Meet The Team
Our Mission
Yellow Bus ABA is a therapy group providing consultation and intervention services for individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We have drawn upon the unique strengths of our highly experienced team of behavior specialists to employ scientifically validated teaching methodology, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to bring quality care and intervention with lasting results.
Our mission is to maximize the potential of individuals with ASD so they can experience success and lead productive lives. Yellow Bus ABA addresses a full range of domains, including communication, behavior, daily living, social skills and play skills. Therapy services are provided by our trained professionals under the supervision of Boards Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA’s) in a variety of settings.
One unique angle to the Yellow Bus ABA methodology is the focus placed on Coordination of Care- specifically where schools are concerned. Our teams work with the teachers & therapists in each child’s school to update & correlate treatments across the board – a method we’ve found to provide lasting results amongst children we’ve treated.
Our Leadership
Yellow Bus ABA is proud to have Estelle Parnes, MS, BCBA at the helm.
Having specialized in the education and treatment of children with autism for over 28 years, Mrs. Parnes has provided consultation and treatment in school-based and home-based settings with proven lasting results.
Our friendly and professional team bring decades of experience and true dedication to every single child.
Estelle Parnes
Executive Clinical Director
Rhonda Stewart
Clinical Director
Rhonda Stewart
Clinical Director
Rhonda Stewart, BCBA, NYS LBA, earned her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from the Sage Colleges. Rhonda has dedicated her career to working with individuals diagnosed with Autism since 2008. Rhonda has a wide range of experience working with individuals from ages 3 to adulthood in various settings including early intervention, schools, residential programs, group homes, day habilitation programs, center programs, and in-home services.
Rhonda began working with families through insurances services in 2014. Rhonda is currently the Clinical Director at Yellow Bus ABA and works closely with the Executive Clinical Director, Estelle Parnes, to ensure services provided to our families are effective, families feel supported, and families have a positive experience with ABA services at Yellow Bus ABA.
Kate Harrison
Clinical Supervisor
Kate Harrison M.Ed., BCBA LBA
Director of Online Community, Employee Wellness and Clinical Supervisor of North Jersey Services
Kate has been working in the ABA field since 2009. Kate is a Supervisory Behavior Analyst with Yellow Bus ABA as well as Director of Employee Wellness. Kate is passionate about employee wellness, acceptance and commitment training, and parent training. Kate received her undergraduate degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, and her master’s degree and ABA coursework from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.
Kate also runs a large autism parents support group helping families navigate a diagnosis and beyond. In her free time, Kate enjoys spending time with her husband, dog, and new baby girl, health and fitness, and travel.
Allison Amler
Clinical Supervisor
Allison Amler MS. Ed BCBA LBA
BCBA Rockland County
Allison has been in the special education field for the past 8 years and the last 6 specifically in ABA therapy. Allison loves working with children and their families providing support to make a positive impact on their lives. In her own words “I want to offer them support and compassion so they can succeed.” When not working with families Allison enjoys the outdoors, baking, cooking, and spending time with her family.