Laurie Schneider

Laurie is a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst with 10 years of experience using ABA strategies to support children with diverse needs. She grew up in Berlin, Germany, and has a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Applied Behavior. Laurie worked as a Behavior Technician and later BCBA/clinical supervisor in a play-based and child-led ABA clinic before transitioning to working as a Behavior Specialist in public schools. In that role, she trained administrators and teachers on how to use least-restrictive and evidence-based strategies to support student behavior in a variety of classroom models. As a Behavior Specialist, Laurie was a trainer for the district in non-violent crisis intervention, behavioral interventions, classroom management, and trauma-informed practices. Before relocating to Maryland, Laurie worked as Assistant Clinical Director for an ABA clinic following assent-based and neurodivergent-affirming practices in ABA. Laurie is committed to using a neurodiversity-affirming approach to uplift students and support their social-emotional development.