Manuela holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Jacksonville State University, Alabama and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She received extensive training in Verbal Behavior programs and the treatment of severe behaviors at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, GA.
In 2009, she founded Applied Behavioral Consulting, LLC to provide quality services to individuals with developmental disorders of all ages. Using various models including staff and parent training, consultation, and direct therapy, she has offered services in the family’s home, schools, clinics, daycare centers, residential programs, and day habilitation centers.
Manuela is a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA), and the Georgia Association of Behavior Analysis (GABA).
Manuela has two daughters and a granddaughter and grandson.