Dominika Szymanska-McDonald
B.A., BCABA (M.A. in progress)

Dominika Szymanska, Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) began her full time work with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities in 2001.
She completed her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology at Simon Fraser University. In addition she received intensive training in crisis intervention. The counseling experience has taught her to appreciate the importance of empowering those individuals that are seeking help. She embraces and promotes this philosophy to this very day, when working with families and their children – helping them find their inner strength and discover that they can help themselves.
Currently, Dominika is a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst and is working towards her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
After witnessing the challenges that children with autism face in their environment, she developed a “Play and Social Skills” curriculum which she implemented in a group setting for the past two years.
In addition Dominika has an extensive experience in conducting assessments of basic language and learning skills, carrying out preschool and K-12 observations, consulting with parents and other professionals to ensure unity and consistency within a learner’s program, providing training in ABA techniques and developing individual programs that address unique academic, self-help and social skills. She is knowledgeable in various Behavior Treatment models which involve LOVAAS method, Verbal Behavior, Social Skills training and Incidental Teaching.