Owner/ Clinical Director
Julio Ruiz, M.S., BCBA, LBA (CT)

Hello everyone and welcome to Arrow Behavioral Associates. I have been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for over 20 years providing services to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.  I hold a Master of Science Degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed in the state of CT.

 

I began my journey in the world of ABA when I finished my junior year of college at the University of Connecticut.  I was able to intern at a private school for individuals with autism.  There I learned from wonderful mentors and discovered my passion for ABA. Upon graduating with a Psychology degree, I returned to the same organization as an instructional assistant. My world would be forever changed not only through my growth in the organization to an Assistant Director, but through relationships I was able to form with my students and their families. 

 

Throughout my tenure, I have been able to gain experience and knowledge working with a wide range of individuals with various developmental disabilities.  I have focused my career on collaboratively working with special educators, service providers, and most importantly my clients and their parents/caregivers.  

 

Being a parent myself, I understand the challenges and rewards that come with the job.  It can especially get harder when there are circumstances occurring that are beyond one’s control.  Through collaboration, I have seen the effects on generalization of new skills, improved communication, and most importantly, improved quality of life for my clients and their families.  I hope to provide clients with an approach that blends the science of behavior analysis with a family first mentality.  

 

I look forward to meeting you!