About
About Us
JBA Institute (JBA) is an agency that specializes in behavior intervention services for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities. Utilizing principles of the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA), we develop an individualized behavior intervention program tailored for each client.
JBA Institute has been certified with Nonpublic Agency status by the California Department of Education and has also been established as a vendor with the California Regional Center system. We also are accepted by many insurance companies and health plans.
We offer ABA therapy at our Long Beach CA clinic, with home-based service available at select locations throughout Orange County and Los Angeles County CA.
Philosophy
Using scientifically supported intervention strategies, we teach clients to more independently access the opportunities and resources available to them, so that they can become engaged and happy members of their family, school, and community. We value providing our services in a culturally responsive and collaborative nature.
We celebrate every member of the team, including the client, parents, fellow staff, teachers, and other stakeholders, as unique individuals who are working together to enrich each other’s lives. Despite different perspectives, we can all learn from each other and work collaboratively on behalf of the clients we serve. We believe in respecting our clients, parents, employees, and colleagues. Part of maximizing each client’s success is also by ensuring that they are happy and excited about being an active participant in the world around them.
Additionally, we feel strongly about high quality training for all members of our intervention teams. Our supervisors also maintain low caseload sizes to allow for appropriate and ethical levels of supervision and oversight for all of their clients.
Diversity Statement
We believe in a professional practice that is accountable, moral, and culturally sensitive
Our Team
Chief Clinical Officer
Elise Ball, M.A., BCBA
With over 15 years of experience working with children, Elise serves as the Regional Clinical Director for JBA Institute, overseeing clinical operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services across the regions. As a passionate and dedicated Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Elise is committed to improving the lives of children and families through collaborative, compassionate, individualized care.
Elise received her undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation Science with a focus on Occupational Therapy from the University of Tennessee, followed by a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Throughout her career, she has worked with children and young adults, ranging from 1 to 22 years old, specializing in those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, visual impairment, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.
Outside of her professional role, Elise enjoys training for triathlons, hiking, exploring new cuisines, and teaching tricks to her Australian Shepherd, Knox.
Clinical Director
Ashley Scotti, M.A., BCBA
Ashley has worked in the field of ABA since 2012. She graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Shortly after receiving her degree, she was introduced to the field of ABA and started working as an ABA therapist with children with autism
She has since received her master’s degree in education with an emphasis on applied behavior analysis and become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ashley has worked with children with autism as well as other diagnoses and developmental disabilities.
Program Supervisor Elizabeth Tecuanhuehue, M.S., BCBA
Elizabeth began working with JBA Institute in 2014 after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Long Beach. In 2016, she began her graduate course work while continuing to gain experience in the behavior analysis field. Since then, she has obtained her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis and has become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Elizabeth has primarily worked with children and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Program Supervisor
Jacqueline Daut, M.S., BCBA
Jacqueline received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and religious studies from Missouri State University in 2019. Jacqueline was introduced to the field of ABA in 2018 where she began her work as a behavior therapist. Jacqueline has since received her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis from National University in 2022 and has obtained her certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Throughout her career, Jacqueline has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with ASD and other developmental delays.
Senior Behavior Technicians
Our senior behavior technicians directly provide one-to-one behavior intervention services to clients, as well as assist the program supervisor and/or consultant with the clinical and administrative management of client cases. Examples of these duties include, but are not limited to, organizing and conducting team meetings, analyzing client progress and recommending programming modifications, and training behavior technicians.
All of our senior behavior technicians also hold the registered behavior technician (RBT) credential.
Behavior Technicians
Our behavior technicians are responsible for directly providing one-to-one behavior intervention services while collecting data and documenting client progress throughout their sessions. Additionally, they also participate in team meetings with other staff members and parents to review the client’s progress and discuss the overall treatment plan.
Many of our behavior technicians also hold the registered behavior technician (RBT) credential.