01/27/2026
It is Team Tuesday here at CADD. Meet Michael, one of our amazing crew at Connecting the Dots.
What is your major?
-My major is Psychology.
What is your role with the Center for Autism and Developmental
Disabilities?
-I am a therapist assistant.
What's a fun fact about you that most people might not know?
-I have 4 rescue pups and would rescue more if I had the means to.
Describe your perfect Saturday!
-It starts with a good cup of coffee after waking up later than usual, some yard work, a Houston’ Texan’s win and a nice family dinner.
What inspired you to work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA),
and/or what keeps you passionate about it every day?
-I am passionate about ABA because I have an adult son on the spectrum, and the tools and techniques that I have learned while working at CADD have helped strengthen our bond and how we communicate. I absolutely love working at the clinic, it is one of the most fulfilling things that I have ever been a part of.
If you could share one message with a family who is just starting
their journey with ABA services, what would it be, and why is
that message important to you?
-ABA works. Patience and consistency is needed, but it works! Being a parent of 4 adult men, I thoroughly wish I would have had some of these tools and techniques when they were younger to help through the difficult melt downs and tantrums. We all learn and respond to situations differently. We did the best we could as a blended family, but timing and consistency make more of a difference than I understood at the time. With that being said, it is still very beneficial to us all now. We still use these techniques to improve our communication and strengthen our bond.
