The Developmental Advantage, LLC

05/06/2025

03/25/2025

2025 Small Business Person of the Year – WV is Cathy Jo Higgins, M.A. Founder/Owner/CEO of The Developmental Advantage, LLC located in Charleston, WV.

Cathy Jo will be attending National in Washington D.C. May 4-10th and will be presented her award, in person, on May 5th by the SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler at an Awards Luncheon. On May 7th, Cathy Jo will attend a local ceremony presented by the SBA’s District Office who will celebrate her and “additional local awardees who have empowered entrepreneurial success, created jobs and driven economic growth”- SBA WV District Office.

Cathy Jo would like to Thank the SBA for all the amazing trainings and financial assistance they have provided, over the years, through SBDC (Doug Spaulding) and SCORE (Melissa Hill). A special thank you goes out to Doug Spaulding (retired)/Harold Patterson for nominating her for such a prestigious award. Cathy Jo would like to send another special thank you to the families and staff at The Developmental Advantage, LLC, who wrote such heartfelt letters on her behalf. Cathy Jo is quoted as saying “This award really belongs to the outstanding team of professionals at The Developmental Advantage, LLC and the children/families that we serve. This would not be possible without God answering my prayers to help fill a gap of not only providing additional services for children with disabilities but providing the best quality services. The children/families in West Virginia deserve that!” For more information about Cathy Jo’s pediatric outpatient (ABA) clinic/and other programs they provide, please go to www.thedevadvantage.com

For more information on National please visit www.sba.gov/NSBW for information on the virtual summit, registrations and speakers. Local SBA events will be featured on www.sba.gov/events
U.S. Small Business Administration

06/11/2024

Thank you People Magazine for shining a light on ABA in West Virginia!

Hope Crichigno, who was diagnosed with "profound autism" when she was 3, has walked at her own graduation after receiving years of ABA therapy in West Virginia

05/14/2024

**STAFF SHOUTOUT**

Johnni Kondakdjian, RBT
Johnni graduated in 2023 with her Bachelor of Educational Studies from GCU. She became an RBT in 2023 and has plans to continue her education with the goal of becoming a BCaBA.
Johnni is married and has two children who are on the spectrum. She has experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism ADHD, ARFID, OCPD, OCD and hearing loss children between the ages of 0-16 years. . Johnni is intermediate with ASL and is deaf herself.
Johnni's passion is her family and all children. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, playing with her animals, and swimming.

02/16/2024

Last Friday some of our staff had the opportunity to volunteer at The Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine at Christ Temple Church.

Some of our staff volunteered as dates to help make the night special for their buddies, while others provided supports in the Sensory Room to help guests who felt overwhelmed or needed a little time away to relax.

Thank You, Christ Temple Church for allowing us to join in this night and for putting on an event to celebrate these honored guests!

01/23/2024

We Are Hiring RBT's to work in our clinic!
As an RBT, you will work in a 1:1 behavioral therapy setting with your client. You will be providing ABA interventions that can build and improve upon your clients communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. What this looks like in practice varies greatly, since behavioral therapy is so specific to an individual patient’s needs.

The job duties RBTs perform every day include:

Providing direct client care in one-on-one and group settings
Following the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols
Collecting and recording data based on client behavior
Communicating with clients, parents, and caregivers regarding client progress
Assisting behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts with behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition
Assisting behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in the preparation of client materials

Requirements – Entry Level Experience: RBT Certificate required
Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Healthcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

License: CPR/First Aid (Preferred, must be able to obtain), RBT certificate (required, must be able to obtain)

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Please use the link below to apply!

COMPANY DESCRIPTIONThe Developmental Advantage is an accredited Behavior Health Center of Excellence focusing on pediatric outpatient therapy serving Kanawha an...

12/15/2023

🎄We have a fun Christmas weekend planned! Saturday from 4-6 we will be at Roadside park with Santa and Sunday we have been asked to work the St. Albans Festival of Lights from 6-9. We would love for you all to come help and hang out with us! 🎄

11/22/2023

Introducing Sensory Friendly Nights! Sensory friendly nights will take place on 12/5, 12/12, and 12/19!🎄