Carmen joined ALSI in early 2020 as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master's in Education in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College (MA, USA).  Her passion lies in directly empowering learners of all ages. With over a decade of experience, Carmen excels in a variety of evidence-based methods. She incorporates Precision Teaching, Fluency-based instruction, Instructional design, Direct Instruction, and Assent-Based Learning to design impactful interventions. Passionate about directly engaging with early learners, Carmen expands their verbal repertoire by pinpointing behaviors, measuring, and making timely data-based decisions for behavior change. She also brings her skills to adolescents and adults, addressing pragmatic language, academic goals, sexual education, and functional living skills. Carmen is dedicated to focusing on high-quality intervention and skill acquisition, incorporating Assent-Based Learning where she strives to make learning meaningful, valuable, and engaging for the learner.

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Carmen's commitment to continuous growth is evident in her active membership in the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts and the Standard Celeration Society.  She envisions continued conference participation, sharing her discoveries with colleagues, and ultimately supervising future behavior analysts. Outside of her professional world, Carmen enjoys pushing her limits at the gym, exploring culinary creations in the kitchen, and practicing the art of modern calligraphy.