Our Team
We are an enthusiastic, dedicated team of professionals located in the central belt of Scotland. Collectively, we have a range of experience applying the principles of behaviour analysis with children across a variety of settings. We are passionate about providing effective and meaningful services to children with autism and learning difficulties and their families. We work as a team, sharing knowledge and ideas, so that your child’s programme will benefit from our collective expertise and experience.
Jennifer McCann BA, BCaBA – Supervisor
Jennifer has over 15 years experience using Applied Behaviour Analysis / Verbal Behaviour (ABA / VB) with pre-school children through to young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays. Jennifer obtained her BA in Behavioural Science from the University of West of Scotland and has recently achieved her BCaBA qualification through the Florida Institute of Technology. Jennifer also has experience with Pivotal Response Therapy (PRT) and DIR Floortime.
Jennifer supervises home programmes, delivers parent training, provides 1:1 sessions, runs social skills clubs in Glasgow, and provides training in schools/nurseries in Greater Glasgow and Ayrshire.
Laura Young MA, BCBA – Supervisor
Laura is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), with a Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Queens University Belfast. Laura started off as a behaviour therapist for Keys for Learning in 2012 and found her passion in helping young children with developmental and language delays learn new skills using the principles of behaviour. Laura has since gained a wealth of experience working with children ranging from 2-16 years old, supervising home programmes, training new therapists, and attending professional development courses. Laura shows a great commitment and optimism to the families she supports and enthusiasm to the children she works with.
Laura is based in Glasgow and travels across Scotland to provide behaviour services to families, nurseries and schools.
Alison MacDougall, UKBA (Cert), MSc, PGCert, MA (Hons) – Certified Behaviour Analyst
Hi I’m Ali, I’m a Certified Behaviour analyst, UKBA (Cert.). Providing Positive Behaviour Support to children and their families. I have been working with families in and around Edinburgh since 2019 providing home based, 1:1 therapy and parent training as well as offering telehealth (online) delivery. Since 2012, I have worked with children with Autism and additional support needs in a part-time/full-time therapist role, care settings and as a head teacher of Stoa Saturday school (1 year). I have an MA Psychology, PGcert in Autism & Learning and a MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis
I provide individualised, expert-led teaching plans that balance evidence-based strategies, compassionate support and developmental insight. I walk the journey with parents and guide you in teaching your child the functional skills they need for self-advocacy and I help you navigate behavioural challenges with confidence and clarity.
