Helena Costa is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 10 years of experience providing specialized care to individuals with autism and their families. She has worked as a clinical director at one of the largest private schools in the country specifically serving children with autism. Helena has specialized expertise in supporting individuals with severe behaviors but has worked with individuals across the lifespan, coordinating services across home, residential and school settings. Helena’s clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that combine traditional autism care approaches with cultural responsivity, naturalistic teaching, trauma-informed practice. Her initiatives extend beyond clinical parameters, involving parent empowerment, staff development, and community engagement, always with a lens focused on embedding adaptive strategies within everyday experiences of those with autism. Helena not only leads with empathy and pragmatism, but also continues to immerse herself in the latest research in the field of autism and developmental disorders, ensuring her approaches are grounded in the most recent scientific advancements. Through her relentless advocacy and dedicated leadership, Helena crafts pathways that facilitate meaningful and inclusive experiences in every facet of the therapeutic and life journey for individuals with autism and their families.
