Timothy Yeager on ABA Access, Leadership, and Personal Growth

In this episode, live from the Arizona ABA Conference, we are talking to Timothy Yeager, a top leader at Centria Healthcare. Timothy shares his inspiring journey from a struggling undergraduate to driving clinical innovation in ABA therapy. Discover his powerful insights on leadership, company culture, and empowering teams to deliver meaningful change for individuals with autism. Timothy also reveals personal stories of overcoming obstacles, balancing passion with professional growth, and how Centria is tackling the nationwide demand for quality ABA services. Don’t miss this engaging conversation packed with valuable lessons on leadership and ABA therapy! Timestamps: 00:00 Timothy Yeager’s journey to ABA clinical innovation 03:05 10-year journey to getting a bachelor's degree 05:11 Leadership principles and empathy in autism work 08:41 Company culture and culture nuances 09:59 Empowering local teams as a leader 11:02 Balancing vulnerability and value in leadership 14:19 Being a beer revolutionary 16:41 Centria’s mission for ABA access and workforce development 19:01 Defining success in ABA therapy 20:55 Timothy’s COVID journey and its impact on Centria 23:35 Challenges with in-home ABA therapy post-COVID 24:35 Balancing personal passion with professional excellence 26:35 Insights on balancing career with family life