Progress doesn’t always announce itself. A moment you can’t schedule or predict. It might be the first time a child points to a bird outside the window, not because he was prompted, but because he wanted to share the sight of it. It might be the first time a mother hears her daughter say her name, the sound clear and intentional in the quiet of the afternoon. It could be a small victory during a family dinner, a shared smile, a moment of calm where there was once chaos. These are the achievements, small and monumental, that form the heart of a quiet revolution in autism care—a revolution being led not with bombast, but with a profound commitment to quality, from a company called Achievements ABA Therapy.
Achievements ABA entered the industry with a mission that felt both simple and radical: to prioritize the quality of care above all else. In a field where rapid expansion can sometimes dilute the intensity of the service, Achievements chose a different path. It began as a small, carefully cultivated initiative, built not on an advertising budget, but on the most powerful marketing force there is: the genuine gratitude of families who saw real progress, and the dedication of clinicians who felt truly supported. That word-of-mouth momentum has since grown into a significant presence. Today, Achievements is the largest ABA provider in the state of Georgia, with a growing and impactful footprint in North Carolina, its reputation for excellence preceding it into every new community it serves.
The Anatomy of Excellence
What truly sets Achievements apart is the robust and intentional clinical infrastructure that underpins every service they offer. While they provide a full spectrum of ABA services, from individualized in-home and school-based support to early intervention and parent training; it is the ecosystem of support behind these services that makes them so effective.
This is not a model where a single therapist is left alone on an island with a case. Instead, every clinical team is part of a multi-layered support system designed to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and clinical integrity. At the front line are the dedicated Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Their dedicated Regional Directors ensure that standards of excellence are upheld across every community we serve. Supporting them are experienced Lead BCBAs, who provide hands-on oversight and mentorship to guide and empower their clinical teams.
At the helm of this intricate clinical and operational framework is Devora Fromowitz, M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBA, the Vice President of Operations. A seasoned leader with over two decades of experience working with children on the autism spectrum, she oversees the clinical and operational teams across both Georgia and North Carolina. With a Master’s in Education and a background that includes serving as Clinical Director at Proud Moments ABA, Devora brings deep expertise in clinical leadership, staff development, and strategic growth to the organization. Her leadership ensures the entire support structure functions cohesively.
Working alongside her is Jenniferdawn Hemlock, the Managing Director of Clinical Services. Jenniferdawn has a strong foundation in clinical care and hands-on experience supporting children and families. She plays a crucial role in guiding the organization’s clinical direction. Collaborating closely with BCBAs and regional leaders, she ensures that every treatment plan is based on best practices and tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Her emphasis on clinical integrity and team mentorship enhances the quality and consistency of services across all regions.
Overseeing it all is an outstanding Quality Assurance department. A team singularly focused on monitoring progress, refining protocols, and ensuring that every treatment plan is not only evidence-based but is being implemented with the highest degree of fidelity. This structure is a significant investment, but one the organization sees as non-negotiable. It allows them to deliver not just therapy sessions, but a cohesive and powerful therapeutic journey that leads to meaningful, lasting change for children and their families.
Building the Builders
The commitment to quality is perhaps most evident in the way Achievements cultivates its own talent. The process of designing a therapy plan is, by nature, deeply personal. It begins with a comprehensive assessment, a deep dive into a child’s unique world of strengths and challenges, and a close collaboration with the family to define their goals. However, the quality of that plan depends entirely on the skill of the people creating and implementing it.
To this end, Achievements has built something unique: a powerful pipeline for clinical excellence. They have developed a specialized RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) training program and, crucially, a robust BCBA-in-training mentorship program, which is spearheaded by Dr.Ashley Carrigan . This internal training cohort provides clinicians with hands-on skill development, invaluable real-world experience, and expert guidance long before they are leading cases on their own. It’s a system designed to ensure that from the moment a therapist joins the team, they are embedded in a culture of learning and supported by the full weight of the organization’s expertise, from the Lead BCBAs and Regional Directors to the Quality Assurance team. This infrastructure ensures that every customized treatment plan is a living, breathing strategy that is continuously refined to give every child the most effective care possible.
The Collaborative Circle: Weaving a Unified World
Lasting progress, the team at Achievements believes, rarely happens in a vacuum. A child’s world is a tapestry of people and places, home, school, the doctor’s office, the playground. The company sees its role not as a separate thread, but as the weaver that helps bring all the pieces together. Collaboration, they say, is a “cornerstone” and “at the heart” of their approach.
This philosophy translates into dedicated, proactive partnership. The clinical teams regularly connect with everyone in a child’s orbit: educators, pediatricians, speech and occupational therapists, and entire school systems. They are a consistent presence at IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings, they coordinate directly with teachers and school staff, and they maintain open lines of communication with healthcare providers to ensure that strategies are aligned and progress is shared across all settings.
The result is a cohesive, well-rounded therapeutic experience. By fostering these strong, respectful relationships, Achievements helps to build a unified network of support that envelops the child. This teamwork eliminates the friction that can occur when different professionals work in isolation, allowing a child to experience consistency and reinforcement whether they are in a therapy session, a classroom, or at home. It empowers them to thrive not just in one area of their life, but across all of them.
This collaborative spirit extends profoundly to the most important people in the child’s life: their family. Parent and family training is another cornerstone of the Achievements model. The belief is that for progress to be truly lasting, caregivers must be empowered with the tools to support their child beyond the scheduled therapy sessions. The BCBAs provide regular, personalized training sessions that are practical and designed to fit into a family’s real-life routines and goals. But it’s more than just teaching strategies. The clinicians partner with families, listening to their concerns, celebrating their wins, and offering the emotional support and encouragement needed to navigate the often-challenging ABA journey with confidence.
A Future Built on a Founding Promise
As Achievements ABA Therapy looks to the future, its goals remain firmly rooted in its founding mission. The focus is not on growth for growth’s sake, but on “expanding our reach thoughtfully and intentionally.” The plan is to move into new communities where families are in need of high-quality support, while rigorously maintaining the clinical excellence and personal touch that have become their signature.
The organization is actively exploring new partnerships and innovative technological tools that can enhance their service delivery, improve data tracking, and support even greater progress for their clients. But every new initiative is measured against a simple, guiding question: will this allow us to help more children thrive without compromising the individualized, compassionate care that defines who we are?
It is this unwavering commitment that resonates in their message to families and caregivers. “You are not alone on this journey,” the team shares. “Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, celebrating small victories, or searching for the right support, know that meaningful progress is possible with the right team beside you.” It is a message of hope, empathy, and partnership; the very principles upon which Achievements was built, and the reason its quiet revolution of quality continues to change lives, one small, monumental victory at a time.
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