The BDA Team

Stefanie has extensive experience providing behavior analytic services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings including a neurobehavioral stabilization unit, private and public schools, group homes, vocational programs, and private residences. The primary focus of these services has been to assess and develop interventions to decrease severe problem behaviors (e.g., self-injurious behavior, aggression, and food refusal) as well as increase functional skills. She has extensive experience conducting functional analyses and experimental analyses to demonstrate treatment effectiveness. Stefanie also has assisted educators in the development of Individual Education Plans and provided training to incorporate behavior analytic teaching strategies to best meet the needs of each student.

Utilizing the BDA company limousine for the enhancement of our learners, Steve transports our learners with their assigned staff into the community on carefully chosen outings. He also manages BDA properties, procures supplies for the properties, procures and assists vendors working on BDA properties. He is certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA – National Response Framework and Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Law Enforcement.

Tricia Wilkinson, M.Ed BCBA has been working with children and individuals with learning differences since 2004. While obtaining her Bachelor’s of Arts in Human Development, she became passionate to support individuals with developmental disabilities through her studies and field work. Tricia obtained her Master’s degree at Arizona State University where she studied Master in Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Tricia then continued her education in Applied Behavior Analysis where she studied at Florida Institute of Technology. Tricia specializes in providing treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the utilization of Natural Environment Teaching and Verbal Behavior under the Medical Model.

In 2014, Tricia began her career as a Clinical Director where she created programs to guide staff development as well as create additional training such as “Sexual Development for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and Related Disabilities”. Tricia ensures treatment progression of our clients through monthly Quality Assurance Checks as well as Case Reviews. She looks forward to meeting and working with each family in our community.

Tyler is video editor and content creator with an impressive background in the film industry. After graduating from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a Bachelor’s degree in Film in 2016, Tyler quickly landed a job as an assistant video editor for local news show owned by Fox29 Philadelphia called “Chasing News”. In 2017, Tyler joined Brett DiNovi & Associates, where he began working as a video editor to help grow the company’s YouTube platforms. Tyler has since risen to now lead a dynamic media team that produces engaging content for YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms.

Vanessa Buelna has worked within the ABA industry for over 10 years helping families gain access to ABA services through various insurance companies in different states. Her main goal is to ensure families are able to access ABA services without any surprises. The constant changes in ABA with regards to insurance funding has been challenging over the years but stays informed to ensure our company and families are taken care of.