Kori’s Behavioral Center
About Us
Driven by our own family’s story of raising a child with special needs, we are committed to providing unsurpassed ABA Services at our behavioral center in California.
Our Story
Kori’s Behavioral Center is not just a business name, it’s a story. It’s a story of love, heartbreak, courage, strength, and the unconditional love of a mother that would triumph against all odds.
Our company was founded by Sean Khodabakshian and Kori is the name of his niece. Anyone who has met Kori knows that it is virtually impossible not to fall in love with her. She is beautiful, cheerful, loving, playful, and… she has down syndrome.
When Sean received the news that his brother and his wife had lost their second child, Kali, to crib death they were devastated. Shortly thereafter however, good news followed. Sean’s brother notified him that he and his wife were expecting another child. To their surprise, that child, Kori, would be beautifully unique and differently abled.
Kori’s parents knew during the pregnancy that Kori would be born with down syndrome. Regardless, they refused to abort the child and committed to doing whatever it takes to give Kori the best life possible. While we understand the challenges of raising a child with special needs, all of us who have been blessed by having Kori in our lives are glad that her parents chose to raise her.
Today, Kori is doing excellent and making a lasting impression on everyone because her parents put her in therapy very early on. However, our story doesn’t end with Kori. At the center of it all, there is an unseen hero whom we can’t fail to mention. That hero is Kori’s exceptional caretaker and loving mom, Christina! In fact, she is the inspiration behind our ground-breaking hybrid agency.
While Sean was impressed with the tools and resources available to help Kori, he could not help but notice that there was a lack of support for Christina. She was overwhelmed by the challenges of raising a child with special needs and had very little time for herself, not to mention her health and fitness. This was the moment that the big “what if” question popped into Sean’s head. Being a professional trainer himself, he asked, what if there was a special type of service that provided therapy for children with special needs and parents who simply need a little time to care for themselves? Hence, the birth of Kori’s Behavioral Center, Inc.. A company dedicated to healthy living for children and parents alike. Our center is a unique combination of an ABA Therapy Agency for children with behavioral health challenges and a Fitness Center for those children, and their parents, who aspire to live a fit and healthy life while caring for their loved one.
About Our behavioral center In California
Our ABA program takes a holistic approach, providing everything our child and adult clients and their families need to live their healthiest life.
- ABA Therapy
- Physical Fitness Training
- Parent Training
- Employment Training
- Support Groups
Real Professionals. Real Results.
Our Lead BCBA
Audrey Ronquillo
Ms. Ronquillo has provided ABA treatment since 2016. She held positions as a Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, Lead Trainer, Mid-Tier Supervisor, Behavior Consultant and Behavior Analyst prior to becoming a Clinical Director. Her experience ranges from working with individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities during 1:1 ABA treatment sessions, training staff and parents on implementation of skill acquisition and behavior intervention plans, teaching the clinical team and family members on the basic fundamental principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, conducting functional assessments and utilizing assessment tools (i.e. VB-MAPP, ABLLS etc.), and creating lesson development/programming of skill acquisition and behavior intervention plans. Ms. Ronquillo has worked with individuals with various intellectual disabilities across diverse age groups, in the home, school and center-based environments.
Audrey Ronquillo received her Master of Arts in Professional Behavior Analysis from The Florida Institute of Technology and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2019. Ms. Ronquillo also holds other distinguished degrees and certifications such as her Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Irvine, and her Personal Trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In addition to working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, she also uses her talents and passions to work as a NASM-CPT at Zooz Fitness, LLC.. As a Personal Trainer, she works to promote health and fitness to individuals with special needs such as autism, down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Moreover, as her graduate capstone project she studied the advantages of applying behavioral analytic techniques such as contingency management and reinforcement to increase physical activity of sedentary adults. It is her life’s mission to utilize her skills to serve the special needs community with care and compassion to increase their independence and quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What insurance do you accept?
We accept most insurance, this includes Aetna, Anthem, Beacon, Blue Shield, Blue Cross, Cigna, HealthNet, Humana, Magellan, MHN, Medical Insurance.
We do not accept LA CARE and Optum.
What Ages Do You Work WIth?
We work with children and teens of all ages. Our clients are between the ages of 1-21.
Do you provide services virtually?
Telehealth sessions can be utilized via Zoom, Skype, Facetime, WhatsApp, etc. When you begin, a supervisor will be there to explain to you (the parents) how telehealth sessions work and make sure you and your child are comfortable.
What Safety Precautions Are You Taking?
- Staff, Parents/Guardians must take temperatures upon entering building.
- Staff, Parents/Guardians must wash their hands before and after every session.
- Staff must wear gloves and protective face masks.
- Staff must clean and sanitize the therapy room before and after sessions.
- Staff and Parents/Guardians must complete daily check-in log, answering questions regarding health and exposure.
- If clients or attendees have a fever, or any other symptoms of being sick, they will be sent home and rescheduled.
- When Parents/Guardians come to pick up their child they must wait outside the building until staff brings out their child.
- Therapy Room: No one, other than the Therapists, Supervisors, Clinical Director and Clients are allowed in the Center Room.
- Every 30 mins make sure that the room is sanitized and cleaned.
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Contact Info
Location: 3810 Ramsdell Ave Unit 106, La Crescenta CA 91214
Phone: 747-306-4228
Email: Admin@KorisCenter.com