Catalina received her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of South Florida. Her interest in behavior analysis began during a volunteering opportunity at an orphanage for children with special needs. During her graduate studies, Catalina became a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and worked directly with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and developmental delays. She has experience assessing skill levels, developing skill-acquisition programs and implementing behavior-reduction interventions.
