The neurodiversity movement has emerged as one of the most significant forces shaping how society understands and responds to neurological differences including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other developmental variations. For behavior analysts, the neurodiversity framework presents both a challenge and an opportunity: a challenge because some core criticisms of ABA originate from neurodiversity advocates, and an opportunity because the movement's emphasis on social validity, autonomy, and quality of life aligns directly with foundational principles of ethical behavior analytic practice.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 3 | Ethics |
| COA | 0 | — |
Jenilee (she/her) is the neurodivergent founder of Mindful Behavior, LLC, a professional development organization committed to empowering and elevating the experiences of marginalized communities. With a career in behavior analysis spanning since 2008, Jenilee has held various roles across different states, service types, age groups, settings, and systems. She specializes in supporting individuals who experience high-severity self-harm using non-restrictive and trauma-informed approaches.Throughout her career, Jenilee has served as a direct service provider, clinical supervisor, practicum director, university professor, regional clinical director, and clinical operations director. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with invaluable skills in direct clinical practice, management, operations, and leadership. She has crafted clinical frameworks focused on enhancing person-centered services that prioritize assent and uphold a trauma-informed perspective, with the goal of humanizing autism support services.In addition to her professional accomplishments, Jenilee is a neurodivergent and physically disabled single mother to a wonderfully neurodivergent child.
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