Meet The Owners

Sprout was founded by two board certified behavior analysts, with the goal in mind to provide the most effective therapy for each child that comes through our doors.  Our mission is to provide unparalleled training to staff, constant hands-on support to families, and individualized programming based on each child's needs, all while prioritizing ethical descision making. Find out more information about our owners below.

Kelsey Ballew, MS, BCBA
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Kelsey is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who earned her Master’s degree from Florida State University’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) graduate program. Kelsey has experience providing ABA therapy to children with developmental disabilities, primarily Autism Spectrum Disorders, in the home and clinic settings. She has specific training and experience with teaching language (verbal behavior), social, academic, and functional living skills, as well as problem behavior reduction. She has also trained therapists, staff, and parents to implement behavior reduction and acquisition procedures. She has presented her work at both state (FABA) and international conferences (ABAI). Kelsey is very passionate about providing the most effective and ethical behavioral services and continuing to make a difference in the lives of the children and families she serves.

Jenna Bachman, MA, BCBA
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Jenna is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) specializing in working with Autism, ADHD, ODD, learning delays, and more.  For Jenna, ABA was more of a calling than a career.  Upon working as a nanny for two girls with autism, she knew that helping those with special needs was what she was meant to do. Throughout her career, Jenna has worked with children and adults with special needs in home, schools, centers, and clinics. She has extensive experience with verbal behavior using signs, PECS, and vocal language. She has also worked in many settings focusing on reduction of severe behaviors. Jenna has been trained in a variety of behavior analytic curriculums including the ABLLS, AFLLS, VB Mapp, PEAK, and others. Jenna obtained her Master's degree from Florida Institute of Technology, with a degree in Behavior Analysis.