Nina McKennon

About Nina

Nina McKennon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Joy Therapy and Learning Center. Nina has worked with children since 2006. She received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from The King’s College, a Master of Science in Reading from Barry University, and a graduate certificate in Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology. Her experience is in autism spectrum disorders and early intervention.

Nina is passionate about helping children reach their full potential by building meaningful routines, consistency, and skills that support growth and independence. She is equally committed to empowering families by helping parents advocate for their children, build their confidence and capacity, and feel equipped to support their child’s continued development. Nina is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Registered Behavior Technician and holds Georgia educator certification in P-5 and Special Education P-12. When she is not in the clinic, she is spending time with her three kids, watching them play ice hockey and lacrosse and take art lessons. In her remaining free time, she enjoys thrifting, playing pickleball, and spending time with family and friends.

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Registered Behavior Technician
• Georgia Educator certification, P-5
• Georgia Special Education certification, P-12

About ABA therapy at Joy Therapy

ABA at our practice begins with an assessment of what a behavior is accomplishing for a child, because a behavior that looks disruptive is usually solving a problem the child has no better way to solve. Programs are written around communication, autonomy and skills that serve the child, and they are revised against session data rather than repeated. Parent training runs alongside every program.

Parents are partners in every service we provide. You are welcome in sessions, and you should expect to leave with something specific to continue at home rather than a general instruction to practice more.

What this discipline covers

• Functional behavior assessment
• Program design and supervision
• Communication and requesting
• Play and peer interaction
• Daily living skills and independence
• Parent training

Credentials

• BCBA
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Joy Therapy and Learning Center
• Holds a current license to practice in the state of Georgia