Natalie, M.Ed, PPS, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State University, Fullerton in 2006 and a Masters of Arts Degree in Education from Azusa Pacific University in 2009. In 2009, upon the completion of her fieldwork hours, Natalie received a Pupil Personnel Services Credential and as a result became a credentialed school counselor.
From 2006 to the present, Natalie has worked one-on-one with children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in clinical, home and school settings. Natalie is experienced in ABA, DTT, PECS and social skills training. Natalie has had additional experience and exposure to working with children with ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, depression and social anxiety disorders.
In November 2011, Natalie joined Autism Behavior Services Inc. as a behavior therapist. Before joining the ABS team, Natalie was employed by school districts in the Orange and Los Angeles County areas, as well as, volunteering with a nonprofit organization which implemented social skills groups for low income families.
When Natalie is not working she can be found chasing after her toddler, scrapbooking or reading a great book.