Board Certified Behavior Analyst Team Lead
Alyssa Rouse, MS, BCBA, earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and public health from Spelman College and a master's degree in psychology with a specialization in applied behavior analysis (ABA) from Purdue University Global. Alyssa is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) who has has dedicated herself to the ABA field since 2011, working in a variety of roles, such as behavior technician/specialist, inclusion specialist and BCBA. Her primary focus is working with children ages 2 to 17 with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities in diverse settings, including schools, day cares, homes, communities and clinical environments.
Currently, Alyssa holds the role of Team Lead BCBA Trainer within the Skill Acquisition program at Marcus Autism Center. In this capacity, she oversees in-person training for registered behavior technicians and BCBAs. Furthermore, she serves as a BCBA/Case Manager for the Intensive Outpatient Program, where she plays a crucial role in the development and management of cases involving minimally verbal clients. Alyssa is passionate about teaching her clients functional communication to increase independence and help reduce undesirable behaviors, implementing naturalistic teaching strategies, and providing effective training to caregivers and staff.
