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. 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
ABLC 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, and became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2016. She is currently the ABLC supervisor and takes an active role in each child’s therapy services. 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.
Amber Myers, AAS, RBT
Senior Staff Consultant/ABA Therapist

Amber Myers graduated from BridgeValley CTC with her Associates in Applied Science in Early Childhood Development in 2014. She is now currently pursuing her B. A. in Child Development at WVU of Parkersburg. She has worked with children of varying ages and capacities since 2010 and started at ABLC in 2016. Amber obtained her RBT certification in 2016.
Morgan Richardson, BA, RBT
Training Coordinator/ABA 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 Simokat, BA, RBT
Senior Staff Consultant/ABA 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
Senior Staff Consultant/ABA 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.
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.
Kalyn Costello, RBT
ABA Therapist
Kalyn’s focus on children with ASD began in 2017, as she stepped into her role as an ABA therapist at ABLC. Kalyn is currently pursuing her RBT certification. Kalyn is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Occupational Development.
Sophie Nellhaus, BA
ABA 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 2016. Sophie is currently pursuing her RBT.