BRAINS

Kyra Toburen

ABA Behavior Technician

Biography

Kyra is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) behavior technician working with children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  She is attending Grand Valley State University and studying psychology and business.  Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, she plans to continue her education obtaining master’s and doctorate degrees in the field of psychology.

Kyra has experience working with children of all ages as a YMCA camp counselor and inclusion specialist.  She especially enjoys how fun and curious children are and finds it amazing to watch how fast they learn and grow.  In her future career, she would love to support children and families of all abilities.  In her free time, Kyra enjoys playing volleyball as well as water and snow skiing.

Education

Psychology – Grand Valley State University  – In Progress

Areas of Interest

  • Family Psychology
  • Child Development
  • Mental Health