About Behavior Designs Academy:

Allison Gohring, Ed.D., BCBA, LBA- MO, VA, UT, Amber Farrar, M.S., BCBA, LBA- MO, & Whitney Forbeck, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA- MO

Welcome to Behavior Designs, where passion meets expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis. Founded by Allison Gohring and Amber Farrar, we are dedicated to supporting aspiring behavior analysts on their journey to BCBA certification from start to finish.

Our Combined Expertise

Together, we bring over 49 years of experience in education and behavior analysis to our students:

Allison Gohring, Ed.D., BCBA, LBA (MO, VA, UT)

  • 27 years in education, 9 years as a BCBA

  • Former special education director and college professor

  • Extensive experience across public school, clinic, in-home, and adult day programs

  • Specializes in integrating ABA into classroom settings

  • Direct experience with the BACB audit process from a supervisor standpoint

Amber Farrar, M.S., BCBA, LBA (MO)

  • 10 years in education, 11 years in ABA, 2 years as a BCBA

  • Former special education teacher and school district behavior interventionist

  • Extensive experience across public school, clinic, in-home, and adult services

  • Specializes in integrating ABA into classroom settings

  • Direct experience with the BACB audit process from a trainee standpoint

Whitney Forbeck, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (MO)

  • 12 years in public education

  • Former general education teacher, special education teacher, and school district behavior interventionist

  • Active school district Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • Specializes in integrating trauma-informed care into ABA practices

  • Direct experience as a trainee with Behavior Designs Academy

Our Mission

We are committed to putting as many well-educated, fully-equipped, and confident BCBAs into the field as possible. Whether you're an educator looking to expand your skillset or a professional seeking to make a career change, we're here to systematically help turn your aspiration into a BCBA certification.

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