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Dr. Thomas Willis

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Name: Dr. Thomas Willis
Role / Credential: Co-Founder of IABA
Areas of Expertise: Positive Behavioral Support (PBS)

Bio: Dr. Thomas Willis is the co-founder of IABA and a leading authority in behavior analysis, known for his expertise in developing positive, non-linear, multi-element behavioral support models. With extensive experience working with individuals exhibiting severe behavioral challenges, Dr. Willis has played a key role in advancing the use of proactive and person-centered behavioral interventions. His approach focuses on reducing problem behaviors by enhancing the environments in which individuals live and work. Through his teaching, Dr. Willis empowers behavior analysts and professionals to implement strategies that not only address behavioral issues but also foster personal growth and community integration.

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Being an RBT for me was extremely fun because where were you going to find a place where you can be completely silly without having to worry what people thought about you? This was the only job that made me feel like I could make a dramatic difference while being myself.

I also liked to be surrounded by people that had the same goals of wanting to help kids and the teamwork made the job much easier and more enjoyable.

Change and progress was the ultimate goal for our kiddos. The early intervention program was seriously only a miracle because I saw changes in the kiddos that from day one, you wouldn’t even recognize who they were.

Changes from being able to utter 3-4 words where they can only make a syllable from when they started, the behavior decreases in which kiddo that used to engage in 30-40 0 self-harm to only half, learning how to wait during games, table work where they use to swipe and drop to the floor if they had to.

My favorite was when the parents would tell us what amazing progress they were making at home. I used to tear up and felt for these parents so much because it was already difficult for them and now, they can trust and rely on ABA and the therapists knowing their goal was ours.

By Emma Rogers, BA, RBT

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