Family Focus

We believe the best place to learn and grow is right at home. That’s where kids feel safe, comfortable, and confident. Our team works with families to make learning part of everyday life…during playtime, meals, and daily routines. We show parents and caregivers easy ways to help their child practice new skills so progress happens naturally and feels fun.

Caring Experts

Our team is made up of people who really get kids. Every therapist is trained and certified in ABA therapy and has years of experience helping children on the autism spectrum or with developmental differences. We don’t just teach…we listen, we encourage, and we celebrate every small win along the way.

Team Support

Kids thrive when everyone is on the same page. That’s why we work closely with teachers, doctors, and care providers to keep things consistent at home, school, and beyond. We also help care home staff use strategies that support calm, safe, and steady progress.

Real Growth

We focus on more than behavior, we help kids feel confident, capable, and proud. Every session is about learning real-world skills like communication, problem-solving, and emotional awareness to help them shine in everyday life.

Our Mission

At Innovative Vitality ABA, our mission is to empower children to reach their fullest potential through individualized behavioral therapy and family support. We focus on growth that feels achievable, sustainable, and meaningful—both for the child and their caregivers.

Our Approach

We know that no two children are alike. Our therapists design customized treatment plans that blend compassion with clinically proven ABA techniques. Every session is an opportunity to celebrate small wins, reduce challenging behaviors, and build confidence through consistency and care.

Meet Our Team

With a diverse wealth of expertise and lived experiences, our clinical team unites the precision of behavioral science with the art of compassionate care to empower meaningful breakthroughs and brighter futures.

  • Namaz Habroun is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and International Behavior
    Analyst (IBA) with over 20 years of experience serving children, adolescents, and adults with
    autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, behavioral challenges, and
    learning differences.
    She earned her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from
    California State University, Bakersfield, and later completed her Master of Arts in Exceptional
    Student Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at the University of
    West Florida in 2016.
    Throughout her career, Namaz has specialized in providing clinical direction, training, and
    behavioral support across diverse settings, with a strong focus on fostering independence, skill
    development, and improved quality of life. She currently leads Innovative Vitality ABA, Inc.,
    where she oversees services in the greater Bakersfield area, providing guidance to staff, clients,and families.

Namaz Habroun

M.A., BCBA, IBA CEO/Founder/Owner

  • Andrea has over 20 years of experience working in the field of developmental disabilities, supporting individuals across the lifespan from early childhood through older adulthood. She began her career as a Behavior Interventionist and later served as a Program Manager, gaining extensive hands-on and leadership experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Six years ago, she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), further strengthening her clinical expertise and commitment to high-quality, ethical care.

    Throughout her career, she worked with individuals ages 2 to 70, supporting a wide range of developmental disabilities as well as co-occurring mental health conditions. Andrea’s experience spans multiple service settings, including clinics, schools, in-home services, day programs, and group homes, allowing her to provide flexible, individualized, and collaborative support.

    She currently resides in Tennessee, where she works as a BCBA providing services in homes and schools, as well as remotely with Innovative Vitality. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys hiking, working out, and spending quality time with her children.

Andrea Parish

  • Teri Griswold, M.S., BCBA, LBA, IBA  is the Clinical Director and brings extensive leadership experience to Innovative Vitality. Currently a Ph.D. candidate specializing in Autism Intervention at Cambridge College , Teri oversees clinical caseloads and provides advanced supervision and training to BCBAs, students, and Registered Behavior Technicians. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of ages and needs, from early intervention for toddlers to behavior consultation for adults with various developmental diagnoses. Teri is a dedicated researcher who has presented her work on the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) at national conferences , reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practices and program fidelity. Licensed in Arizona and holding international certification , she excels at designing individualized treatment plans and conducting parent training to ensure successful skill generalization across all environments.

Teri Griswold

M.S., BCBA, LBA, IBA Clinical Director

BCBA, Clinical Director

  • Andy is a Program Manager and Registered Behavior Technician at Innovative Vitality ABA, currently completing his Board Certified Behavior Analyst coursework. With extensive knowledge of Latin-American culture and history and a background in organizational leadership within the behavioral health field, Andy specializes in providing culturally responsive behavior analytic services. While recognizing the rich linguistic diversity of Latin America—including Portuguese, indigenous languages, and others—Andy's bilingual practice focuses on Spanish-language service delivery, where he has developed comprehensive ABA materials and parent training programs for Spanish-speaking families.

    In his role at Innovative Vitality, Andy oversees program development, supervises Behavior Technicians, and conducts quality assurance across clinical programming. His work emphasizes data-driven intervention design and culturally sensitive practice. Andy is passionate about deepening his practice within Latin-American communities and expanding access to quality ABA services for Spanish-speaking families, while maintaining his commitment to serving families from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

Andy

Program Manager Registered Behavior Technician

  • Ezequiel Rodriguez holds bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology and Psychology and has extensive experience delivering and supporting applied behavior analysis services for adolescents, teens, and adults across residential, day program, and community settings. His work includes direct intervention, program development, data analysis, staff training, and fidelity monitoring to support ethical, effective implementation.

Ezequiel Rodriguez