Jessica E, RBT
Behavior Therapist
Eyas Landing Employee Since 2023
Credentials and Certifications
- Registered Behavioral Technician
Professional Goals
- I know that I want to work with autistic individuals the rest of my career, but am still determining the details. After finishing my Bachelors degree, I could see myself pursuing a Masters in ABA and a BCBA certification. I hope to someday develop curricula and accessible tools for autistic self-advocacy.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Behavioral Health Science,
Grand Canyon University
(currently enrolled/in progress)
Clinical Expertise
- Sensory Integration
- Functional Communication
- De-escalation Strategies
- Naturalistic Teaching
My Story
While completing observation hours at an ABA facility for a college class, I noticed similarities between myself and the autistic clients. A year and a half later, I received my official autism diagnosis. I worked for almost 4 years at that same facility, learning to accept, accommodate, and celebrate my autism alongside my students. I hope to spend the rest of my career helping autistic clients and families develop self-advocacy and self-compassion.
My Eyas Landing
I am new to the team for Fall 2023. I chose Eyas Landing because I left each interview beaming; it was obvious how much care, pride, and respect the team has for their clients and I want to be a part of a place like that.
My Advocacy
For organizations that want to better the lives of children and families impacted by autism, I prefer organizations that prioritize the voices of autistic people themselves. My favorite is The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network.
Eyas Landing
Eyas Landing is a therapy clinic with a mission to provide evidence-based and family-centered therapy services for children, adolescents, and their families. The primary goal is to deliver relationship-based interventions within the most natural environments and to empower families to reach their full potential. To achieve this goal, our highly educated, compassionate staff dedicates time and expertise to create experiences that maximize therapeutic outcomes. The strength, determination, and perseverance of our clients are evident as they succeed in therapy, and ultimately in their daily lives.
Eyas Landing offers a wide range of comprehensive services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, Social Work, Family Therapy, and Neuropsych testing. Services are provided throughout the Chicagoland area via Telehealth, In-Home, and in our state of the art clinic.