ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Riley ABA & Autism Center, LLC is an ethical organization committed to providing high quality, individualized therapeutic services based on the science and principles of applied behavior analysis to children diagnosed with autism and their families. We believe in maintaining a positive, therapeutic environment, while continuously promoting a fun, enriching culture for all Riley ABA employees.
MEET OUR CLINICAL TEAM

Sara Riley
- Owner
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Licensed Behavior Analyst
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Sara is a life-long Kansas City resident. She grew up in the northland, graduated with her Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Missouri- Kansas City and obtained her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Mid-America Nazarene University.
Sara is currently involved in New Direction's Autism Provider Advisory Committee. Sara is also a member of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their daughter, dog, and friends and family. Sara also enjoys eating at all of the great restaurants that Kansas City has to offer and being a self-proclaimed "foodie".

Alex Anderson
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Wendy Walker
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Licensed Behavior Analyst

Alex Grant
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Janet Walker Downing
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Licensed Behavior Analyst

Meghan Hinemeyer
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Sprinkle Riley
- Riley ABA Resident Mascot
ABOUT ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the most researched and empirically supported treatment for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism. The majority of the research in behavior analysis has been conducted with children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD, however research has indicated successful outcomes with individuals with other developmental disabilities.
ABA is a scientific, evidence-based practice that strives to understand and improve socially significant behaviors. ABA examines the interactions between people and their environment to determine the effects that an environment has on a person’s behavior (“why” a behavior occurs). In clinical practice, ABA is used to teach new skills, improve performance in already acquired skills, and decrease unwanted and challenging behaviors. An ABA program targets specific developmental areas such as:
Attending skills
Imitative skills
Fine motor and gross motor skills
Language skills
Conversation skills
Functional play
Functional skills/Self-help skills
Social skills
Toileting skills
Challenging behaviors