BRAINS

Breyanna Ybarra

ABA Behavior Technician

Biography

Breyanna is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) behavior technician working with children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Breyanna has completed a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Neuroscience and will be continuing her education to obtain a PhD in Neuropsychology.  Upon completion of her education, Breyanna hopes to become a pediatric neuropsychologist.

Breyanna joins our team with previous experience as a special education support peer in high school and employment at a neurodevelopmental clinic.  Some of the things she most enjoys about working with children are building relationship with them, being in their optimistic presence, and seeing the difference she is able to make.  In her free time, Breyanna enjoys reading, spending time with friends, sitting on her porch, and coloring/painting.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience – Grand Valley State University  – 2023

Areas of Interest

  • Child Development
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Learning and Memory