Dr. Buford has provided direct services and training to children, adults, teachers and parents for over 20 years. She obtained her Masters and Doctorate degree in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi, and then subsequently became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctorate Level in 2007.

Dr Buford founded Behavior Consulting Services in 2004 where she has successfully provided Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and adolescents. Additionally she has provided consultation to schools in the areas of Autism, behavior management and positive behavior support.

Prior to starting Behavior Consulting Services, she was a professor of Special Education at Clemson University and University of Houston, Clear Lake. She has also worked with children and adults with autism and other disabilities in school and residential settings. She has extensive consultation experience that includes systems change in school programs, for individual cases requiring intensive intervention and for situations regarding litigation and potential litigation.

Aaron joined Behavior Consulting Services in August 2008 and provides Clinical Supervision in the Columbia area.  Prior to working at BCS, he graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in Child Psychology and worked in Minneapolis where he provided Line and Lead therapy to children with autism within a Clinical setting. He received his Masters degree in Counseling and his B.C.B.A coursework through Nova Southeastern University.

Brianna joined Behavior Consulting Services in September 2008 and provides Clinical Supervision in the Upstate. She gained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Clemson University. Brianna plans to pursue a Masters degree in Teaching and Learning with an Applied Behavior Analysis focus from Arizona State University in the near future. Upon completion of her Masters, Brianna will sit certification examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Donna joined Behavior Consulting Services in December 2008 and provides Clinical Supervision in the Upstate. She achieved her Masters Degree from the University of Leeds (United Kingdom) and then gained her Post Graduate specialization in Education from the University of Sheffield (United Kingdom). Donna taught children in the public school system in England where she gained experience in teaching children with autism within an inclusive setting. Donna completed the necessary coursework to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (B.C.B.A.) certification examination from Florida Institute of Technology. 

Each of our Lead Therapists work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Our Lead Therapists collect and carefully analyze data on each of the children that they are assigned to. They collaborate with a BCBA to determine the mastery of the different skills on each child’s program and the subsequent direction each program should take in order for each child to acquire and build on their skills. They work alongside the children and their Line Therapists on a weekly basis to ensure consistent and effective program implementation and quality behavioral services. Each Lead Therapist is responsible for making sure each child is on a productive track as well as keeping everyone on the team understanding and performing the programs correctly.

Together under the supervision of Lead Therapists and Clinical Supervisors, our Line Therapists provide the recommended number of 1:1 instruction hours on a weekly basis for each child.  Our Line Therapists are carefully selected and trained in order to ensure that Behavior Consulting Services has a well-trained and effective team of Therapists who provide effective program implementation to meet the specific needs of the children and adolescents we serve.

Before working independently with a child, each of our Line Therapists under-go didactic training on Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis and under go practical training in implementing Discrete Trial Teaching using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and positive reinforcement. Each Line Therapist works alongside a Lead Therapist on a weekly basis in order to achieve consistency with program delivery and maximize program effectiveness. Throughout their time at Behavior Consulting Services, our Therapists under-go professional development workshops to ensure that each Therapist is aware of the most current scientifically effective techniques and the most up to date Behavioral Analytical procedures.

Kate Callahan
Kate comes from Northern New York. Her past experiences include being the office manager at a large firm as well as working in an elementary school. Kate has been the key player when it comes to handling all medical and insurance billing since joining Behavior Consulting Services in June 2008. Her other duties include accounts payable, accounts receivable and managing payroll.

Jackie Eakins
Jackie has been working as Behavior Consulting Services’ Administrative Assistant since December 2009. She maintains Dr Buford’s schedule/calendar, human resources and the day to day operations of the office. Jackie has many years of administrative experience including 12 years in the Registrars Office at Georgia Southern University.