Translate:
Our Superpeople!
Dorothea Winter, M.S., BCBA - BMS Regional Director - Tampa
Yaumara Hernandez, M.S., M.A., RBT/Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Gainesville/Ocala Region
Ofelia Vazquez, M.S. RBT. Quality Services/Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Tampa Region
Dorothy Winter graduated from Purdue University Global with a master’s in psychology in 2019. She joined the BMS team January 2020.
She recently moved into the Regional Director position. As Regional Director, Dorothy oversees the day-to-day operations as well as focuses on the delivery of high-quality, family-centered services. Dorothy’s mission is to bring high quality ABA service to diverse populations.
Dorothy has worked with children with varying disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders for 20+ years. Prior to ABA Dorothy spent 13 years teaching ESE for grades K-8th. Dorothy is well versed in working collaboratively with clients, families, staff, educators, support coordinators and other client supports to help facilitate positive behavior change and ultimately attain improvements in quality-of-life outcomes. She has experience developing behavior plans for the natural environment, working closely with parents, staff, and other caregivers to train behavior change procedures and acquisition skills to proficiency, as well as, providing ongoing support to the treatment team until goals are met.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Dorothy enjoys spending quality time with her family, dog shows with her fur baby and attending sports events. Commitment to excellence and her compassionate nature makes her an integral part of our team, driving our continued success in providing exceptional services to our clients and their families.
BMS is extremely fortunate to have Dorothy on the team!
Contact Dorothy at 813-263-6761 for services.
Ofelia Vazquez, M.S. RBT. Quality Services/Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Tampa Region
Yaumara Hernandez, M.S., M.A., RBT/Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Gainesville/Ocala Region
Ofelia Vazquez, M.S. RBT. Quality Services/Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Tampa Region
Se Habla Espanol! Providen los servicios de ABA con familias de hablen espanol solamente.
Ofelia graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Ofelia then graduated from the University of Cincinnati obtaining a Masters of Science of Special Education with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis. Ofelia completed her degree December 2020 and is slated to take the BCBA exam within the next 3 months.
Ofelia has been working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders of all ages since 2010 as a speech therapist, with a focus on improving quality of life by increasing functional communication, pro-social behaviors, and parent training.
She looks forward to becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and assisting families in both the English and Spanish speaking communities.
Behavior Modification Solutions is lucky to have her on our side!
Por servicios es espanol, por favor contacto el numero 813-924-9229.
Yaumara Hernandez, M.S., M.A., RBT/Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Gainesville/Ocala Region
Yaumara Hernandez, M.S., M.A., RBT/Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Gainesville/Ocala Region
Yaumara Hernandez, M.S., M.A., RBT/Spanish Speaking Services Coordinator Gainesville/Ocala Region
I am deeply committed to supporting families who face challenges related to the autism spectrum. I graduated in 2010 from the Polytechnic University of Engineers in Cuba with a master's degree in chemical engineering. However, my life took a significant turn when my son, who is on the autism spectrum, was born.
In my desire to provide him with the best possible support, I immersed myself in the world of autism and, in 2017, specialized as a special education teacher for home instruction. Recently, in September 2023, I earned a Master's degree in ABA Intervention (Applied Behavior Analysis) in Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders from the International University of Cádiz, Spain (UCA). In the coming months, I plan to sit for the BCBA certification exam from the BACB.
I have worked extensively with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities, and I have the additional experience of working directly with my non-verbal son on the spectrum, who is now a 15-year-old teenager. My goal is to improve the quality of life for individuals on the spectrum, teach them socially acceptable and functional behaviors, and train parents to provide the best possible support.
It is an honor and a pleasure to assist families in Spanish-speaking communities. Additionally, I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends, and I love engaging in artistic and outdoor activities.
Estoy profundamente comprometida con el apoyo a las familias que enfrentan desafíos relacionados con el espectro autista. Me gradué en 2010 de la Universidad Politécnica de Ingenieros en Cuba con una Maestría en Ciencias de la Ingeniería Química. Sin embargo, mi vida dio un giro significativo cuando nació mi hijo, quien está dentro del espectro autista.
En mi deseo de brindarle el mejor apoyo posible, me sumergí en el mundo del autismo y, en 2017, me especialicé como maestra en educación especial para la enseñanza en casa. Recientemente, en septiembre de 2023, obtuve una Maestría en Intervención ABA (Análisis Aplicado de Conducta) en Autismo y otros Trastornos del Neurodesarrollo en la Universidad Internacional de Cádiz, España (UCA). En los próximos meses, planeo rendir el examen para obtener la certificación de Analista de Comportamiento BCBA por la Junta de BACB.
He trabajado extensamente con personas diagnosticadas con trastornos del espectro autista y discapacidades relacionadas, y he acumulado la experiencia adicional de haber trabajado directamente con mi hijo no verbal en el espectro, quien ahora es un adolescente de 15 años. Mi objetivo es mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas dentro del espectro, enseñarles comportamientos socialmente aceptables y funcionales, y capacitar a los padres para que puedan brindar el mejor apoyo posible.
Es un honor y un placer poder asistir a las familias que enfrentan estos desafios. Además, disfruto pasando mi tiempo libre con mi familia y amigos, y me encanta realizar actividades artísticas y al aire libre.
Por servicios es espanol, por favor contacto el numero 352-204-3797
