ABA Therapy in Acworth, GA

Melissa Saldivar is the Scheduler at Wonderway ABA, where she has proudly contributed to the team for over a year. With almost five years of experience in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis, Melissa has had the privilege of supporting numerous children in their developmental progress while helping families witness the meaningful growth their children can achieve.

She holds an Associate’s degree in Applied Science and is currently advancing her education as she works toward her Bachelor’s degree. Passionate about creating positive experiences for both clients and colleagues, Melissa brings dedication, empathy, and strong organizational leadership to her role.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and embracing life as a proud dog mom.

Jill Hayes serves as the Clinic Operations Manager at Wonderway ABA Services. She joined the ABA field in 2023 and is a Registered Behavior Technician with a strong commitment to supporting children with autism and their families.

As a mother of three and the parent of an autistic young adult, Jill has a deep understanding of the challenges and joys that families encounter. Before entering ABA, she spent many years working in animal behaviorism with horses and built a successful career in creative direction and business management within the film and photography industry.

Jill is dedicated to creating a supportive, welcoming environment for children and families. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, paddleboarding, and spending time with her family.

Kali is a compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) dedicated to helping children and families achieve meaningful progress through individualized, data-driven care. She specializes in developing tailored behavior intervention plans that build communication, social skills, and independence while reducing challenging behaviors in supportive and respectful ways.

With experience as both an RBT and BCBA, Kali values teamwork and works closely with families and staff to ensure consistency and strong collaboration across settings. She is passionate about training and mentoring team members, fostering a positive environment where both clients and clinicians can thrive.

Kali holds a Master of Arts in Education and Applied Behavior Analysis and brings thoughtful leadership, strong communication, and a caring approach to every family she serves.

Mariana provides clinic- and home-based ABA services with a compassionate, play-centered approach. She has over three years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals and more than two years in the field of ABA.

Mariana believes meaningful progress happens when we meet learners where they are and build on their natural motivation. She is passionate about creating engaging learning environments that prioritize connection, independence, and functional skill development.

As a bilingual clinician, Mariana values strong collaboration with families to promote generalization and ensure skills extend beyond sessions into daily life.

Erica has devoted her career to supporting individuals with special needs, with a particular focus on children. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2012 and her Master’s in Education in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2013, she achieved Board-Certified Behavior Analyst certification in 2015.

Erica advanced to the role of Clinical Director at a private clinic, where she excelled in staff training, developing intervention programs, and advocating for the principles of assent and meaningful choice within the autism community. In 2022, Erica relocated to Georgia to be closer to her family.

Outside of work, she enjoys time with her beloved dogs, June and Bailey, and her cat, Linux, as well as exploring hiking trails with her husband, Avery. Guided by her inspiring motto, “Let’s work ourselves out of a job,” Erica strives to help her patients achieve such remarkable progress that they no longer require Applied Behavior Analysis..