Meet Our Team

Hello and welcome to Specialized ABA! I'm genuinely passionate about helping my clients through the field of Behavioral Analysis and am a dedicated advocate for the clients we serve.

I've been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for over 5 years and have worked in the field for the past 7 years. Before becoming a BCBA, I taught in Volusia County schools for 15 years, bringing my total years of experience working with children to 20. I'm proudly a founding board member of the Volusia chapter of the Florida Association of Behavior Analysis and currently serve as Vice President. Please contact me for meeting information; I'd love for you to join us!

I've lived in DeLand my entire adult life. When I'm not working with my clients and families, I love spending time with my family, being involved in our community, or cheering on the DeLand Bulldogs football team, where I'm actively involved in the DeLand Century Club. DeLand is my community, and I look forward to meeting you

Autum Syfert has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2018 and became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2021. She is passionate about providing ethical and compassionate care to help the children and families she works with achieve their goals. Outside of her professional life, Autum enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. Hiking, traveling, and watching movies are some of her favorite activities.

Nina Abady has been working in the field of education since 2012 and has had the privilege of working with individuals across various age groups. She is passionate about creating environments where people can thrive, strengthen their skills, and be included in society with independence and dignity. As a mother of a 6-year-old, Nina understands the joys and challenges of parenthood and the stress it can sometimes bring. She brings not only professional experience but also empathy and a genuine understanding of the human experience to her work.

Since moving to DeLand, Nina has been inspired by the warmth and vibrancy of the community. She is motivated to give back and contribute in a meaningful way to the place she now calls home.

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Dani, also known as Danishka, has been working in the field of ABA for just over a year and a few months as a RBT. Although she had always wanted a career that focused on improving the lives of children, it wasn’t until she discovered ABA that she found her true calling. Prior to this, she wasn’t aware that such a field existed, but now she can’t imagine pursuing any other career.
Dani has learned an immense amount from both her peers and the children she works with, deeply valuing the growth and knowledge gained through these experiences. She is passionate about learning and genuinely cares for the well-being and development of the kids she supports. With plans to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Dani is eager to explore further opportunities within the field of ABA in the future. She is excited to see where her ABA journey will take her.

Michelle Scott is excited to be working with Specialized ABA to provide services for clients within the community. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology, she began working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and has now been in the field for over 15 years. During this time, her career has taken many different paths, including founding an equine-assisted therapy center in Puerto Rico, where she provided services for families with ASD children through the unique connection of horses. After returning to the mainland U.S. following four years in Puerto Rico, discovered ABA therapy and its many success stories. She became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2023 and has been thrilled to see the positive results in the children she works with. A firm believer in the effectiveness of ABA therapy, Michelle is passionate about the achievements it can foster and the significant improvements it can make in a child’s learning and overall well-being.

Megan Garcia is a dedicated RBT with over a year of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. She received her BS in Psychology from the University of North Florida. Passionate about helping individuals with autism and developmental disorders, Megan works closely with clients to promote positive change and improve daily living skills. She truly enjoys taking her dogs on trail walks and reading.

Malgorzata Daye “Gosia” has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis as a Registered Behavior Technician for many years. She worked with neurodivergent individuals for four years in group homes and seven years in private care. Gosia studied psychology and graduated with her bachelor's from the University of Central Florida. She is bilingual and speaks fluent Polish. Gosia is passionate about working with children and assisting them in becoming independent. She loves spending time in the great outdoors, activities with her children, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Nathalie Longobardi is a compassionate Registered Behavior Technician holding a bachelor’s degree in education from Universidad Central de Venezuela. Before becoming an RBT, Nathalie worked as an educator for over 15 years at different levels of education, developing skills in classroom management and individualized instruction. She loves using positive reinforcement techniques to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Her passion is making a positive impact in the lives of those she serves.
Nathalie is dedicated to ongoing professional development and cultivating a culture of learning. In
her free time, she enjoys going to the beach with her family.

