David DePetris, M.S.Ed., BCBA®, LBA, ASDCS
Founder & Board Certified Behavior Analyst®
David is a Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst® and Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ranging in age from 2 to 55. Since 2005, he has been dedicated to helping people of all ages achieve greater independence and an improved quality of life.
David earned his master’s degree in education as well as his Board Certification and Licensure in 2015. Before relocating to Connecticut, he served as a Clinical Director at Nashoba Learning Group (Bedford, MA), a private, non-profit school and adult services program for individuals with profound autism. During his tenure at NLG, David was a core member of the Research Team, Group Training, and Senior Mentoring teams, where he provided leadership and guidance to teachers, therapists, and fellow BCBAs.
In addition to his clinical work, David has served as an Adjunct Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis at Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA, a Clinical Consultant, and an ABA Supervisor. He has presented at national conferences and institutions, including the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, on topics ranging from individual behavior change to class-wide behavior management strategies. His published work utilizing Skill-based treatment, appears in The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, the field’s leading peer-reviewed journal.
David lives in Milford, Connecticut, with his wife Lauren and two children.