We are a Hawaii based company specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with autism and their families.
Our Principal
I have been part of the Hawaii community for over 17 years and am actively involved in all aspects of our operation.
To ensure your child receives the best care, we offer a free meeting with a BCBA from our team to discuss our services in person. We also connect you with potential behavior technicians, giving you a voice in building your child’s support team.
Your child’s growth and well-being are our top priorities. We’re here to support your family every step of the way.
No waitlist for day time services!
Services can start quickly once approved by your insurance company.
Our STORY
ABA Positive Support Services is a company built from the ground up on excellent service delivery. Catherine Wilson was one of 3 board certified behavior analysts when she came to the state in 1997. She established the Hawaii Association of Behavior Analyst with two colleagues. Catherine worked for one of the leading behavioral companies as a senior consultant and then began her own private practice in 2006. The success of the practice, additional insurance coverage of one to one providers and families of children with autism’s demand for her continued services, led Catherine to start ABA Positive Support Services in 2009. The company has maintained its small company feel and excellent throughout the years.
Location
Office Hours
M-F: 8am – 6pm
Weekends: Closed
Phone & Email
E-Mail: catherine@abapss.com
Phone: 808-292-7968
Fax: 415-532-2690WE PROVIDE SERVICES THROUGH
Meet Our Team
Catherine Wilson
Founder
Catherine Wilson, MEd, BCBA, LMHC, founded Positive Support Services and continues to be intimately involved in every detail of the business ensuring high quality service delivery. Her passion for ABA was found at Western Michigan University where she was fortunate to study with Dr. Richard Malott, a premier behavior analyst. She has been certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board since 1996. Catherine Wilson has over 20 years experience implementing ABA with children in-home, school, and community environments. Catherine has lived in Hawaii since 1997. She has collaborated effectively with Hawaii’s Department of Education and Department of Health since that time. Catherine’s license in mental health counseling has bridged that gap between real people and ABA programing.
Melissa Urquidi, MSc, BCBA
Member
Melissa Urquidi is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years experience working with children and adults with autism and developmental delays in a wide variety of settings.
She studied ABA abroad at Bangor University where she acquired her MSc in behavior analysis.
Heather Linden Dozier M.Div., BCBA.
Member
Heather Linden Dozier has been employed in the field of education for 17 years.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (plus Montessori certification) from Chaminade University in 2000.
She has also earned Master of Divinity in 2003.
Somarrey Prum, MA, BCBA
Member
Somarrey Prum is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over eight years of experience working with individuals, ages 2-22, diagnosed with autism and developmental delays. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver. She then continued to study Professional Behavior Analysis and completed her Masters of Arts at the Florida Institute of Technology.
Individualized goals
Collective YEARS BCBA XP
Community Locations
Years Established
Get In Touch
Phone: 808-292-7968 Fax: 415-532-2690 E-Mail: catherine@abapss.comOffice Hours: M-F: 8am – 6pm