A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
– Chinese Proverb
At Step By Step Behavior Concepts our mission is to serve Lake County’s wonderful population by providing behavior analytic services for its families. We will work as a team with the families in the area to provide training and assistance in developing behavior plans that will benefit the entire family.
Daycare Support
Our team will provide targeted teacher training for your fantastic team, support the classroom teachers, and conduct parent training.
One-to-One Behavioral Intervention
We will work one-on-one with children focusing on increasing communication and positive behaviors and decreasing those behaviors targeted for reduction.
Virtual Parent Meetings
Each month a parent training will be available which will be conducted via zoom. We encourage parents to find the training they are interested in and sign up for it. Feel free to request training topics!
Teacher Training
A team member will conduct a staff training targeting classroom management or an intensive training for new teachers that will increase behavior management skills.
Social Skills Groups
Groups of children with similar interests and ages will be paired in a group. These structured groups will focus on increasing social skills and positive interactions with peers.
Meet the Owners
Hello! I’m Ali Holt
I am a board certified behavior analyst working out of Clermont, Florida. I have lived in the area for 9 years. During this time, I have worked for both Lake and Orange County Public Schools providing behavior analytic assistance. Throughout my career, I have worked with children and adults ages 2-22 in a school setting and a therapeutic setting. My experience varies from behavior reduction to teaching new skills in both a home and school setting. I have done parent trainings for a local day care center and teacher trainings for two schools. I want to give back to the community and help in any way I can.
Hello! I’m Stephanie Freeman
I have been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for over 10 years. I have worked with children and young adults ages 2-22 with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges in a variety of settings including residential, school based, early intervention and in home. For the past 9 years I have worked as a consultant in Lake County Public Schools and am now expanding my focus to working with children at home with their families. My goal is to be able to help families manage behaviors in such a way that promotes adaptive behavior while at the same time reducing negative behaviors.
Hello! I’m Brandon Freeman
My name is Brandon Freeman, I have been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for 11 years, providing ABA services in Lake county for 9 of those. I have served in a variety of settings that have helped me to develop a wide range of practical experience including: residential case management, in-home case management, center based service delivery and school consulting. I have experience using multiple assessments to develop individualized programming for clientele in acquisitional skill development, behavior reduction, and social skills development. I have worked with a wide range of clientele, ranging from 2 years old, to 70 years old with diverse intellectual and developmental disability diagnoses. My passion for helping others allows me to find a career as a BCBA that provides the opportunity to change the lives of the people I come into contact with in a positive way.
Hello! I’m Jordan Holt
I have been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2009. I have worked mostly with children and young adults ages 2-22 with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges in a variety of settings. Most recently, I served as the Center Director for the Florida Autism Center in Clermont. Before that, I worked with families in their homes on skill acquisition and behavior reduction goals. Our family moved to Clermont in 2012! We have had the privilege to get to know many of our families in the community. Our goal is to continue to meet new families and serve them in whatever ways they need!
Meet the Team
Hello! I’m Heather Scott
My name is Heather and I have been working as a behavior analyst for over 20 years. I had the privilege of completing 3 years of doctoral work beyond my master’s, and I’m also a certified ESE teacher in NY state. I have worked with children from as young as 6 months through adulthood, with a variety of disabilities. The majority of my career has focused on school-based services, however, I have also served as a clinical director for both home and clinic-based services. I have supervised and consulted with many BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, university-based student analysts, teachers, and parents over the years. I am very passionate about helping children and families, and as a mother of 3 children myself, I know how important it is to have support. So grateful to be part of the SBSBC team!
Hello! I’m Michelle Estes
I have been in ABA since 2017, first as an RBT for 2 years, then as a BCBA for 2 years. I have worked primarily with children ages 18 months to 13 years. I have worked with kiddos with severe problem behavior and limited vocabulary, assisting in increasing their communication skills. I have taught vocals, Picture Exchange, and sign language to kids on the spectrum. I have also worked as a clinical supervisor then and a Center Director for Florida Autism Center. I am passionate about helping kids and assisting families in making great gains with their children.
Hello! I’m Linda Jimenez
I have lived in Clermont since 2010, I have my degree in Event Management (UCF-Rosen). I have been able to apply my past experiences in events through administrative duties and working in customer service. I have worked at Florida Autism Center in Clermont as an Assistant Office Manager and now have the privilege to work as the Administrative Office Manager for Step By Step Behavior Concepts. I hope to grow and continue building relationships in the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a clinical site location?
We do not at this time have a physical location. Our staff will work with clients in the home or community.
Will you work with siblings?
With parent permission, we will work with clients and their siblings together to work on communication and social skills.
How long will services last?
This will depend upon authorization from your insurance carrier based on the medical necessity of the services we provide. The BCBA will complete an initial assessment which is submitted to the insurance company along with the authorization request. Authorized services could range anywhere from 1 – 40 hours per week. Typically the authorizations for services must be re-submitted every 3-6 months, and the child is discharged once goals are met.
Are your staff experienced and qualified?
All of our staff are required to be board certified behavior analysts or registered behavior technicians. Our Techs will receive daily supervision.
Are parents involved in ABA therapy?
Yes, involvement of parents or caregivers is necessary to success. From answering questions about your child and his/her behavior during the initial assessment to collecting data for the BCBA to review, parents play an integral role. The BCBA will train parents or caregivers on the programs we implement so that you can respond consistently to your child’s behavior even when we are not there.
Can you help with behavior problems at school?
Yes, our BCBAs have extensive experience in working with teachers to address behavior problems that are occurring in school or daycare. You will need to check with your child’s school or daycare about their policy for private providers and to obtain any required paperwork.
Contact Us
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863-797-4237
Stephanie Freeman M.S., BCBA
Primary location: Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares
Ali Holt M.S., BCBA
Primary location: Clermont, Minneola, Groveland