Hi! My name is Maria. I have approximately 5 years of paid caregiving experience, working primarily with youth, teens, and young adults with physical and cognitive differences. I have also worked another 3 years as a behavioral therapist, implementing 1:1 ABA therapy. My ABA experience is with youth, teens, and young adults as well. Currently, I am a Faculty Mentor at a nonprofit program for neurodivergent young adults in the Spring Branch area. There, I support members in learning social skills, EF skills, job skills, communication skills, and more. Specifically, I teach an art expression course, an employability course, a diversity awareness course, and a self-regulation course. I absolutely love what I do! I have an older brother with autism and having him in my life has led me to develop a passion for working with these individuals.