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Empowering Neurodiversity: One Step at a Time

At Shining Steps, we believe in the power of potential. Our individualized ABA therapy is designed to illuminate the path for neurodiverse individuals, fostering growth and understanding within the family unit.

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Bringing Quality ABA Therapy to Your Doorstep

At Shining Steps, we understand that every family is unique, and so are their needs. Our at-home ABA therapy brings expert support directly to your living room, creating a comfortable and familiar environment for your child to thrive.

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Personalized Guidance

We provide personalized therapy tailored to each individual's unique needs, ensuring they receive the support necessary to thrive.

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Lasting Progress

We focus on creating meaningful outcomes that not only impact our clients but also enrich the lives of their families.

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Numbers that matter
312%

Increase in autism prevalence and diagnosis over the past decade.

1/36

Children are diagnosed with autism in the US (CDC).

12

Months is the average wait time for an autism diagnosis

Shining Steps ABA Founder - Aron Stein.

Aron Stein

Founder and CEO

Aron is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for the neurodivergent community. With over a decade of experience in healthcare, he has worked in various settings, including home care and urgent care, focusing on improving patient outcomes. Driven by personal experience with his neurodiverse brother, he is passionate about advocating for better services and breaking down barriers for families seeking care. He believes that with the right support, individuals can fully integrate into society and reach their full potential.

Meet the team

Our team of compassionate and experienced professionals will walk with you and your family every step of the way.

Lexi Buchmann
Director of Care Coordination

Lexi brings experience and dedication to every session, helping children build confidence and reach their goals through compassionate, evidence-based ABA support.

Malayasia Nealy
Malayasia Nealy
Intake Specialist

Malayasia is passionate about helping families access the services they need. With experience in recruiting and intake, she builds strong teams and guides families through onboarding.

Ashley Scholtz
Scheduling & Quality Assurance Specialist

Ashley brings a background in healthcare and a compassionate approach to supporting families. As a mother of two, she values listening, understanding, and helping children receive consistent, quality care.

Beth Wittwer
Beth Wittwer
Clinical Director

Beth has worked in schools, centers, and in-home settings since 2010. She provides compassionate affirming care with a focus on early intervention and parent coaching.

Sora Lee
Lead BCBA

Sora has spent over 18 years helping children and families thrive through compassionate, evidence-based care. She is deeply passionate about creating inclusive environments where every child’s voice is valued and celebrated.

JiRita Kinsey - BCBA
JiRita Kinsey
BCBA

JiRita is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over ten years of experience supporting children and families through compassionate, evidence-based ABA care.

Jessica Robinson
Jessica Robinson
BCBA

Jessica Robinson has over 12 years of experience across clinical, home, and community-based settings. She has supported public school consultation services throughout St. Louis and is passionate about helping families.

Emma Munn BCBA Shining Steps ABA
Emma Munn
BCBA

Emma has six years of experience across in-home, clinic, and telehealth ABA settings. She is passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and families, using ACT principles to encourage mindfulness, flexible thinking, and values-based growth.

Sierra Seidel - BCBA Shining Steps ABA
Sierra Seidel
BCBA

Sierra is a BCBA with over four years of ABA experience across clinical, home, school, and community settings. She began as an RBT and later became an Assistant Clinical Supervisor before becoming a BCBA two years ago.

Kehri Jones BCBA at Shining Steps ABA
Kehri Jones
BCBA

Kehri is a BCBA and former world champion in bobsled pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is passionate about partnering with caregivers and creating individualized plans that help children and families thrive.

maegan wariner bcaba shining steps aba
Maegan Wariner
BCaBA

Maegan is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) with over 10 years of experience. She partners with families to provide compassionate, individualized care that helps children build meaningful skills and greater independence in their everyday lives.

Jessica Melrose - BCBA - Shining Steps ABA
Jessica Melrose
BCaBA

Jessica has 10 years of ABA experience in both home and clinical settings, progressing from Behavior Technician to Clinical Supervisor. She is passionate about play-based teaching, parent collaboration, and celebrating each client’s progress.

Lexi Buchmann
Director of Care Coordination

Lexi brings experience and dedication to every session, helping children build confidence and reach their goals through compassionate, evidence-based ABA support.

Malayasia Nealy
Malayasia Nealy
Intake Specialist

Malayasia is passionate about helping families access the services they need. With experience in recruiting and intake, she builds strong teams and guides families through onboarding.

Ashley Scholtz
Scheduling & Quality Assurance Specialist

Ashley brings a background in healthcare and a compassionate approach to supporting families. As a mother of two, she values listening, understanding, and helping children receive consistent, quality care.

Beth Wittwer
Beth Wittwer
Clinical Director

Beth has worked in schools, centers, and in-home settings since 2010. She provides compassionate affirming care with a focus on early intervention and parent coaching.

Sora Lee
Lead BCBA

Sora has spent over 18 years helping children and families thrive through compassionate, evidence-based care. She is deeply passionate about creating inclusive environments where every child’s voice is valued and celebrated.

JiRita Kinsey - BCBA
JiRita Kinsey
BCBA

JiRita is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over ten years of experience supporting children and families through compassionate, evidence-based ABA care.

Jessica Robinson
Jessica Robinson
BCBA

Jessica Robinson has over 12 years of experience across clinical, home, and community-based settings. She has supported public school consultation services throughout St. Louis and is passionate about helping families.

