Michele Marcley, BCBA, worked with my son from 2000 to 2025, and her impact on his growth has been truly incredible. As a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), my son required patience, consistency, and a deep level of understanding—qualities Michele demonstrated every single day. She built a strong, trusting relationship with him while implementing effective, individualized strategies that helped him make meaningful progress. The behavioral support reviews we've received emphasize her remarkable ability to collaborate with parents and foster trust.
What sets Michele apart is her unwavering dedication. Even during the challenges of the pandemic, she continued to work with our son in person, showing a level of commitment and care that goes far beyond expectations. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in the success and well-being of the children and families she supports. The parent collaboration feedback we have received highlights just how fortunate we feel to have had her in my son's life—she is simply amazing!
Working with Alisa Burdish-Calvet as my son's BCBA has been an incredibly positive and meaningful experience for our family. Alisa is warm, calm, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. From the beginning, her gentle and reassuring approach made it easy for both our son and our family to trust her, which is evident in the many behavioral support reviews we've heard.
One of the aspects I appreciate most about Alisa is that she didn’t just support our child—she also offered invaluable parent collaboration feedback. She took the time to help me better understand his behaviors, what might be behind his frustration, and how we could respond in ways that would genuinely help him. She never made me feel judged or overwhelmed. Instead, she patiently explained things, listened to our concerns, and provided practical strategies that we could implement in our everyday life.
One of the biggest changes we have seen is in how our son handles frustration. Alisa assisted us in teaching him coping strategies and healthier ways to communicate and manage his emotions when he becomes upset. With her guidance and support, we have seen a significant reduction in our son's physical aggression. This has been a very meaningful change for him and for our entire family.
What I appreciate most about our time with Alisa is that she didn’t simply focus on stopping difficult behaviors. She helped us understand the reasons behind them and taught him skills that he can continue to use as he grows. At the same time, she empowered me as a parent with more confidence and better tools.
We are truly grateful for Alisa’s patience, knowledge, compassion, and genuine care for our son. The progress he has made and the support she has provided our family have made a lasting difference, and I feel very fortunate that we had the opportunity to work with her.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michele and the support she has provided to our family as my son's BCBA. Michele's approach to behavioral support has been invaluable, especially through her parent collaboration feedback, which has helped me better understand how to support my son at home while navigating the complexities of raising a child with autism. Our work together transcends just addressing behaviors; Michele has guided us in managing significant safety concerns, developing daily living skills like showering and tying shoes, preparing my son for new environments, and providing practical strategies that enhance his comfort, confidence, and independence. She invests time in understanding him as an individual, aiding me in exploring the reasons behind certain behaviors and how I can best support him.
What makes Michele particularly essential to our family is the trust I have in her. Autism can present challenges that are hard to communicate to those who don’t fully understand, but Michele is someone I can openly discuss everything with. She listens without judgment, offers insightful and realistic guidance, and genuinely cares about my son and our family.
Over time, Michele has become much more than just a professional resource; our conversations are ones I genuinely look forward to, and I now consider her a friend. Her knowledge, compassion, patience, and dedication have significantly impacted both my son’s life and mine as his mom. I am incredibly grateful to have her supporting us and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family seeking a knowledgeable, caring, and trusted BCBA, especially those looking for positive behavioral support reviews.
Alisa has been so helpful in our sleep journey. She has assisted us in figuring out what our baby's sleep dependencies are so that we can slowly eliminate them. Also, she has been responsive to all of our questions, respectful of our comfort levels, and overall, so personable. She communicates effectively, being sure to line up her availability with ours so we may de-brief about strategies that we are trying at home. She is always offering new suggestions based on our feedback. We have felt immense relief after working with her, knowing that it is possible to have restful nights for our whole family.
I had Michele as my ABA/BCBA provider for several years when my son was young, starting around age 5. She was patient and knowledgeable, really taking the time to understand his needs. Her behavioral support reviews highlighted her practical strategies that we could use at home, and she always approached our family with genuine care. I appreciate the parent collaboration feedback she provided, and I’m truly grateful for the support that Michele has given us.
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