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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the scientific study of behavior that uses positive reinforcement to help clients learn. The goals of ABA include increasing adaptive behaviors, such as communication, independence, and social interactions, and decreasing interfering behaviors, such as aggression and eloping (wandering or running away).
Occupational Therapy
The term occupation refers to activities that occupy your time. For kids, the most important areas of occupation include play, school, and activities of daily living (dressing, eating, bathing). Occupational Therapy sessions are individualized based on the learner’s needs but commonly focus on fine motor skills, visual motor skills, motor coordination, motor planning, and sensory processing to help your child participate in everyday life.
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy supports an individual in communicating in a more functional way by improving verbal, nonverbal, and social communication skills. In addition to individual sessions, clients may join language groups with their peers at the center to address communication and interaction in a group setting. These groups provide valuable opportunities for children to practice and improve social communication skills in a supportive and structured environment!
Visual Immersion System
The Visual Immersion System™ (VIS™) is an evidence-based, technology-supported method developed to enhance communication and language skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. The VIS™ framework utilizes specifically-designed immersive visual supports and other technologies that are supported by decades of research and evidence-based practice.
Find your passion at Autism Care Partners
Are you ready to make a life-changing difference in the lives of children?
If so, Autism Care Partners is the perfect place for you!
Whether you have experience as a Behavior Technician, Occupational Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist or are interested in pursuing a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we warmly encourage you to consider joining our team.
Contact our Recruiting team at Recruiting@AutismCarePartners.com to learn about available opportunities!
Meet team Ludlow
Maren Farrell, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA
Clinical Director
Maren is a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst and the Clinical Director at the Ludlow, MA location. She has a master’s degree in education from Cambridge College with a certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has been in the field for nearly 10 years, working with a diverse population in home-based, public school, and center-based settings.
Jennifer Arce
Family Liaison
Jen began her role as Family Liaison at the Ludlow Center in March 2026, bringing with her seventeen years of experience serving children and families as a Director at the Boys & Girls Club of Ludlow. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships with children and families, connected them with resources, and supported youth in the community. This experience has provided a natural foundation for her work as a Family Liaison, where she continues to advocate for and guide families through important milestones and challenges.
In recognition of her dedication to young people and the community, Jen received the Service to Youth Award from the Ludlow Boys & Girls Club in 2011 and was honored with the same award by Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 2016.
Jen is excited to get to know each family and provide guidance and support every step of the way, always keeping each family’s unique needs at the forefront. She loves watching the progress and successes of every client and looks forward to learning and growing alongside the amazing team at the Ludlow center.
Shayna Foisy M.S., OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Shayna is a Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist. She graduated from Bay Path University with her master’s degree in occupational therapy in Longmeadow, MA in 2019. Shayna has experience working in early intervention and within a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic. Driven by a passion for supporting children in their sensory exploration, Shayna is committed to making therapy fun, engaging and impactful. Shayna focuses on creating a collaborative, supportive and meaningful environment through working on fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, ADLs and social
participation.
Emily Cabana, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Emily graduated with her master’s degree from Worcester State University in May 2024. She has experience working in a middle/high school setting as a SLP. She continues to provide early intervention visits after work. She loves using a play-based, child-led approach to therapy.
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Build a brighter tomorrow
Let’s come together to create a brighter future for our little ones and make a life-changing impact for children and families at Autism Care Partners. At ACP, we offer a comprehensive range of services all in one place, including ABA Therapy, Diagnostic Evaluations, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.
*Please note that services vary by location.
