Applied Behavior Learning Center

A non-profit, 501 (c)(3) Program for children with autism & related disorders

'WE TEACH THEM HOW TO LEARN'

325 Sixth Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ablc2009/

ABLC
325 Sixth Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25303
ph: (304) 720-3383
alt: (304) 546-0897

Our Staff
At Applied Behavior Learning Center all of our therapists are RBT certified or pursuing their RBT. Our team strives to set a higher standard in autism intervention by providing each of our clients with individualized evidence based treatment. Our staff is passionate about providing the highest level of care to every client. Please continue reading below to meet our ABLC staff members!
Malena Scalise, M.A., BCBA
Chief Executive Officer
Malena Scalise is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's Degree in Psychology. Malena takes an active role in training therapists, writing programs, and raising funds for ABLC. In addition, she evaluates the children on a regular basis to ensure that all progress at a successful rate. She has over 17 years of experience working with children with autism by utilizing the Applied Behavior Analysis Model.
Jimmie Jordan, MS, BCaBA
Director of Operations
Jimmie holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Assistant (BCaBA). Jimmie is also credentialed to provide Birth to Three Services in West Virginia. She plays an active role at ABLC by overseeing day to day operations, completing assessments and consulting with families and several surrounding school districts. She has 15 years of experience in the field of ABA that includes performing therapy, training and supervising employees, conducting functional assessments, writing positive behavior plans and advocating for children in our area.
Danielle Kolb, BA, RBT
Clinic Supervisor
Danielle Kolb graduated from WVU with a B.A. in Psychology in 2014. Upon graduating she provided behavioral health treatment to children and adults with varying disorders including ASD. She has been with ABLC since 2015, where she currently serves as the Clinic Supervisor. Danielle has a strong passion for helping each child reach their maximum potential, and takes pride in working very closely with our BCBA's, families, and staff to ensure seamless implementation of each child’s individualized treatment plan. She is currently pursuing her BCaBA.
Morgan Richardson, BA, RBT
Lead Therapist
Morgan Richardson graduated from WVU in 2016 with a B.A. in Psychology. While at WVU, she interned under Dr. Susannah Poe at the Intensive Autism Service Delivery Clinic providing ABA therapy to children ages 2-6. Morgan came to work at ABLC in May of 2016 and became a certified Registered Behavior Technician by March 2017. Morgan is currently pursuing her BCBA.
Hayley Otzenberger, BA, RBT
Lead Therapist
Hayley Simokat graduated from Marshall University in 2014 with a B.A. in Psychology. She has had the privilege of working with children of all ages and capacities since 2010. Her focus on children with ASD began in 2016, as she stepped into her role as an ABA Therapist at ABLC. Hayley received her certification to be a Registered Behavior Technician in March of 2017. She is currently pursuing her BCaBA.
Morghan Burns, BA, RBT
Lead Therapist
Morghan Burns graduated from Marshall University in 2017 with a B.A. in Psychology. Morghan always had an interest in working with children, and upon graduating she realized she would like to focus on children with autism. She became an RBT in November of 2017. Morghan is currently pursuing her BCBA.
Sophie Nellhaus, BA, RBT
Lead Therapist
Sophie is a recent graduate of WVU where she majored in Psychology. While at WVU Sophie had the oppurtunity to intern at the Intensive Autism Service Delivery Clinic under Dr. Susannah Poe. Sophie has experience being a research assistant for the Behavior Analysis Research Lab at WVU as well. Sophie interned with ABLC in the summer of 2017 and returned to our team full time in May of 2018.
Karissa Keen, RBT
ABA Therapist
Karissa Keen has had the privilege of working with children of all ages and capacities since 2011. Her focus on children with ASD began in 2017, as she stepped into her role as an ABA Therapist at ABLC. She became a Registered Behavior Technician in September of 2017. Karissa is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology and ABA.
Kalyn Costello, RBT
ABA Therapist
Kalyn Costello has always had a passion for helping others. Kalyn's focus on children with ASD began in 2017, as she stepped into her role as an ABA Therapist at ABLC. She became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2017.
Sarah Means, AAS
ABA Therapist
Sarah Means graduated from BrideValley CTC in 2015 with an Associate in Applied Science with a concentration in Autism. Sarah recently joined our team in July. She has always had a passion in working with children with ASD. She is currently working on her RBT and will take her certification within the upcoming months.
Claudia Lea, B.S.
ABA Therapist
Claudia Lea is a recent graduate of Marshall University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders with a minor in Psychology. She has always loved working with children, and has collegiate experience in the field of speech language pathology and children with ASD. She began working at ABLC in August of 2018, and will recieve for RBT certification in the upcoming months.
Mary Fluharty, B.A.
ABA Therapist
Mary Fluharty is a graduate from the University of Charleson with a BA in Elementary Studies and Early Childhood Development. Upon graduating, Mary worked with various age groups implementing academic programs. Mary began working at ABLC in September of 2018, and is currently working on her RBT certification.
Sarah Ellison
ABA Therapist
Sarah Ellison is a former WVU student who has always had a passion for helping others. Sarah recently joined our ABLC team in September of 2018, and is completing her RBT certication.