At ABS Behavioral Health Services, we have a team of professionals who have been in the business of serving individuals with disabilities and their families for years. Get to know more about them here:
ALYSON BURCHILL
Founder/President, M.S., BCBA, LABA
Alyson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Simmons College. She has worked in the field of behavior analysis for over 20 years both in the private and public sectors. She strives to promote client success through assessment, observation, modeling, and data analysis. Alyson aims to ensure an effective change in each learner she works with. She aligns herself with like-minded individuals in the field who want to make a difference in the lives of the families they work within a team-based approach.
ALLISON CASTILLO
Director of Vocational & Adult Services, M.A., CRC
Allison joined the ABS Behavioral Health Services team as a part-time Behavior Therapist in 2016. Later, she transitioned to full-time as the Director of Vocational & Adult Services. Allison obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology. She then obtained a graduate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Assumption College and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). She has over 6 years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation field in addition to experience providing ABA services. Allison provides individualized and quality services to every individual she works with.
AMY ANSHEWITZ
Finance Director
In 1998, Amy graduated from the Executive Program at the Katharine Gibbs School in Providence, RI. After graduation, she spent 18 years working as an Executive Assistant at 2 successful stone contracting companies. In 2015, Amy enthusiastically accepted a position as part of the ABS family. She is dedicated to managing and assisting with business operations, including insurance claim management, finance management, and payroll. Essentially, Amy strives to keep the business end of ABS Behavioral Health Services highly organized and running efficiently so that the entire clinical team can direct all their attention and passion into each of the amazing children that walk through the doors.
CAITLIN MEDINE
Supervisor, M.S., BCBA, LABA
Caitlin joined ABS Behavioral Health Services in 2014 as a Behavior Therapist and transitioned into a BCBA role. She has over 10 years of experience providing ABA services in an intensive ABA program. Caitlin has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies. Caitlin also won the ABA Clinical Excellence Award during her studies.
BRANDON DITULLIO
Supervisor, M.S., BCBA, LABA
Brandon joined ABS Behavioral Health Services in 2022 as an experienced BCBA. He has 15 years of experience in the ABA field working with individuals of all backgrounds. Brandon has an undergraduate degree in Human Services and a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Brandon has experience with primarily teens and adults with a variety of behaviors. Over the past 2 years, he has gained experience with individuals transitioning out of Early Intervention services. Brandon is team oriented and enjoys collaborating with all team members to ensure the delivery of high quality services.
JANET MURPHY
Supervisor, M.S. Ed., BCBA, LABA
Janet joined the ABS Behavioral Health Services team in 2020 as a supervisor. Janet has a bachelor’s degree in social work from Western New England University (formerly Western New England College). She completed her Masters in Intensive Special Education at Simmons College, her coursework in the ABA Advanced Training Course from Northeastern University and received her BCBA certification in 2003. Janet has worked in a variety of settings such as residential, in-home, and public schools for over 25 years. She is currently working in the public schools as an Elementary Learning Coordinator for the k-4 population providing both educational and behavioral support. A favorite part of both jobs includes getting to know families and the children to create a cohesive team to continuously develop independent skills.
EMILY HARRISON
Supervisor, M.S., BCBA, LABA
5+ Years of Service
ELIJAH WRIGHT
Elijah became part of the ABS Behavioral Health Services team in 2014 as a Behavior Therapist and has previously been a Safety Care Trainer at ABS. Elijah currently assists with facilitating the adult programming out of our Framingham location. He obtained an undergraduate degree in Business and a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Bay Path University. He is currently working towards a doctoral degree in Organizational Psychology at William James University. His expertise is in working with clients and their families to target extremely challenging behaviors.
KELLY SUTTON
Kelly joined the ABS Behavioral Health Services team as a Behavior Therapist in 2020. She has over 20 years of experience in a variety of environments including schools, residential, day programs, and homes. Kelly currently assists with facilitating the adult programming our of our Worcester location. She is a team player and has a high level of knowledge in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
SYDNEY RYAN
Sydney has been part of the ABS Behavioral Health Services team since 2018. She is an experienced Behavior Therapist and is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). She has experience providing in-home ABA services as well as leading social skills groups. She demonstrates professionalism and remains dedicated to providing high quality services to all the individuals and families that are part of ABS.