“Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul.”

Greetings and welcome! I'm Ashley Walls, the founder of Mindful Behavior Connections LLC (MBC). As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist (ITDS) with over a decade of experience in working with children and families facing special needs, I'm excited to introduce myself. 

My passion for helping parents understand and connect with their unique child's motivated me to start MBC. Over the years, I've engaged in meaningful conversations with parents concerned about their child's development and challenging behaviors. Through MBC, my goal is to provide families with the tailored care and attention they deserve to address these concerns.

As a BCBA, my expertise lies in applying ABA strategies that nurture essential life skills, including talking to others, learning new things, managing emotions and adapting to new situations. I use a naturalistic approach to intervention and center treatment activities around the child's interests and strengths. 

If you're seeking guidance regarding your child's communication, play, or cooperation skills, I'm here to support you through the assessment process and help you navigate the services your child may need. Your child's growth and development are at the heart of our mission at MBC.

Education: 

-Bachelor of Art in Psychology, Florida International University, 2015

-Master's of Art in Applied Behavior Analysis, University of South Florida, 2017

Areas of Speciality: 

Functional communication training, naturalistic intervention, natural environment teaching (NET), early intervention, early childhood development, developmental disabilities, parent education and coaching 

*Please note: My Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist certification is not behavior-analytic in nature and is not covered by my BACB credential.