Shaping Affinity LLC

04/02/2026

Awareness, Acceptance, or Both?

April is Autism Awareness Month.

💙 Awareness is foundational knowledge of Autism. It’s understanding what Autism is, recognizing differences, and continuous education-not just for yourself but for others within reach.

❤️ Acceptance is action and where real change happens. It is how we choose to show up, include others, offer support, and celebrate each individual for the person they are.

Awareness opens the door, but acceptance truly moves us forward. Value awareness, but also act with compassion, advocate for inclusion, and interact with genuine kindness!

03/20/2026

Celebrating the power of positive change! 💙🧡

03/20/2026

Meet the team!

Makayla Bankston, RBT

Makayla has 4½ years of experience in ABA. She entered the field with no prior experience and quickly discovered a passion for the work. Her favorite part of being an RBT is witnessing lifelong progress and knowing she’s making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Outside of work, Makayla enjoys shopping and spending quality time with her friends and family!

03/02/2026

Read Across America Day!
Fun book character dress up📗🐸

02/28/2026

If you or a loved one is in need of someone to talk to, please reach out to our Lafourche Brief Therapy Program. We are excited to announce that the has grown and the Therapy Program now has an intern to assist our Therapist! Lafourche Parish residents can receive eight (8) sessions of therapy at no cost. As a reminder, these sessions are made possible by funds from the Opioid Abatement Fund. If you or a loved one is in need of services, please contact 985-304-HOPE (4673) to schedule an appointment. No referral required.

In a crisis? Please call 988 for the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline. For all Emergencies, call 911.

Two locations:
101 W 112th Street, Cut Off, LA 70345 or
5524 North Hwy 1, Suite B, Lockport, LA 70374

***Must be a resident of Lafourche Parish to receive the 8 sessions of therapy at no cost.***

02/21/2026

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

Ever wondered what communication feels like from an autistic perspective? This visual explains more than words ever could. 🌈🧠

01/26/2026

12/23/2025

Lauren Lawes, OM

This is Lauren’s first time on the office side, and she’s bringing so much heart, creativity, and organization to the role! She keeps everything running smoothly and is always ready to support our team. Lauren has a long standing passion for working in environments with children for 8 years now!

She shares that she loves cooking, reading, and traveling!

12/23/2025

Meet the team!

Mazzy Clement, RBT

Mazzy is approaching 2 years in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and is currently a senior at Nicholls State University majoring in psychology. She plans to continue her education by pursuing a master’s degree and ultimately becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. Mazzy’s favorite part of providing therapy to clients is seeing their daily progress. The growth, big or small, makes every moment meaningful and fulfilling.

Mazzy shares that she loves bugs, specifically, tarantulas! 🕷️