HHF Annual BCBA Conference 2024 

For 28 years, Kelly has made an imprint in Autism & Developmental Disabilities field. She’s been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for nearly 21 years. She has contributed several blogs to Autism Speaks and published papers in the Journal of Pediatrics. In 2023, Kelly released her first book, “Social Skills Solutions: A Hands-on Manual” and has a new book called “The Group Experience.” She is an Early Start Denver Model Certified Therapist and a PEERS Certified Therapist. You can hear Kelly on her podcast, A 25-Year Look Across the Spectrum, where she tackles topics related to autism and ABA.

Kelly’s service to children with autism extends beyond her publications. She helped find a high school and a sports league for children on the spectrum. Kelly was also on the Autism Spectrum Task Force created by Senator Correa when it existed in 2004-2006. She co-founded the September 26th Project, creating safety awareness checklists and reminders for those on the autism spectrum. Through the years, Kelly has presented at multiple conferences across the country.