Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health

Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health Psychological and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children with intellectual and develo

The mission of the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health is to improve the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders in the Cape Fear and surrounding regions by:
• providing quality, empirically-supported treatment services
• developing and refining effective treatments through innovative clinical research
• disseminating effective treatment technologies through consultation
• offering quality training experiences

Today, some of our amazing staff completed CPR training—adding life-saving skills to their already incredible toolkit.❤️...
07/14/2025

Today, some of our amazing staff completed CPR training—adding life-saving skills to their already incredible toolkit.❤️
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🎼Our Early Learners enjoyed some music time in the classroom this morning. The talent of our behavior technicians is end...
07/11/2025

🎼Our Early Learners enjoyed some music time in the classroom this morning. The talent of our behavior technicians is endless! 🌳⭐

Once upon a time… there was a team so wonderful, even fairy tales couldn’t capture their magic! ✨👑 🦄🐉🧚‍♀️ On Fantasy Day...
07/04/2025

Once upon a time… there was a team so wonderful, even fairy tales couldn’t capture their magic! ✨👑 🦄🐉🧚‍♀️ On Fantasy Day, we celebrated our behavior technicians who have brought imagination, heart, and a little bit of magic to everything they've done for our past 7 years. 🌳⭐

🇺🇸 On this day of freedom and hope, we celebrate the incredible strength, courage, and uniqueness of every child we have...
07/04/2025

🇺🇸 On this day of freedom and hope, we celebrate the incredible strength, courage, and uniqueness of every child we have the privilege to support. Just like the fireworks that light up the night sky, each child shines with their own beautiful light—bright, bold, and full of promise.🌟

We honor the journeys of our families—filled with love, resilience, and hope—and we are grateful to walk alongside you every step of the way.

May your day be filled with joy, connection, and the freedom to be exactly who you are. ❤️🤍💙

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Yesterday we celebrated our behavior technicians with Disney Day — because our staff are the real magic makers! ✨ We cel...
07/03/2025

Yesterday we celebrated our behavior technicians with Disney Day — because our staff are the real magic makers! ✨ We celebrate the wonder, joy, and imagination they bring to work every day. They are the dream team! 🌳⭐

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Our team’s spirit yesterday was TIE DYE for! Another day of celebrating the exceptional care our behavior techni...
07/02/2025

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Our team’s spirit yesterday was TIE DYE for! Another day of celebrating the exceptional care our behavior technicians provide to the children we serve. 🌳⭐️

🍿We were POPPING with appreciation for our behavior technicians on Monday! We are so grateful for their amazing work all...
07/01/2025

🍿We were POPPING with appreciation for our behavior technicians on Monday! We are so grateful for their amazing work all year long but love celebrating them during RBT Appreciation Week. We started the week off with Favorite Sports Team Day and concession stands in our centers. 🏈🏀⚾️⚽️ 🌳⭐️

INTERN SPOTLIGHT Jonathan Beaver, BSIntern, Behavior Management ProgramsJonathan brings 20 years of experience working w...
06/30/2025

INTERN SPOTLIGHT
Jonathan Beaver, BS
Intern, Behavior Management Programs

Jonathan brings 20 years of experience working with children and has spent the past two years providing behavior analytic services to individuals with special needs including those who exhibit challenging behaviors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. As part of his graduate training, he is completing a two-year internship in our Severe Behavior and Pathways Programs under the supervision of Dr. Javid Rahaman. 🌳⭐

INTERN SPOTLIGHT Elizabeth Beaver, BAIntern, Early and Advanced Learner ProgramsElizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in El...
06/25/2025

INTERN SPOTLIGHT
Elizabeth Beaver, BA
Intern, Early and Advanced Learner Programs

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the Florida Institute of Technology. She brings a decade of experience working with children with special needs, including more than five years providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to young children with autism. For the past two years, Elizabeth has worked at the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health, initially as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and later advancing to the role of Lead RBT. She is currently completing a two-year graduate-level internship in our Early and Advanced Learner Programs under the supervision of Dr. Maya Fallon as she works toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. 🌳⭐

Our centers are closed today as we commemorate , honoring our past and celebrating freedom and unity. We will re-open t...
06/19/2025

Our centers are closed today as we commemorate , honoring our past and celebrating freedom and unity. We will re-open tomorrow, Friday, June 20th.

INTERN SPOTLIGHT Rachel Handel, MAIntern, Early and Advanced Learner ProgramsRachel earned a Bachelor of Science in Recr...
06/13/2025

INTERN SPOTLIGHT
Rachel Handel, MA
Intern, Early and Advanced Learner Programs

Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy from East Carolina University and a Master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. She brings over four years of experience providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to children with autism spectrum disorder across a range of settings as a Registered Behavior Technician. Rachel has been part of the CPBH team for over a year and is completing a post-graduate internship in the Early and Advanced Learner Programs under the supervision of Dr. Maya Fallon. 🌳⭐

MEET OUR TEAMLori Aguire, MSN, FNP-C, PMHSPediatric Feeding Disorders Program​​Lori is a bilingual Family Nurse Practiti...
06/11/2025

MEET OUR TEAM
Lori Aguire, MSN, FNP-C, PMHS
Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program
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Lori is a bilingual Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in pediatrics. She holds certification as a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). She specializes in developmental, behavioral, and mental health including working with children with feeding disorders. Lori practices in a joint position through Pediatrics within the University of North Carolina Medical System at both the Nunnelee Pediatric Specialty Clinics (Gastroenterology) at Novant Health and the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from Augustana University and a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from Duke University. She also earned a graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorders from University of North Carolina - Charlotte. She has published peer-reviewed work in The American Journal of Nursing. She has presented internationally on neurodevelopmental disorders and interprofessional care and earned numerous awards for her work internationally as a Family Nurse Practitioner with the US Department of State. 🌳⭐

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720 St. James Drive
Wilmington, NC
28403

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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