consulting, Inc. 2013-present

Private In-home Therapist, 2010- 2013

Private Aide, 2007-2010

Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRA-CLC), 2007 - 2008

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Dean’s List, Northeastern Illinois University, 2013-2018

President Student Council For Exceptional Children NEIU Chapter (SCEC-uc), 2014-2016

Greater Milwaukee Foundation: Donald P. Timm Scholarship Recipient, 2014