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ABA Therapy | Behavioral Skills Training
ABA Therapy | Behavioral Skills Training
ROMA G. VELASCO, BCBA
ROMA G. VELASCO, BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst | MA Human Performance Psychology | Applied Behavior Analysis
Helping families and individuals through personalized, purposeful, and evidence-based behavior support
Helping families and individuals through personalized, purposeful, and evidence-based behavior support
Client
Client
Every client is more than a diagnosis or a set of behaviors to address. I take a holistic view of each client, understanding their strengths, baseline skills, communication style, and what matters most to them and their family. My goal isn't to fit clients into a program; it's to build a program around who they already are. I meet clients where they are, and we build from there.
Care
Care
Behavior Therapy is only as effective as the relationship it's delivered through. I believe the how of support matters just as much as the what — how a session feels, how a family is treated, how a client is spoken to and about. I hold myself to a standard of care that goes beyond the technical, because trust is the foundation which everything else is built on.
Community
Community
Behavior doesn't happen in isolation, and neither does meaningful change. I design programs with the bigger picture in mind, targeting socially significant skills that ripple outward into the environments that matter most: family, school, friendships, and daily life. Collaboration is central to this work. I partner closely with families, educators, and other service providers to ensure support is consistent, coordinated, and carried across every setting a client navigates.
Applies evidence-based instructional methodologies that are individualized to each client's strengths, skills, and needs:
Applies evidence-based instructional methodologies that are individualized to each client's strengths, skills, and needs:
Discrete Trial Training (DTT) | Naturalistic Environment Teaching (NET) | Verbal Behavior (VB) | Functional Communication Training (FCT) | Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and more...
What | Who | Why ABA?
What | Who | Why ABA?
What is ABA therapy and why does it matter?
What is ABA therapy and why does it matter?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science-based approach to understanding how behavior works and how learning happens. It matters because it goes beyond managing behavior in the moment — it focuses on building meaningful, lasting skills that help individuals participate more fully in their homes, schools, and communities. At its best, ABA is not about compliance. It is about quality of life.
Who can benefit from ABA therapy?
Who can benefit from ABA therapy?
While ABA is widely recognized as an evidence-based treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, its principles apply across a much broader range of needs and settings. Children and adults with developmental disabilities, communication challenges, or behavioral needs can all benefit, as can the families, educators, and caregivers who support them. ABA is not one-size-fits-all; effective practice meets each person where they are.
Why does it matter who delivers ABA services?
Why does it matter who delivers ABA services?
The science is only as effective as the relationship behind it. Families and individuals deserve a practitioner who not only understands the research but also shows up with cultural humility, genuine care, and a commitment to goals that are meaningful to the people being served, not just measurable on a data sheet. The right fit between a BCBA and a client can make the difference between services that feel clinical and services that feel like real support.
I currently provide services through the organizations I work with. If you're interested in connecting professionally, collaborating, or learning more about my work, I'd love to hear from you.
"A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying."
-B.F. Skinner
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