To provide comprehensive, individualized treatment for learners with autism and behavior disorders by combining science, care, and education to foster each individual's full potential in all facets of life. We believe that every moment is a teaching and learning opportunity.
With gentle, persistent persuasion, we help children become active participants in the learning processes of communication, socialization, and self-management. We partner with families in the therapeutic process and help them with the resources and training they need to understand their children's unique needs.
Services are based on the most current and innovative methodologies offered in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). For each child, we conduct thorough assessments and implement highly individualized and well-rounded treatment packages. Instructional strategies are data driven and are drawn from literature-based methods authored by respected specialists in the field of behaviorism.
Naturalistic settings are simulated to systematically prepare students for learning in the inclusion setting. Inclusion success is systematic and purposeful. Support is provided by collaborating with the educators in the inclusion setting to help the child succeed in one of the most important transitions he/she will make.
At Learners' Compass our approach is collaborative. We find the key to success is consistency and a cohesive team. We believe each child deserves a team with all hands on deck to help foster their full potential. We work with educators and all providers (Medical Professionals, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, etc).
Although much hard work lies ahead for learners in therapy, we will work even harder to motivate, encourage, and make it worth the child's time. We will make learning fun (Matching Law-Herrnstein 1961;Davison et al., 1988).
Parent of Child with Autism and Co-founder of REED Academy
Professor of psychology and education, The Chicago School in the Department of Applied Behavior Analysis
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, NY Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medical College
Professor, Dominican College
Leila Farshchian, M.A., BCBA
Leila Farshchian is a Certified Special Educator and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience working with children with autism and special needs. Since 1997, she has used Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methods for the treatment of learners with ASD in school, home, and community settings. She has designed programs and curricula for public and private schools in NY and NJ. She has conducted workshops, counseled families, and directed small and large teams of educators to provide treatment in public schools and home settings. In her last public school programming, after 4 years of leadership as the Coordinator of the Autism Program, the NJ Board of Education in Trenton awarded the program as top 3 programs for Children with Autism in the state of NJ in 2007.
Leila received her Masters of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Columbia University, Teachers College. She developed a curriculum for over 800 ABA data-driven programs, encompassing individualized skills in the areas of academic, self-management, verbal behavior/language, leisure skills, joint attention, inclusion, and behavior management.
Her memberships include Global School House Project, The International Association for Behavior Analysis, Autism NJ, Autism Speaks, the NJ Association for Behavior Analysis, and International Health Awareness Network.
Our ABA supervisors coordinate home-based ABA intervention programs. They provide parent and staff training, collaborate with other educators/therapists on the child's team and provide interventions for our students.
Casey is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a BA in Psychology and a MA in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her career in special education and Autism treatment started in 2014. Casey has worked in private ABA programs, such as The Institute for Educational Achievement, and public-school ABA programs. Casey is most interested in educating, empowering, and assisting LC’s learners and their families with obtaining socially significant goals. Casey has experience providing ABA home-based supervision, school-based behavior consultation, program development, staff workshops/trainings, mentorship and trainings for colleagues.
Laurie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in Special Education. She comes to us with experience consulting in private schools, public schools, and in-home programs with learners ages 2 to 21 since 1999. She is most interested in creating socially significant goals and in promoting best practices in the field of ABA. She provides program-wide district support services, as well as, individual support services. She has conducted trainings for professional development and mentored colleagues in ABA Interventions.
Zabrina received her BA from New Jersey City University in 2006 in Special Education and her MA in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University in 2016. She is completing her BCBA coursework through Florida Institute of Technology’s ABA program. She began ABA Interventions in 1999. She has taught in public and private school-based programs with learners aged 3-21. At this time, she is a supervisor in a private school. Zabrina is the Director of Adult Services and Speer heads Job Coaching initiatives in our community. She provides direct instruction, coordination, behavioral consultation and parent training in our home-based programs, in additional to leading our adult services department.
Learners' Compass behavior specialists provide school/agency supports and mentorship to our colleagues in pursuit of their BCBA/BCaBA.
Carly Francisco is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been working with individuals with Autism since 2019. She has provided services at Alpine Learning Group and several other ABA providers in New Jersey. She has experience in supervising and coordinating home programs, completing skills assessments, designing behavior reduction programs, and parent training.
Cara began her career in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017. She has experience both in private and public ABA programs including IEA. She has experience developing quality ABA based school programs as well as home-based programs for learners with Autism.
Deirdre is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked with learners with autism since 1995. She joined the team at Alpine Learning Group in 1995 as a certified teacher of the handicapped and a case manager. She has provided interventions for youngsters ages 2-21, with varied needs. She currently provides consultative services and therapeutic services in Learners’ Compass outreach ABA programs.
Diana has worked with learners with autism since 1994. She has worked in private and public programs for youngsters ages 2-21, with varied needs. She has presented workshops and provided training programs for professional and non-professional audiences. She provides parent training, staff training, consultative services, and direct services in school and home-based settings. She specializes in severe behavior disorders.
Elenita received her B.S. from William Paterson University majoring in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology. She received her MA in Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies from Felician University. She has been working in the ABA field since 2019. She has provided services in school, home, and center settings. She has experience in direct instruction, parent training, staff training, and program coordination.
