Nicole Biagio Siggia
Registered Behavior Technician
Nicole completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Florida International University, followed by her graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Ball State University. Born in Miami, Florida, and of Brazilian heritage, she speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Nicole is passionate about providing resources to the community she serves and ensuring that clients and their families feel supported. She strongly encourages the use of Natural Environment Teaching (NET) to maximize a child’s learning opportunities, combined with positive reinforcement to increase desirable behaviors. She aspires to continue growing within the field of ABA, further enhancing her professional expertise with the goal of becoming a BCBA in the near future and eventually opening her own practice.
Therapeutic Specialties
Autism / Aspergers, ADHD, Children's Behavior Issues, Verbal Behavior, Daily Living Skills, Decrease Aggressive Behaviors, Decrease Tantrums, School Support, Social Skills, Token Systems, Language Support, Improve Attention Concerns, Increase Replacement Behaviors, Self-Care, Learning And Academic Skills, Coping Skills And Self-Regulation
What is important to you, for your client to feel, when working with you?
It is crucial for the client to feel comfortable and establish rapport with the therapist. In addition, it is important to establish a positive and supportive learning environment for the client.
Who do you believe you are for a client as they manage their problems?
As a therapist, we take on the role of mentorship and coaching clients and their families, to assist in navigating behavioral challenges and teaching appropriate replacement behaviors. In addition, we hold the responsibility of providing additional resources if necessary to best support a client and their family.
What drives your passion for seeing clients?
Being a therapist is a fulfilling and rewarding job as evidenced by client progress and overall satisfaction with services being rendered. Providing quality services ensures clients not only establish a bond but also obtain the best possible outcomes.
How do you believe clients "get better"?
This varies from each client as we use a tailored and individualized approach to best meet the needs of the client and their family. Every milestone should be celebrated along the journey towards meeting final goals and adjustments to treatment should be made accordingly if necessary to best assist the individual.
"If they can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn" O. Ivar Lovaas
ABA Department
Education
Florida International University, Bachelor’s in Psychology
Ball State University, Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis; Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis; Certificate in Autism
Client Age Range
Children (2-6), Children (6-12)
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Personal Hobbies
When I am not working, I enjoy drawing as this is my other passion. I also have an interest in race cars and enjoy attending car meets and races held at the speedway when given the opportunity.