Our Mission

What We Stand For

 

At ABA Positive Support Services, our mission is to empower children and their families across Hawaii’s Oahu and neighboring islands.

ABA Positive Support Services’ dedication is to children’s development and family support in Hawaii.

We Are Providing an Environment for Our Students to Grow & Excel

ABA Positive Support Services is a Hawaii based company serving all areas of Oahu and neighbor islands. We provide in home and in the community services. This allows your child to learn the skills they need in the environment in which they need them. Our services are provided in an array of locations. For example;A+ programs, CDC centers, private schools, summer fun, soccer practice, gymnastics, grocery stores and restaurants. We also support children and their families in the home school environment. ABA Positive Support Services is a small company with a personal touch. Catherine Wilson, the owner and operator of the company is intimately involved in all aspects of the operation. She has lived in Hawaii over the last 17 years and is easily accessible. We know that choosing a provider for your child is a very important decision. That is why we offer a free meeting with a BCBA from the company to give an overview of our services in person. When you choose ABA Positive Support Services as your providing agency you will have a potential behavior technician come for a meet and greet prior to that staff member being assigned to your child. You will be given a voice in building your child’s team.

Our Vision

Empowering children to excel by offering skills development where they need it most.

A Message From

Our FOUNDER 

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.

Our Team

Catherine Wilson

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

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.

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

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

94-1221 Ka Uka Blvd, Unit 108, #167, Waipahu, HI 96797
PHONE #  Phone: 808-292-7968
FAX #  Fax: 415-532-2690
EMAIL E-Mail: catherine@abapss.com

Office Hours: M-F: 8am – 6pm