Elyssa has a BA in psychology and a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis. She was first introduced to ABA in 2011 as a paraprofessional in a public-school ABA program in Bernards Township. In 2015 she began working for the private ABA school IEA and has been working for private agencies since 2021. She has experience working with learners from the ages 2-20 years old, coordinating home and school-based programs, developing behavior reduction plans and providing support and training to parents and families.
Dina has been providing services to learners on the Autism spectrum since 1991. She completed her Master’s in Developmental Disabilities in 1998 from Jersey City State College. She has provided services to individuals with Autism in home based, center based, and public-school settings. She currently provides individual based student support services in home based ABA programs. She supports the Learners’ Compass ABA Supervisors in treatment design and curriculum development.
Genesis began her journey in Applied Behavior Analysis seven years ago as a Behavior Technician and later became a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). After working alongside and assisting several inspiring BCBAs, she decided to pursue a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, herself. Genesis has extensive experience providing ABA services in both home and clinic settings, working with children aged 3 to 12. Her passion for helping children and their families thrive has driven her to specialize in behavior interventions and skill development programs tailored to each child’s needs.
Jessica received her Master’s degree in developmental disabilities at Nova Southeastern University. She is currently pursuing her BCBA. She has been working with individuals with Autism since 2015 and worked as a paraprofessional at Windsor Bergen Academy. Jessica has experience coordinating home programs, implementing behavior intervention plans, and parent training.
Jillian holds a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies. Since starting her career in ABA in 2019, she has worked in both school and home-based settings, gaining valuable experience in addressing the unique needs of individuals with Autism. She collaborates closely with families and interdisciplinary teams to create individualized, socially significant, and data-driven interventions.
Kerri received her degree in psychology from James Madison University. She has been working with individuals with Autism since 2004. She was a paraprofessional at REED Academy and worked with several other ABA providers. She has supported several students in public and private schools. Kerri has experience developing and implementing ABA programming for learners in their homes, parent training, data management, implementing behavior intervention protocols, and reducing maladaptive behavior.
Linda received her Master’s degree and teaching certification in special education from New Jersey City University. She has provided ABA services to individuals with Autism since 1992. Linda was a teacher at Alpine Learning Group and has supported children in public and private schools. She has experience developing quality ABA based home programs, parent training, and behavior management.
Lisa is a BCBA, as well as, a certified Teacher of P-3 and a ToSD. Lisa has worked in the field of behavior analysis since 2011. Lisa has a MA in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in Autism, as well as, a BA in Family & Child Studies with a Concentration in Early Childhood Education. In addition to teaching for many years in private school programs, such as The Institute for Educational Achievement, she has worked both as a teacher and behaviorist in public schools ABA programs.
Mary has provided services to learners with Autism since 1993. She began as a speech therapist and classroom teacher after receiving her BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology from East Stroudsburg University in 1991. She completed her Master’s in teaching in 1998 from Leman College and received her BCBA in 2016 from Florida Institute of Technology. She has been providing ABA interventions in schools since 1995. She began her work as an independent contractor and ABA provider in the home and school settings in 2001. She currently provides consultative services and therapeutic services in Learners’ Compass ABA programs. She also provides ABA Toolbox consultation services to districts for ABA curriculum/ program development.
Maxiell Mercado received her Master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University. She is a registered behavior technician (RBT) and has been working with individuals with Autism since 2016. She is an instructor at EPIC, a private school for individuals with autism. She also coordinates home programs and has experience with job coaching.
Nicole has a BA in psychology from Caldwell University and was first introduced to ABA in 1997. Nicole has experience in program coordination, developing behavior reduction plans, implementation of shadowing and inclusion protocols, and providing support and training to parents and families. Additionally, Nicole has experience working in private ABA school programs, such as Alpine Learning Group, in addition to providing ABA intervention protocols in home-based programs.
Nora has a BA in Education and English from Felician University and is currently pursuing her graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at Florida Tech. She has had her registered behavior technician (RBT) certification for 3 years, allowing her to provide ABA services in various settings, including in-home, clinic, and school environments. Nora currently works as a special education teacher for 7/8 graders in Verona. She has experience coordinating home programs and administering assessments such as the VB-MAPP and ABLLS/AFLS.
Olga is a certified teacher of the handicapped with a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education. She started her career in the ABA field in 1995 when she began working at a prominent center based program for individuals with Autism. She has since worked both in the private and public sector coordinating comprehensive programs for her students.
Xaviera has a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology with a dual minor in Elementary Education and Psychology from Hofstra University. She has attended numerous conferences and training for Applied Behavior Analysis. She began her with work with learners with Autism in 2000 as an early intervention therapist and youngsters ages 2-16. She specializes in parent training, school-based consultation, home programs, and challenging behaviors.
Learners' Compass ABA instructors provide data based interventions to our learners in the home or school setting. They provide parent training and collaborate with the team. We currently have a small team of dedicated and motivated instructors. They all have at least a BA and three plus years experience in Applied Behavior Analytic intervention.
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