Ashley Romina, BCBA

Co-Founder

Ashley Romina, M.Ed., BCBA, is a dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst and with over a decade of experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ursuline College and her Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education from Ohio University, along with completing her behavior analyst training through the Florida Institute of Technology. 

Ashley is skilled in designing and implementing evidence-based interventions, conducting functional assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans that foster meaningful skill acquisition. She has worked extensively in early intervention, specializing in naturalistic, play-based instruction such as the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), discrete trial training (DTT), and natural environment teaching (NET). She prides herself on focusing on family-oriented treatment goals that support a learner’s ability to generalize skills to their daily life, using the client’s family as a guide and promoting an interdisciplinary team approach. She is PECS Level 1 certified and actively engaged in professional development, with specialized training in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment. As both a clinician and advocate, Ashley values building strong, trusting relationships with families and team members, ensuring that each learner’s strengths and needs are met with compassion, cultural humility, and a commitment to meaningful progress creating supportive environments where clients can thrive.

Beyond her professional work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, gardening, cooking, and creating hand-thrown pottery. She is an active volunteer at a local cat rescue and finds joy in giving back to her community.