Kayla Hardison is an Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. She has been working with neurodivergent individuals for four years. Kayla is studying in the field of Exceptional Students Education with a Specialization in ABA to take her boards to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of her learners through ethical and quality services. Kayla loves teaching through play to facilitate communication, social skills, and life skills to help learners become more independent. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dogs, reading, hiking and traveling.

Amy Milburn began working as an RBT in 2021 after working in a daycare setting for 6 years. She had finally found a career doing exactly what she loved and that would make a difference in the lives of her clients. She absolutely loves to see all the progress that her students make in their learning goals. In her downtime, Amy likes to go shopping, spend time with her family, and most of all EAT!

Lacy Romero is so happy to be a part of the Specialized ABA team! She has a decade’s worth of experience in childcare as a teacher of students ranging from infancy to elementary school, in addition to four years specifically, working in the ABA field as an RBT. What led her to ABA was the ability to work one on one with clients, as well as having the opportunity to see the children’s hard work and success from start to finish! She most enjoys teaching her clients social and functional communication skills, to assist in their continuing independence and self-advocacy as they grow. In her free time she loves to travel, cook and spend time with her family.

Anna Estrada was inspired by a family member to join the world of ABA after seeing the amazing progress and impact it made on their lives. She is passionate about giving the best care to neurodivergent individuals and making a difference in their lives. Her favorite part of working with our learners is finding their interests and connecting with them. On her free time, she enjoys getting outside and spending time with her family. ABA has made such a difference in her life she looks forward to working with you!

​​Anne-Elyse Windham is a behavior analyst with 10 years’ experience in the field. She’s held positions as an RBT, social skills trainer, BCBA in homes, schools and clinics, as well as an adjunct faculty member.​ Her passions lie in teaching and training others in the art of behavior analysis and disseminating ABA outside of the walls of Autism.

Leslie Vargas has worked as a RBT in the field of ABA for three years. Her passion for working with children began during her time as a teacher's assistant. Leslie is dedicated to making a positive impact on every individual she works with by providing ABA interventions aimed at improving communication, social, and everyday living skills. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, watching her favorite shows, and going on walks.

Wendy Godoy is a Registered Behavior Technician with four years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. She truly loves working with kids and helping them develop the skills they need to succeed and thrive. Her role in supporting children and families has been incredibly fulfilling, and she finds it rewarding to see the progress they make. Outside of her work in ABA, she is also currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business. She's excited to combine her passion for helping others with the knowledge and skills as she is gaining through her studies to make a bigger impact in the future.

Stefanie Horvath is a dedicated RBT with nearly four years of experience. Her passion for working with children began over 12 years ago as a babysitter and nanny, growing into a fulfilling career in diverse child-focused environments. Outside of work, Stefanie enjoys quality time with her family and pets, reading, and staying up-to-date with her favorite shows.

Madelynn Pietroburgo has been working with children as an RBT for 2 years now. She is also a graduate student, working towards a master's degree in Marriage & Family Counseling. On her free time she enjoys working with her service dog and visiting the local wildlife parks. 

Laura has worked as a Registered Behavior Technician in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
for 3 years now. She has worked with neurodivergent individuals for 4 years. Laura is studying
human psychology and will have earned her AS, and she plans to continue her education more
in-depth in psychiatry. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of her clients,
disseminating the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, and providing ethical and quality
service. Laura loves teaching social skills and life skills to help the client become more
independent. She enjoys spending her time at the beach, doing makeup, and spending time at
home relaxing with her cat.

Amanda has been working in the field of ABA for two years. Before ABA she became nationally certified as a medical assistant but found her calling after her son's autism diagnosis. She understands the importance of early intervention and has seen how it has been a game changer in her family's everyday life. She wants to extend her knowledge as both a parent of a child on the spectrum and as an RBT. She wants to let new parents know they are not alone, and we are here to help. She hopes to be the support system that many parents of kids on the spectrum are looking for. She has learned so much from her peers and is eager to continue to grow in the field of ABA as it has become her passion. In the future she hopes to be able to help bring more opportunities into the community for families of individuals on the spectrum.