Justin Connelly, M.A., is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with Optimum Behavioral Health that provides ABA services in San Diego’s north county. He worked as a Registered Behavior Technician while pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis through Arizona State University. He applies his coursework as well as 4 years of experience in ABA with the intent of improving the lives of children with special needs. He currently uses his educational background and experience by conducting functional behavioral assessments and developing behavioral support programs. He emphasizes the importance of parent participation in ABA sessions, along with a collaborative approach to treatment with other healthcare providers. Justin has experience working with children ranging from 2 to 17 years old and is passionate about improving the quality of life of those he works with. He plans to continue to expand his knowledge and apply various ABA strategies to positively impact the lives of clients, caregivers, and other ABA professionals.