The ABA For Disability Center primarily offers Applied Behavior Analysis services for Autism Spectrum Disorders and other moderate to severe disabilities and/or syndromes that are not subject to regression. The treatment provided is based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a scientifically validated approach recognized as effective for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders and included in Guideline of the Italian National Institute of Health.
The Center
Mission
The primary goal of ABA For Disability Center for ABA and Neurosciences is to provide access to treatment that is both effective and aligned with national guidelines, supporting the family in every phase and addressing the needs of each individual child, adolescent, or adult. The center aims to guide them through their journey toward social and professional integration. A key focus will be on family engagement, with attention to all family relationships, while also fostering opportunities for interaction and sharing with peers.
The Neuroarchitecture Project
Our Team
Dr. Valeria Pascale
DIRECTOR
Psychologist, Behavior Analyst
Ph.D Student in Applied Behavior Analysis at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology University, Chicago.
She earned a master’s degree in behavioral and Applied Cognitive Psychology with focus on Psychiatric Sciences on the neurobiology of impulsivity. She also earned an II Level master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, a II level master in Clinical Neuropsychology and a II level master degree in Law. She gained specific expertise in the field of treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders and ABA programs supervised by BCBA / BCBA-D Behavioral Analysts, internationally renowned with children, adolescents, and adults. She has published a Handbook of Neuroscience and Criminal Law, currently working as a Behavior Analyst for individual assessment and evaluation of children, adolescent and adults supervised by BCBA/BCBA-D. Engaged in research projects with public organizations (universities) and private organizations in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis and Neuroscience. She is teaching in training courses both in Italy and other Countries.
Areas of expertise: Autism Spectrum Disorder, adolescent and adults with severe and aggressive behavior, Functional Analysis, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Law and Criminal Justice, Psychiatric Disorder.
Dr. Amilcare Calbi
HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
As administrative and accounting manager of various companies, both public and private, he has developed solid technical skills over the years. He has focused his professional interest on administrative management, and has also served as the Head of Human Resources Management, gaining much experience in the organisation, training, and evaluation of employees. Furthermore, he has acquired competency in the management of interpersonal relationships, skills classification, and administrative and managerial problem resolution.
Our Staff
Dr. Sara Bassani
Psychologist, Behavior Analyst-BCBA, ABA Master Teacher
Dr. Teresa Concilio
Doctor of applied behavioral and cognitive psychology, ABA therapist
Dr. Carmela Ginolfi
Psychologist, Expert in Clinical Neuropsychology, ABA Therapist
Dr. Cecilia Salerno
ABA therapist, professional Gestalth counselor
Dr. Carmen De Gennaro
Pedagogist, Behavior Analyst, IBA
Dr. Francesca Salerno
Nurse, ABA therapist
Dr. Giuseppe Giordano
Psychologist, ABA therapist