Meet the Team
Special Learning was founded by a behavior analyst, built for behavior analysts. Every course, every resource, every product, created by clinical professionals who understand what ABA practitioners actually need.
Founders
Karen Chung
Founder & CEO
BACB-Authorized Provider ACE #OP-14-2437Karen founded Special Learning in 2010 with one goal: make BACB ACE Provider continuing education accessible to every ABA professional, regardless of where they practice or what resources they have.
Over 15 years, she has grown Special Learning into a trusted source for 32,000+ customers in over 140 countries, remaining founder-owned and mission-driven throughout. Karen is a vocal advocate for ethical practice in ABA and founded ESBAP, the Ethics Standards for Behavior Analysis Providers initiative.
Tim Garnett
eLearning Director & Course Developer
eLearning Expert Workforce TrainingTim is Special Learning's eLearning architect and the creative force behind the Respect Without Exception (RWE) course series, comprehensive training on dignity, respect, and ethical treatment in behavioral support settings.
With deep expertise in workforce development, labor law, and instructional design, Tim brings a unique perspective that bridges clinical ABA practice with broader organizational excellence. His courses are used by ABA agencies, school districts, and healthcare organizations nationwide.
Clinical & Content Team
Our courses are developed and reviewed by BACB-certified behavior analysts with active clinical experience.
Clinical Content Team
BCBAs & Course Developers
Every CE course at Special Learning is developed by BACB-certified behavior analysts and reviewed for clinical accuracy before publication. Our team holds specializations in early intervention, school-based ABA, parent training, and supervision.
V-CAT Clinical Team
Free Guidance · BCBAs
The VCAT (Virtual Clinical Assistance Team) is staffed by BACB-certified behavior analysts who review and respond to questions from families, educators, and professionals, at no cost. Submit your question →
Dan Dube
RBT Training Partner · ABA Growth Team
Special Learning partners with Dan Dube at ABA Growth Team for RBT 40-hour initial training certification. Dan's training program is current with the latest BACB RBT Task List and meets all BACB initial training requirements. Learn more at abagrowthteam.com.
Founder Initiative
ESBAP, Ethics Standards for Behavior Analysis Providers
Karen founded ESBAP to bring accountability and transparency to ABA organizations. ESBAP provides an independent ethics framework and public directory for ABA providers who commit to ethical practice standards.
Learn About ESBAP →Work With Us
Special Learning is always looking to partner with experienced BCBAs and behavior analysts for course development, clinical consulting, and V-CAT. We are a mission-driven, founder-owned company. If you're passionate about making ABA accessible, we'd love to hear from you.
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