Meet Ashley Overton!
Ashley Overton is co-owner of ABA Therapy Solutions and is the Chief Clinical Officer for the organization. Ashley has worked with children with autism and other developmental disabilities between the ages of 18 months and 21 years old in all settings (school, home and community) for over 14 years. She worked as a Therapeutic Staff Support, Behavior Specialist, and Assistant Clinical Director of a Wraparound agency and was the Assistant Director of an Approved Private School in Pennsylvania. Ashley also worked as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the Cleveland area, working with children in the home and clinic setting. She has developed social skills programs for social skills groups and intensive home programs for children with varied developmental disabilities. Ashley is a member of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts and lives in the Western Pennsylvania area with her husband Sean and two young children: Brayden,8 and Braxtyn, 6.
Clincial Supervisor Elexa Petrovic
Elexa is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, currently the Clinical Supervisor of the Northeast Ohio location of ABA Therapy Solutions. Elexa began her ABA career shortly after finishing with her undergraduate degree at Kent State University. While attending the University of Cincinnati for a graduate ABA program, Elexa worked in-home, in clinic, in schools and in the community with clients ranging from ages 1.5-17 years old. During her time as a supervisee, Elexa managed an ABA clinic, attended ABA conferences, and networked within the field. Elexa obtained her BCBA and COBA credential shortly after graduating from UC and quickly became immersed in her new role as a BCBA. Elexa strives to educate herself on the most recent “best” practice in ABA and stays up to date with the latest research. Elexa is a vigilant follower and disseminator of the “do better” movement within the ABA field. Elexa lives in Northeast Ohio with her boyfriend. When not at work you can find Elexa in downtown Cleveland exploring and enjoying the city or at a Browns game!
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is to provide intensive treatment with the most effective, researched based therapy to make lasting changes in the lives of our clients. We believe in a total team approach to ensure that our clients are able to access the most appropriate services to meet their individual needs. ABA Therapy Solutions strives to provide the highest quality services for children and young adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities. The emphasis is always client achievement and maximizing the individuals’ potential in the home, school, and the community to create lasting change throughout their lives.
Goals
- Increase independence for individuals diagnosed with ASD or other developmental disabilities
- Develop individualized treatment programming to meet the specific needs/goals of the individual and family
- Offer quality ongoing professional development and training to individuals in our communities so that our clients are getting the best services possible
- Increase social, communication, motor skills and behavioral independence across all settings
- Develop a child-centered program while maintaining a collaboration and team approach at all times
Accreditation
We maintain accreditation from the top behavioral therapy organizations to ensure we are always up-to-date on the best methods and practices, so you can rest assured you're receiving the best in care.
Be part of Our Team
ABA Therapy Solutions is a growing organization and is looking for great employees to join our team. Potential candidates should be either a BCBA, BCaBA or have, or be working towards, a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification. Contact us if you meet the above criteria and have a passion for improving the lives of children with developmental disabilities.
ABA Therapy Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on alienage or citizenship, age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, conviction record, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy related medical conditions, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws. This is reflected in the Company’s practices and policies regarding hiring, training, promotions, transfers, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation and benefits, and in the general treatment of EEs.
All employment decisions will be based on the requirements and duties of the position, individual ability, as determined by academic, professional training, relevant work experience and current or prior job performance.
Service Area
Our service area includes Trumbull Mahoning and Columbiana Counties in Eastern Ohio and Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer Counties in Western Pennsylvania.
It is possible to go outside of the region, especially for consultative services.
