The intersection of applied behavior analysis and child welfare is one of the most underrepresented areas in BCBA training programs, yet it represents a significant population of clients whose behavioral needs are shaped by trauma, disrupted attachment, and environmental instability. Behavior Basics, Inc.
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Join Free →Karin Torsiello found her passion and true calling in child welfare and mental health. She has built her career in this area and has cultivated a team at Behavior Basics, Inc that specializes in behavior analysis treatment for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. As President of BBI, Karin and her leadership team have developed and manage four parent education curricula designed to restore parents' protective capacities and strengthen their parenting skills to safely and effectively manage their children in the home and reduce recidivism for re-abuse. Karin is also the co-author of the parenting education series "The Secrets of Modern Parenting." Karin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and serves on the faculty of the University of South Florida as the Senior Behavior Analyst with the Behavior Analysis Services Program, in partnership with the Department of Children & Families. In this Practice Spotlight, Karin joins to talk to us about her journey as a BCBA entrepreneur, BBI's mission and business model, and success stories with client outcomes and building a supportive workplace for her clinical team.
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Karin Torsiello is a proud graduate of Florida Tech’s Applied Behavior Analysis program and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, child welfare advocate and entrepreneur. Karin is the President of Behavior Basics, Incorporated. Karin has previously worked as a Behavior Analyst Consultant and has served on faculty of the University of South Florida for seven years as the Senior Behavior Analyst with the Behavior Analysis Services Program, in partnership with the Department of Children and Families.Out of graduate school Karin found her passion and true calling in child welfare and mental health. She has built her career in this area and has cultivated a team that specializes in behavior analysis treatment for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. In addition to Behavior Analysis Programs, Karin and her leadership team have developed and manage four parent education curricula designed to restore a parent’s protective capacities and strengthen their parenting skills repertoire to safely and effectively manage their children in the family home and significantly reduce recidivism for re-abuse. Behavior Basics partners with several community agencies to fight for Florida’s children and reduce child abuse and maltreatment.Karin has also co-authored and directed the parenting education series “The Secrets of Modern Parenting”. This DVD series has been sold worldwide and is used by many professionals and parents with success every day.Karin will continue to advocate for valuable ABA services for children in need and to supporting and propelling the science of ABA.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.