Meet the Autism Behavioral Solutions Team!
Meghan Holligan- BCBA, LBA
owner
Meghan is the founder and owner of Autism Behavioral Solutions as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Meghan has been certified by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board since 2007 and has over 23 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the home, community, school, residential and vocational settings. Meghan received her B.A. in Psychology, with a Certificate in Disabilities Studies from West Virginia University, and her M.S. in Educational Psychology from Georgia State University. Meghan specializes in autism and her primary areas of interest include verbal behavior, behavior reduction, and discrete trial training. Meghan enjoys working with families and therapeutic teams in the development and implementation of programming with functional applications.
Mike Lonergan- BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director (vERMONT)
Mike became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2019 and has over a decade of experience in working with individuals with developmental and emotional/behavioral disabilities in schools, vocational, and home settings. Mike received his B.A in Childhood Education and M.S.Ed degree in Special Education from SUNY Plattsburgh. Mike’s interests include trauma-informed best practices, and promoting independence and self-advocacy in his clients. He specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Communication, Skills-Based Training and Self-Monitoring. When he’s not working with kiddos, he is spending his time snowboarding, multi-day backpacking, photographing, and renovating his 200 year-old house in Vermont.
sHAINA eLGOrt- BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director (Virginia)
Shaina became passionate about ABA and working with individuals on the autism spectrum when she was in her undergraduate psychology program at George Mason University. Since then, she has worked as an RBT, received her master’s degree from George Mason, and became a BCBA in 2016. Shaina has over 14 years of experience and enjoys working 1-1 with her clients, mentoring the RBTs that she works with, and counseling parents on ABA. Shaina has worked with clients at home, in schools, and in the community. She is passionate about functional communication, self-advocacy, and teaching her clients daily living skills to foster their independence. In her free time Shaina enjoys spending time with her growing family, eating, and seeing friends.
Montana Lazorchak-
Director of Business Operations Behavior TechNICIAN
While attending the University of Arkansas pursuing her Bachelor's in Political Science, Montana began working as a behavior interventionist in a Special Education classroom and never looked back. She has 11 years of experience working hands-on with children between 2-18 in a variety of settings including schools, daycares, and homes. Montana is an outspoken advocate for compassionate ABA and ensuring that goals and treatments are person centered. Montana specializes in verbal behavior and hopes to pursue her Master's in Speech Language Pathology. When she's not working you can find Montana making pottery or playing softball under the Washington Monument.
Kimberly Patia-
Lead bEHAVIOR tECHNICIAN
events coordinator
Kimberly graduated from Old Dominion University in 2019 and pursued her RBT certification shortly after. She has experience working 1:1 with kids ages 3-12. Kimberly has supported clients in school settings, at home, and during after school activities. Outside of ABA Kimberly enjoys going on hikes and exploring new trails!
cOLTON rIGG-
behavior Technician
Colton graduated from Penn State University with his Bachelor's in Psychology. During that time he worked as a behavior interventionist for a year with children ages 6-11. Colton is currently working towards his Master's in clinical mental health counseling at George Washington University. Colton is originally from Pennsylvania so during my free time he really enjoys exploring the NOVA/DC area with some friends!
