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ABA THERAPY IN AVON, OHIO

Compassionate ABA Therapy for Children in Avon, OH

At Building Blocks Therapy, we use evidence-based, play-based ABA therapy to help children build communication, social, behavioral and everyday life skills. Our Avon team is here to support your family every step of the way.
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Building Blocks Therapy accepts most major insurance plans.

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DESIGNED FOR LEARNING, PLAY AND EVERYDAY GROWTH

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Indoor Sports

Our indoor sports equipment helps children strengthen their bodies while working on teamwork, sportsmanship, following directions and tolerating loss.

Pretend Play

Our “pretend play” room is a child favorite for learning new skills through dress-up and make-believe.
Life Skills

Life Skills

Our laundry and life skills rooms is a great space for children to learn or become independent in daily life tasks.
WHAT IS ABA THERAPY?

Evidence-Based Care That Helps Children Thrive

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a proven, science-backed approach that helps children with autism build the skills they need to succeed at home, in school and in the community.
  • Individualized treatment plans based on your child’s needs
  • Builds communication, social, learning and life skills
  • Clinic-based therapy options
  • BCBA-supervised and data-driven progress
  • Insurance accepted – we help you understand your benefits
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WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE BUILDING BLOCKS THERAPY

Why choose us?

Personalised, evidence-based care that helps your child grow while keeping your family involved every step of the way.

Child-centered approach

We focus on your child’s strengths and growth.

Parent involvement

We empower you with tools to support progress at home.

Measurable results

Data-driven methods ensure continuous improvement.
The people behind the progress

Meet the Avon Team

Every clinician at our Avon clinic is trained in evidence-based, naturalistic ABA — with a BCBA supervising every treatment plan. They’re not just therapists. They’re joy-bringers.

Alyssa Deley, BCBA + Trex

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Molly Forrey

Co-Clinical Director

Sara Boehm, BCaBA

Co-Clinical Director

Jessica Balut, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Alyssa Deley, BCBA + Trex

Alyssa, a devoted ABA professional with a background in Developmental Psychology, began her career in a pediatric hospital, where she observed the distinct treatment of typically and atypically developing children. This experience fueled her passion for bridging the care gap, leading her to specialize in ABA. Her medical field experience drives her focus on empowering clients in their medical care and daily tasks, with a strong emphasis on psychological well-being, compassion, empathy, and self-advocacy. Alyssa’s diverse ABA experience includes working in schools, centers, and hospitals, catering to a wide age range of clients. She holds a Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology with specializations in Children with Special Healthcare Needs, Child Life, and Child and Youth Development. Additionally, she is BCBA and COBA certified and has specialized training in trauma-informed care. Passionate about her work, Alyssa cherishes witnessing her clients’ growth and celebrating their achievements. At Building Blocks Therapy, she values the collaborative culture among BCBAs and RBTs, enhancing the center’s compassionate and client-focused ideals.

BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Molly Forrey

Molly grew up in Avon Lake and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Ohio University in 2021. She discovered her passion for ABA while working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at the Avon Building Blocks Therapy location, leading her to pursue a Master’s in Psychology with a specialization in ABA, which she completed in 2023. Molly loves forming meaningful connections with clients and their families and takes great pride in seeing the progress her clients make over time. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and reading.

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Sara Boehm, BCaBA

Sara pursued a career in ABA after falling in love with the field as an RBT. She loves helping children learn meaningful skills with fully individualized programs and teaching strategies that might not be available in other settings. As a BCaBA, Sara has a special interest in teaching communication skills using AAC technology in collaboration with SLPs. She is passionate about supporting the next generation of behavior analysts and providing mentorship to trainees as they learn to become knowledgeable, dedicated, and caring professionals. Sara is proud to work at Building Blocks Therapy, where the team is committed to ongoing growth and learning in the areas of compassionate care and neurodiversity. She enjoys seeing children have fun and feel comfortable while being shown compassion and respect.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Jessica Balut, BCBA

Jessica Balut is a professional in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a strong background in psychology, international education, and caregiver training. Her journey began while working as a nanny for a child with ASD, where she saw firsthand the meaningful impact of ABA on both development and family life. This experience inspired her to pursue ABA as a career. Jessica has diverse experience applying behavior management strategies across various settings, including working with large families with special needs, serving as an Assistant Houseparent in a boarding school, and spending five years in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. There, she first worked as an ESL teacher before becoming the Director of International Academics, overseeing and training a team that grew from 4 to over 40 international teachers. Her global experience strengthened her interest in multiculturalism, cross-language communication, and advocacy.

Clinical Director

Erin Bailosky-Arter, BCBA

While in college, Erin worked as a nanny for a child with ASD and was inspired to pursue a career working with children on the spectrum. Erin loves working on social skills development and executive functioning skills and enjoys training and teaching others. Erin has worked with kids of all ages, has a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Education, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Erin is passionate about ABA and working with children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. She loves working at Building Blocks Therapy because it is child-centered, flexible, and offers custom-made treatment plans to each child.