Kara Almeida, M.Ed., M.S., BCBA, LBA

Kara Almeida became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in June 2026. She joined CCSN in December 2023 as a Lead Behavior Technician and has nine years of experience supporting children ages 2 to 16 with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Kara holds a master’s degree in Special Education (K–12) and a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Saint Joseph. While completing her graduate coursework in applied behavior analysis, Kara received extensive clinical training and supervision at CCSN in her role as a Lead Behavior Technician.

Kara’s professional experience spans public and outplacement school, clinical, and home-based settings. She has particular experience supporting nonspeaking and minimally speaking children and individuals with complex support needs. Throughout her professional experience and training, Kara has worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, individualized support based on the unique needs of the individuals she serves. Kara also has a strong background in staff training and has utilized Behavioral Skills Training (BST) to teach client-specific protocols, promote treatment fidelity, and support consistent implementation across team members.

Kara’s professional interests include functional communication training, toileting and daily living skill development, behavior reduction, early intervention, and promoting greater independence across daily routines and environments. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals in developing skills that foster independence in their everyday lives. Kara also has a strong interest in the intersection of applied behavior analysis and speech-language pathology and hopes to further her education in speech-language pathology in the future. Kara values a collaborative and individualized approach to care and is dedicated to working alongside families, educators, and multidisciplinary professionals to develop meaningful supports that reflect each individual’s unique strengths and needs. She is committed to promoting independence and meaningful skill development for the children and families she serves.