Emma Munn BCBA Shining Steps ABA
Emma Munn
BCBA

Emma has six years of experience across in-home, clinic, and telehealth ABA settings. She is passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and families, using ACT principles to encourage mindfulness, flexible thinking, and values-based growth.

Sierra Seidel - BCBA Shining Steps ABA
Sierra Seidel
BCBA

Sierra is a BCBA with over four years of ABA experience across clinical, home, school, and community settings. She began as an RBT and later became an Assistant Clinical Supervisor before becoming a BCBA two years ago.

Kehri Jones BCBA at Shining Steps ABA
Kehri Jones
BCBA

Kehri is a BCBA and former world champion in bobsled pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is passionate about partnering with caregivers and creating individualized plans that help children and families thrive.

maegan wariner bcaba shining steps aba
Maegan Wariner
BCaBA

Maegan is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) with over 10 years of experience. She partners with families to provide compassionate, individualized care that helps children build meaningful skills and greater independence in their everyday lives.

Jessica Melrose - BCBA - Shining Steps ABA
Jessica Melrose
BCaBA

Jessica has 10 years of ABA experience in both home and clinical settings, progressing from Behavior Technician to Clinical Supervisor. She is passionate about play-based teaching, parent collaboration, and celebrating each client’s progress.

Lexi Buchmann
Director of Care Coordination

Lexi brings experience and dedication to every session, helping children build confidence and reach their goals through compassionate, evidence-based ABA support.

Malayasia Nealy
Malayasia Nealy
Intake Specialist

Malayasia is passionate about helping families access the services they need. With experience in recruiting and intake, she builds strong teams and guides families through onboarding.

Ashley Scholtz
Scheduling & Quality Assurance Specialist

Ashley brings a background in healthcare and a compassionate approach to supporting families. As a mother of two, she values listening, understanding, and helping children receive consistent, quality care.

Beth Wittwer
Beth Wittwer
Clinical Director

Beth has worked in schools, centers, and in-home settings since 2010. She provides compassionate affirming care with a focus on early intervention and parent coaching.

Sora Lee
Lead BCBA

Sora has spent over 18 years helping children and families thrive through compassionate, evidence-based care. She is deeply passionate about creating inclusive environments where every child’s voice is valued and celebrated.

JiRita Kinsey - BCBA
JiRita Kinsey
BCBA

JiRita is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over ten years of experience supporting children and families through compassionate, evidence-based ABA care.

Jessica Robinson
Jessica Robinson
BCBA

Jessica Robinson has over 12 years of experience across clinical, home, and community-based settings. She has supported public school consultation services throughout St. Louis and is passionate about helping families.

Emma Munn BCBA Shining Steps ABA
Emma Munn
BCBA

Emma has six years of experience across in-home, clinic, and telehealth ABA settings. She is passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and families, using ACT principles to encourage mindfulness, flexible thinking, and values-based growth.

Sierra Seidel - BCBA Shining Steps ABA
Sierra Seidel
BCBA

Sierra is a BCBA with over four years of ABA experience across clinical, home, school, and community settings. She began as an RBT and later became an Assistant Clinical Supervisor before becoming a BCBA two years ago.

Kehri Jones BCBA at Shining Steps ABA
Kehri Jones
BCBA

Kehri is a BCBA and former world champion in bobsled pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is passionate about partnering with caregivers and creating individualized plans that help children and families thrive.

maegan wariner bcaba shining steps aba
Maegan Wariner
BCaBA

Maegan is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) with over 10 years of experience. She partners with families to provide compassionate, individualized care that helps children build meaningful skills and greater independence in their everyday lives.

Jessica Melrose - BCBA - Shining Steps ABA
Jessica Melrose
BCaBA

Jessica has 10 years of ABA experience in both home and clinical settings, progressing from Behavior Technician to Clinical Supervisor. She is passionate about play-based teaching, parent collaboration, and celebrating each client’s progress.

FAQ Overview

Common Questions

What is ABA therapy, and how does it help my child?

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is an evidence -based therapy focused on improving socially significant behaviors such as communication, social skills, self-care, and reducing challenging behaviors. It is individualized to meet your child’s unique needs and goals.

How do I get started with services at Shining Steps ABA?

You can begin by contacting our intake team. We’ll walk you through the process, including gathering insurance information, scheduling an assessment, and matching your child with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Will therapy take place at home, in a clinic, or at school?

Shining Steps ABA provides services in multiple settings depending on your child’s needs, availability, and your preferences. Therapy may be conducted in-home, in school, or in the community to promote generalization of skills. Currently, Shining Steps is not yet providing in-clinic services. However, this will be considered in the near future.

How is my child’s progress tracked and communicated?

Your child’s BCBA will create an individualized treatment plan and monitor progress through regular data collection and assessments. Parents/caregivers will receive updates during scheduled caregiver meetings and through ongoing collaboration with your clinical team.

What is expected from me as a parent or caregiver during therapy?

Caregiver involvement is key to your child’s success. We ask caregivers to participate in training, attend regular team meetings, and support strategies at home. This is also required by insurance and is considered best practices. We’re here with you every step of the way to ensure your child’s success.

What makes Shining Steps ABA different?

At Shining Steps ABA, we believe in more than just delivering therapy—we believe in building lasting partnerships with families. Our care is personalized, evidence-based, and delivered through a seamless process that prioritizes communication, collaboration, and clarity. What truly sets us apart is our commitment to walking beside you throughout the entire journey. From your very first step to each milestone along the way, we are with you every step of the way.

Your family deserves the best

Our team of dedicated professionals work closely with families to create customized plans that foster growth and independence.

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