Choice
Begin with the adult’s priorities and the people they want involved.
About Compassionate Care
The person comes first.
The plan follows.
A useful plan starts with understanding an adult’s life: their preferences, strengths, relationships, and the things they want to do.
Our approach
Respect that shows up
in everyday support.
Compassionate Care ABA focuses on practical behavioral support for adults with autism and developmental disabilities. We work alongside adults, caregivers, providers, and support teams.
The aim is to make strategies useful in the places life happens, with dignity, communication, independence, and meaningful participation at the center.
Meet Rachel
Rachel Souza
Founder · Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Rachel’s work in autism and developmental disabilities spans more than two decades. Her path in applied behavior analysis began at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and she became a BCBA in 2009.
Her practice centers on understanding behavior in context and helping adults and their teams develop realistic strategies for home, day, work, and community settings.
Collaboration
Make space for the perspectives of the adult and their support team.
Practical support
Connect strategies to real routines and everyday participation.
Individual fit
Discuss service needs, settings, and availability without a one-size-fits-all promise.
A clearer next step starts here.
Ask about service fit and availability before sharing personal or clinical records.
Talk with our team