About Us
About Us
Embracing Challenges Services was created in 2022. We are a small company but have a big desire to assist and help our clients and families achieve their goals. ECS offers services in many area(s) that meet the clients’ specific needs. We focus on the individual and unique needs of each individual and family here in the communities of South Florida. Some of which include home, center, community outings, aftercare, and Telehealth. Our team consists of therapists who are knowledgeable and diverse in the field of ABA.
Mission & Vision
We believe all individuals and families deserve the opportunity to build a brighter and joyful future. Providing our clients with a comprehensive, high level and compliant behavioral therapy experience is our priority, that is why our innovative team offers one-stop-shop local service.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Helen Mashburn
Co-founder and Clinical Director
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 5 years of experience. Support children, adolescents, and individuals with developmental disabilities, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder, while also offering guidance to parents raising special-needs children.
Jose Ochoteco
Co-founder and Human Resources Manager
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who has more than 7 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Arlie Perez
Co-founder and Office Manager
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), With several years of experience in the field, I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges.
Learners That Benefit From ABA
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS THERAPY HAS BEEN SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO BE BENEFICIAL FOR THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSES.
⦁ Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD ⦁ ADHD ⦁ OCD ⦁ Developmental delay ⦁ Language and communication delay ⦁ Oppositional disorder or ODD ⦁ And more!
How ABA Works
ABA therapy focuses on increasing positive behaviors, social relationships and communication while also addressing challenging behaviors and learning deficits. ABA therapy targets social, academic, language, behavioral, motor and self-care skills. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s specific needs to foster the development of a wide range of life competencies.
At Embracing Challenges
We utilize the play-based model of ABA therapy. Through interactions and problem-solving, kids can express themselves and articulate their feelings in a way that they may not be able to through traditional therapy. Playing opens children up to sharing and lets them learn through experience.
Evidence Based services
Hundreds of academic studies have been done, and they have all resulted in the outcome that ABA is the most effective way to teach individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as individuals with other developmental disabilities. ABA therapy has also been endorsed by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the Association for Science in Autism Treatment. as well as being noted by the Surgeon General as the most effective strategy to treat ASD and other developmental disabilities.