Every treatment plan at Maple ABA Therapy is designed and personally supervised by one clinician. Here's who she is.
Kimberly Blazer, BCBA
Kimberly Blazer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked directly with children on the autism spectrum for more than 10 years. She has worked directly with autistic children and their families throughout Kent County, Ottawa County, and the wider West and Central Michigan region. She personally designs and supervises every Individual ABA Therapy treatment plan at Maple ABA Therapy — not as a distant credential attached to a large, unsupervised caseload, but as the clinician actively involved in your child's care from initial assessment through ongoing treatment.
What Her Certification Means
As a BCBA, Kimberly has completed graduate-level coursework in behavior analysis, supervised clinical fieldwork, and the national certification exam administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. She also holds the Michigan state license required to practice applied behavior analysis in Michigan, issued by the Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). We explain exactly what both of these credentials require in our Licensure page.
Her Role in Your Child's Care
| Stage | Kimberly's Direct Involvement |
|---|---|
| Initial assessment | Conducted personally, not delegated |
| Treatment plan design | Authored and signed off by her directly |
| Ongoing supervision | Regular, direct observation of sessions — see our Supervision Model |
| Progress review | Personally reviews data and adjusts plans as needed |
| Parent training | Directly involved, not delegated to unsupervised staff |
More Than a Decade of Direct Experience
Ten-plus years working specifically with autistic children means Kimberly has supported families through the full range of what this journey involves — early intervention with toddlers, communication-focused programming for nonverbal children, school-readiness preparation, behavior support for genuinely difficult challenges, and the long, cumulative work of building independence over years, not just weeks.
Why We Publish This Page
We think families deserve to know exactly who is responsible for their child's clinical care — a name, a credential you can verify, and a direct line of accountability. If you'd like to speak with Kimberly directly about your child's specific situation before committing to services, that conversation is available as part of your initial consultation.
Verify Her Credentials Yourself
We'd rather you check than take our word for it. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board maintains a free, public registry where you can confirm a BCBA's certification status directly. Michigan's LARA licensing lookup similarly allows you to verify active state licensure. We list both resources in our Licensure page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Kimberly personally work with my child, or just design the plan?
Both. She personally conducts your child's assessment and designs the treatment plan, and continues direct, ongoing supervision throughout treatment — including periodic direct observation of sessions, not just remote review.
How many families does Kimberly currently work with?
We keep our BCBA's caseload at a level that allows genuine, ongoing direct involvement in every child's care — ask us directly about current capacity when you reach out.
Can I meet with Kimberly before deciding to start services?
Yes — an initial consultation, including the opportunity to ask her directly about her approach and experience, is part of how we start every new family relationship.
References
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) — public certificant registry
- Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — license verification