Scott is a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in New Jersey who has been working with individuals with autism and their families for over 30 years. Scott originally joined Sunny Days in 2003, and worked as an independent contractor, serving as an ABA team leader within the New Jersey Early Intervention System. Scott began his career working with adults with autism in community employment settings for the Eden Family of Services where he served as a teacher, job coach, community employment specialist and eventually served as the Assistant Director of Employment Services. He additionally assisted the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey in the development of an ABA program for children with autism and intensive behavioral needs. He presently serves as Sunny Days’ Autism Clinical Educator and member of the Clinical and Quality Assurance team. He additionally provides clinical consultation to Sunny Days’ Sunshine Centers. As a parent of an adult child with special needs, Scott is well aware of the challenges that parents and caregivers face who are in similar positions. He has dedicated his career to developing and implementing evidence-based child, parent, and family-friendly interventions and strategies. Scott received his undergraduate degree in Special Education from Trenton State College and his Master of Arts in Counseling from the College of New Jersey. In addition, he received his Educational Supervisor’s Certification from Rutgers University, where he also completed the requisite coursework to become a BCBA.
