The goal of Grow ABA is to empower parents and caregivers just like you to apply the strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to grow your child's skills and help them bloom. You will work closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who will provide individualized support and strategies to help you set goals, achieve desired outcomes, maintain success over time, and generalize skills across a variety of settings. Collaboration is key.
Hi! I am Jessica Mateo, the founder of Grow ABA. I am a creative and empathetic person who loves working with others, problem-solving, and creating change. I have always known I wanted to work with people and make an impact. I am motivated by happiness, learning, and the ability to grow and learn every single day.
I graduated from High Point University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. My passion for cultural awareness took me to Spain after college where I served as an English Language Assistant in schools while becoming fluent in Spanish. During my second year in Spain, I earned a Master's degree in Bilingual and Multicultural Education.
I moved back to Connecticut with a passion for working with kids and adults, making an impact on the lives of others, and using my Spanish to reach a wide range of people. The field of Applied Behavior Analysis combines my passions and allows me to work closely with people of all ages while helping others grow into their full potential.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I work in collaboration with parents and caregivers and utilize the science and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to create individualized behavior plans to help others thrive.
We will work as a team. You are the expert on your child, your circumstances, and your goals for your child's development. I will work with you to prioritize goals, develop plans to achieve goals, and monitor success. My purpose is not to teach you how to be a better parent, but rather to empower you to work through challenges and frustrations by teaching you some tools based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis and how to directly apply them to your unique and individualized situation.
Goals can be wide-ranging and cover a variety of circumstances, but here are a few examples:
Initiating and having a successful playdate/hangout
Healthy and safe technology / social media use
Daily routines (bedtime, weekday mornings, dinner, etc.)
Sharing with others
Sibling relationships
Hobbies and leisure skills
Effective communication
Responding to a conflict or disagreement
Self-Advocating
Responding to bullying
Handling losing games & sports
If you are interested, click here to fill out your contact information. I will reach out to you to schedule a complimentary 30-minute introductory call to learn more about you and answer any questions you may have.
Questions? Get in touch with me at growwithjm@gmail.com