Today’s ABA in Action

Introducing
Behaviour Services

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM ET 
Cost: Free

Location: Virtual via Zoom
Who should attend: Anyone supporting autistic individuals
with severe behavioural needs

 

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Can’t make it live? The session will be recorded. Remember to register to receive the recording straight to your inbox after the event.

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About this Session

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Geneva Centre for Autism’s NEW Behaviour Services program, created to support children and teens with severe challenging behaviour through compassionate, evidence-based approaches. 
To celebrate the launch, we will take you inside the creation of the program, from the research and collaboration that shaped it, to the real stories of families and staff who have seen the difference firsthand. 
Join Dr. Kelsey Ruppel from FTF Behavioral Consulting, alongside Courtney Neheli and Elyse Tithecott from Geneva Centre for Autism, for an honest, practical look at what it takes to bring modern ABA to life in meaningful ways. 

What You Will Learn: 

  • Learn how ABA is being reimagined with this program through more person-centred, compassionate methods 
  • What Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) are, and how they guide the new program 
  • The core principles — safety, dignity, and trust that shape every step of the approach 
  • Why we adopted the PFA/SBT model and how it’s making a difference 
  • How the partnership with FTF Behavioral Consulting brought the program to life 
  • Hear real stories and results from the first participants and what’s next for future cohorts 
  • Take part in a live Q&A and ask questions directly to the expert

Be part of an engaging session filled with real experiences and expert insight.

Can’t make it live? The session will be recorded. Remember to register to receive the recording straight to your inbox after the event.


Our Speakers

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Dr. Kelsey Ruppel

Executive Director and Chief Clinical Officer at FTF Behavioral Consulting

Dr. Kelsey Ruppel specializes in Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT), focusing on assessing and treating dangerous behaviour and preventing its development in young children with developmental disabilities. With more than two decades of experience as a special educator and behaviour analyst, Dr. Ruppel has published her work in peer-reviewed journals and served as the editorial assistant for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. She holds a master’s degree in special education from Johns Hopkins University and a doctorate in behaviour analysis from Western New England University, where she trained under Dr. Greg Hanley.

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Courtney Neheli

Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ont.) and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Courtney Neheli is the Manager of Clinical Services at the Geneva Centre for Autism. Since joining Geneva Centre in 2014, she has led multidisciplinary teams delivering evidence-based supports to youth, adults, and caregivers. Her work emphasizes practical, compassionate approaches that enhance communication, emotional regulation, and community inclusion. Courtney also plays a key role in the development and implementation of the Behaviour Services (PFA & SBT Clinic) program, helping to ensure person-centred, evidence-based care for individuals with complex behavioural needs.

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Elyse Tithecott

Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ont.) and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)

Elyse is a Supervising Senior Therapist at the Geneva Centre for Autism. She joined Geneva Centre in 2022 after earning her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Applied Disability Studies from Brock University. Elyse works across the Adult Services Department and the Behaviour Services program (PFA & SBT Clinic), collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and caregivers to design and deliver effective, evidence-based supports. Her work focuses on using individualized, compassionate strategies that build independence and promote meaningful integration across all environments.