Our Clinical Team

Vanessa Ferrero BCBA, LABA, LBA-Founder

Vanessa is the Founder and Owner of Shaping Success. With deep roots in Western MA and over 20 years experience in a variety of settings from homes to schools, Vanessa utilizes a model that is highly individualized and strength based. With a focus on functional communication and foundation skills Vanessa strives to make meaningful changes for her clients and their families.

Kurt Arnold BCBA, LBA

"My journey as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is fueled by a profound passion for the science of Applied Behavior Analysis and a commitment to empowering individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. With a focus on individualized functional communication training, reinforcement-based learning, functionally equivalent replacement behaviors, Discrete Trial Instruction, and Natural Environment Teaching, I strive to build bridges to communication and independence, empowering individuals with Autism to thrive in their everyday lives."