Great Day ABA
Helping your every day be a great day
Our Mission:
Great Day ABA empowers autistic individuals and their families to live value aligned, fulfilling lives through exceptional, compassionate care
Our
Values
It’s who we are, how we lead, and where we’re going as care providers
Find the Great
EVERYONE brings something great to the table worth recognizing, celebrating and empowering
Grow Together
We are actively committed to our individual growth and to contributing to the growth of those around us
Own Up
By remaining transparent and accountable to each other, we can find our path forward and reach our goals
Stay Curious
Curious exploration (and re-exploration) helps us find new opportunities, different perspectives, and the best way to move forward
Our Team
Dedicated, compassionate, and exceptional clinicians to provide meaningful access to quality autism therapy services
Name: Abbey Bulver, MA, BCBA, LBA
Hometown: Runnells, Iowa
Education: BA in Social Work, MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
Why You Love ABA: There are SO many reasons why I love ABA, but watching a client and their family celebrate accomplishing a goal they didn't know would be possible is one of my favorite things ever!
Hobbies: Pickleball, scrapbooking, event planning, decorating my house
Fun Fact: I became an aunt when I was three years old!
Name: Olivia Curtis, MS, BCBA, LBA
Hometown: Underwood, Iowa (been in Des Moines area since 2017)\
Education: MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education, BA in Health and Exercise Science
Why I Love ABA:
Hobbies: Legos, arts and crafts, nature walks, collecting trinkets
Fun Facts: I love all types of animals (especially insects and amphibians).
Name: Erika Wold-Blakeley, MA, BCBA, LBA
Hometown: Saint Ansgar, IA (been in the Des Moines area since 2020!)
Education: MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
Why I Love ABA: ABA provides opportunities for someone to access meaningful experiences with therapeutic approaches. It has shaped my life just as much as it has the lives of others.
Hobbies: Thrifting and Crocheting
Fun Fact: I taught myself to whistle at the age of 22.
Name: Mickey Brueland, MA, BCBA, LBA
Hometown: Spirit Lake, Iowa
Education: BS in Child Development from Iowa State, MA in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State
Why I Love ABA: I love being able to celebrate all the little wins - whether that’s using a fork for the first time or saying “hi” to a peer - getting to support families through these moments is so fulfilling!
Hobbies: Traveling, doing puzzles, biking
Fun Fact: I lived in 4 different countries by the age of 9.
Name: Nick Klinkefus, MS, BCBA, LBA
Hometown: Murray, UT (Iowa resident since 2021!)
Education: MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, post-grad studies in I/O Psychology
Why I Love ABA: ABA can be used in so many ways across so many different skills and behaviors to make people’s lives better!
Hobbies: Baking, paddleboarding, and reading (usually fantasy/sci-fi!)
Fun Fact: I can’t whistle (since Erika’s fun fact is right above me — maybe I’ll see if she can teach me)
Where we serve
Great Day ABA happily serves the current areas:
Des Moines
Ankeny
Altoona
Johnston
Grimes
Windsor Heights
Clive
Urbandale
Waukee
Grimes
Carlisle
Norwalk
Great Day ABA is committed to providing access to care in rural communities. As we grow, additional areas will be added.
Your area not listed? Call us at 515-303-0787 to see if we can accommodate an out-of-area request.