Verbal Behavior Associates
Jovana Alexis Gonzalez serves as the Lead Behavior Interventionist and Registered Behavior Technician at Verbal Behavior Associates since November 2022, offering direct instruction and safety support in both school and home settings while implementing language interventions. Prior experience includes a role as a Behavioral Health Technician at Blooming Behavior Services, providing behavior adaptive services and data collection, and a position as a SECA at EJE Academies Charter School, where Jovana taught coping skills and self-regulation in various settings. Other roles include serving as a Coordinator Intern at Alquimia Global and an ABA Junior Behavioral Instructor at Innovative Pathways Inc., delivering ABA therapy to children with Autism. Educational credentials encompass a Master of Arts in Special Education with an emphasis on autism from San Diego State University, along with a Bachelor’s degree from California State University - East Bay and an Associate of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Grossmont College.
Verbal Behavior Associates
Who is VBA? Currently partnering with dozens of Southern California school districts, Verbal Behavior Associates (VBA) is a team of roughly 200 credentialed behavioral instructors, Ph.D.’s and other experts who believe all children can be taught to lead independent, fulfilling, and happy lives. VBA works hard to give every child a voice. We focus on setting the highest standards for Applied Behavior Analysis, and recognize that the student is ALWAYS right. We provide instruction and programming that is entirely learner-driven. From general education to moderate/severe cases, we understand what makes your child succeed, and are dedicated to crafting success in whatever form it takes for every individual with autism. Whether you’re a long-time member of the community or have lots of new questions, talk to us about the challenges you’re facing at home or at school. VBA’s professionals are all available for consultation, assistance, support and training…and if we don’t know the answers, we’ll point you towards resources. Turn to VBA for your language development needs, and let us help you give YOUR child a voice. Because success looks different for every family, and we know how to get you there. VBA gives every child a voice. 200± credentialed behavioral instructors, Ph.D.’s & experts convinced all kids can be taught to lead independent, fulfilling, happy lives. High standards for Applied Behavior Analysis recognize the student’s ALWAYS right.