Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers is proud to announce the addition of three new, talented Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to our Iowa programs. The team expansion enhances our capacity to deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to families throughout the Des Moines region. Recruited from across the U.S., our new practitioners bring a wealth of fieldwork experience to our programs as well as a shared commitment to our mission of helping children on the Spectrum live their most fulfilled and successful lives.

Meet Our New Clinicians

Shayna Landsberry, MS, BCBA, LBA (She/Her)

• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
• Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno

Shayna Landsberry is a Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst coming to us from Reno, Nevada. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Nevada and went on to complete her graduate education in Applied Behavior Analysis at Capella University.

Prior to sitting for her board exams, Shayna worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with children on the Spectrum. Her areas of expertise include using ABA techniques for behavior shaping, differential reinforcement, and teaching verbal behavior.

Rowan Langbehn, MS, BCBA, LBA (They/Them)

• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
• Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Simmons College
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen

A graduate of Simmons College and the University of Aberdeen, located in Northeast Scotland, Rowan has joined our crew as a hybrid BCBA working with clients in our West Des Moines office and home-based program. Rowan has a strong background in building programs for school-aged children and supporting high-needs students who are unable to attend traditional schools due to behavior severity or challenges with functional communication skills.

Shane Olson, MS, BCBA, LBA (He/Him)

• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
• Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Trinity Christian College

Shane Olson, a graduate of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Trinity Christian College, began working in the Autism services field as a school-based paraprofessional at the Scottsdale Children’s Institute, in Scottsdale, AZ. Through this experience, he was introduced to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and went on to earn his board certification as a Behavior Analyst in 2017. Shane brings with him a wealth of experience in both center-based and home/community-based care. He will join our West Des Moines center in June!

Committed to Expanding Access in Iowa

In the US, experts report that Autism affects nearly 1-in-36 children. And the number of diagnoses is continuing to rise as healthcare providers develop new screening methods and parents become more aware of the signs of ASD in young children. By bringing new Behavior Analysts to Iowa from a national pool of candidates, Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers is working to meet the increased need for ABA therapy in the Des Moines region.

How To Enroll Your Child

Midwest currently has full and half-day openings at our Altoona and Ankeny locations. Our West Des Moines and Waukee offices are working from limited waitlists while we continue to expand our clinical teams. For more information, or to get started with enrollment visit midwestautismservices.com/new-client, email us at [email protected], or call our direct intake line at (515) 513-9649. We look forward to continuing to serve the Iowa community with even greater resources and expertise!