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Our Founder
Stephanie Koh, MA, BCBA, LBA is a New York State licensed and board-certified behavior analyst. She has been treating children with autism spectrum disorders since 1999.
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Stephanie firmly believes that the treatment and support of the whole family system is integral to the developmental success of each child. She employs a naturalistic, play-based, family-/child-centered model of treatment that looks to improve the quality of life for the entire family.
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As a behavioral therapist, autism consultant, parent coach and special educator, Stephanie practices naturalistic applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, which she studied with leading ABA researcher, Dr. Ivar Lovaas (1927-2010), at UCLA. ABA is the most effective model of treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders; it ensures meaningful learning, generalization of skills and continuation of building skills transactionally through everyday life.
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Clinical Team
Tali Bagi
MA, BCBA, LBA
Talia Bagi is a New York State licensed and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with 12 years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Talia received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada in 2011. Throughout her undergraduate degree, she worked at an early intervention center as an Applied Behavior Analysis practitioner with preschool children with ASD, and knew she had found her passion. She was deeply inspired by the meaningful relationships she built and the transformative impact of early intervention, which sparked her commitment to the field.After moving to New York, Talia received her M.Sc. in Psychology specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University. She worked for several years under the direct supervision of Stephanie Koh, M.A, BCBA, LBA, and became a BCBA in 2020. Talia has always been drawn to naturalistic, play-based, and child-centered ABA interventions, with a particular emphasis on Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). She finds immense joy in creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences that honor each child’s individuality. Talia is passionate about collaborating with families, teachers, caregivers, and other professionals to develop creative strategies that promote confidence, independence, and success across all facets of life.