Behind every child’s ABA therapy plan is a team of people committed to helping them build meaningful skills and make progress toward individualized goals.
At Circle City ABA, that team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), who help guide treatment, support therapists, and work closely with families.
Today, we are introducing Shannon Fife, a Travel BCBA serving Circle City ABA locations in Indiana. As a Travel BCBA, Shannon has the opportunity to support clients and teams across different centers while experiencing the culture that connects Circle City ABA locations.
For Shannon, that culture is one of the things that makes Circle City ABA stand out.
Meet Shannon Fife, Travel BCBA in Indiana
Shannon serves Circle City ABA as a Travel BCBA.
BCBAs play an important role in each child’s ABA therapy. They assess skills and needs, develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and make changes when needed. They also provide guidance and support to the therapists who work directly with children.
As a Travel BCBA, Shannon brings that clinical knowledge and support to teams throughout Indiana.
Her role gives her a unique perspective. While each center has its own children, families, and team members, Shannon gets to see how Circle City ABA’s approach carries across locations.
What Shannon Fife Says Sets Circle City ABA Apart
When we asked Shannon what sets Circle City ABA apart, she pointed to the way the organization values both clients and clinicians.
Shannon shared:
“Circle City is unmatched in its ability to facilitate a work/life balance while also prioritizing client progress. This is the first ABA clinic that views both the client and the clinician as people before focusing on billing numbers, diagnoses, or treatments. Clients are treated with dignity and respect, and clinicians are supported, encouraged, and reinforced in their work.”
Her perspective highlights something important about ABA therapy. Providing quality care starts with seeing the child as a person, not simply as a diagnosis or treatment plan.
Every child brings their own personality, interests, strengths, preferences, and needs to therapy. Individualized ABA should reflect those differences.
Putting Children at the Center of ABA Therapy
No two children experience autism in exactly the same way. That means ABA therapy should not look exactly the same for every child.
At Circle City ABA, BCBAs develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s needs and goals. Depending on the child, therapy may focus on communication, social skills, safety, daily living routines, school readiness, or greater independence.
For example, one child may practice asking for help. Another may work on getting dressed with less assistance. A teenager may focus on preparing a simple snack or completing more of their daily routine independently.
The specific goals can change as a child learns new skills and grows.
Circle City ABA serves children ages 18 months through 17 years, allowing our teams to support a wide range of needs throughout childhood and the teenage years.
Supporting the Clinicians Who Support Our Clients
Shannon also highlighted the importance of supporting clinicians.
ABA therapy is a team effort. BCBAs guide treatment and support the therapists who work directly with children. Team members communicate, review progress, problem-solve, and celebrate the steps children make toward their goals.
Shannon values a workplace where clinicians receive encouragement and support while maintaining a healthy balance between their careers and personal lives.
When team members feel supported in their roles, they can focus their energy on the work that brought many of them to ABA in the first place: helping children and families.
What Can Families Expect From Circle City ABA?
Choosing an ABA provider can bring a lot of questions.
Families want to know who will work with their child, what therapy will look like, and how the team will choose goals. They may also want to understand how their child’s interests and preferences fit into therapy.
At Circle City ABA, we passionately nurture progress through play. Our teams use play, routines, and meaningful activities to create opportunities for children to practice useful skills.
Parents and caregivers remain part of the process. Families can share their priorities, discuss what they see outside of therapy, and work with their child’s clinical team as goals evolve.
Our goal is to provide individualized ABA therapy while treating each child with dignity and respect throughout the process.
Want to Work With Shannon Fife and the Circle City ABA Team?
Shannon’s experience also shows what Circle City ABA strives to offer its employees: meaningful work, professional support, and an environment that recognizes clinicians as people.
Circle City ABA regularly looks for compassionate professionals who want to make a difference for children and families.
Opportunities may include positions for Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Behavior Technicians, and other roles across our growing organization.
If you are interested in joining Shannon and the rest of the Circle City ABA team, visit circlecityaba.com/careers/ to explore current openings and apply.
Start ABA Therapy With Circle City ABA
Staff members like Shannon Fife help us create supportive environments where children can learn, practice new skills, and work toward individualized goals.
Circle City ABA provides ABA therapy for children ages 18 months through 17 years. We serve families across Indiana as well as Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, and Nebraska.
If you are looking for ABA therapy for your child, our admissions team is ready to help. We can answer your questions, discuss available locations, help verify insurance benefits, and explain what to expect during the assessment and enrollment process.
Contact Circle City ABA at 317-641-0204 or visit circlecityaba.com to get started.
Interested in joining our team? Explore open positions and apply at circlecityaba.com/careers/.
