Victoria Yarzebski, MSEd, MS, BCBA, LABA

Early Childhood Development Consultant

Victoria Yarzebski, MSEd, MS, BCBA, LABA, Early Childhood Development Consultant at First Steps Developmental Services, smiling outdoors.

Victoria Yarzebski has over a decade of specialized experience supporting children and families, particularly those impacted by autism spectrum disorder. With advanced expertise in behavior analysis and naturalistic teaching methodologies, Victoria is dedicated to delivering exceptional, evidence-based services that foster meaningful outcomes for her clients. Victoria’s work is driven by a belief that early diagnosis and intervention can open doors to brighter futures. She is deeply invested in ensuring that all children have access to the supports they need, and in equipping caregivers with the knowledge and resources to confidently guide their children through both the joys and challenges of parenthood and the complexities of a new diagnosis.

Victoria holds dual Master’s degrees—one in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western New England University (2020) and another in Education from Simmons University (2023). She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), having earned her certification in 2020 following her foundational experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), where she provided intensive early intervention services to children under age three in home-based settings. Her advanced clinical skill set is further demonstrated by her tenure as a clinical research lead, where she worked on a multi-year project focused on identifying early symptoms of autism in newborns and infants. Currently, Victoria serves as a neurodevelopmental evaluator, assisting in conducting comprehensive assessments to diagnose autism and other neurological and developmental disorders.

Victoria’s unwavering dedication, advanced skill set, and compassionate approach inspire hope and confidence in those she serves, making her a trusted advocate and leader in the field of autism and developmental care.

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Enrolling our son at first steps has been one of the absolute best decisions we have made for our family. The difference in him today compared to when he first started is almost night and day. We have seen incredible progress in his speech and language development, his emotional intelligence, and his ability to self-regulate. Watching him grow, communicate so much more effectively, and navigate his emotions with confidence has been incredible.

The center itself is top-tier. It is always exceptionally clean, bright, and welcoming, and the entire team is deeply dedicated to helping my son gain the skills he needs in a fun environment.

As a working parent, I cannot express enough how grateful I am for their accommodation and flexibility. Whenever unexpected work schedule changes pop up last-minute, they are always so sweet, understanding, and willing to work with us.

What sets them apart most is how truly collaborative they are. They actually listen to my input as a parent and seamlessly implement our family goals into his routine.

Our parent meetings are consistently insightful, filled with practical, helpful tips we can use at home, and structured so well. He truly loves going here, and the staff's kindness and expertise mean everything to us. I cannot recommend First Steps highly enough!

William McGuinn

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I have known Jarrod for over twenty years. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, consistently professional, and genuinely caring in everything he does. He is someone you can trust and rely on. I highly recommend working with him and his team.

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The founder of this program has over 20 years experience in training and professional development and has been passionate about helping families just as long. This is a strong clinician-led organization with a focus on meaningful outcomes.

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Great company with a team of highly experienced experts. First Steps understands what kids need and how to get it to them compassionately and effectively.

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