FOUNDED ON BIG HEARTS AND A DESIRE TO SERVE OTHERS.
ALLOW US TO INTRODUCE OURSELVES.
Our founder, Kate, had been brewing this concept in her heart and mind for almost two decades. Always knowing she wanted something that would make an impact on the quality of ABA services being provided. Kate wanted to help tiny humans and their families really thrive by creating a safe learning environment rich in play, collaboration, and support.
Roots were planted in Kansas City giving her the ability to have an active role in client and family care. The Behavior Project opened their doors to their first client in the summer of 2018 and continues to be a supportive place of community. Because, as we all know….. #ItTakesAVillage.
As a comprehensive team, we’re here to provide all we can for your family. That’s why we offer a wide range of services from intensive 1:1 ABA clinic services for children on the autism spectrum, parent support, assessment and school/community collaboration. If it’s insurance that’s got you worried, don’t fear, we’ll walk you through the process step-by-step. (P.S. We accept all major private insurance and KS Medicaid plans too!)
Our goal is to give the best quality of life and greatest chance of being integrated into a school setting for families with young children on the autism spectrum. We do this by implementing research-based therapies, assessment, innovative strategies and by using the tool (and most fun method!) through which all kids learn, PLAY! We genuinely work with you as a team, with you being the leader, to support you throughout the entire therapy and process.
gET TO KNOW OUR FOUNDER
Dr. KATE LAMB, BCBA-d/LBA
Meet Dr. Kate Lamb, Founder & CEO
Kate Lamb's passion for helping children with autism and their families is deeply personal. Inspired by watching her nephew and family navigate an autism diagnosis, she developed a desire to better understand autism and dedicate her career to helping other families access meaningful support and services.
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Kate is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst–Doctoral (BCBA-D) and holds a Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis. Her expertise is rooted in early intervention, where she has spent her career helping young children build meaningful skills and supporting families through some of their most important developmental years. Her doctoral research focused on improving the well-being of ABA professionals through self-management strategies, reflecting her belief that exceptional care for children begins with supporting the professionals who provide it.
In founding The Behavior Project, Kate's vision was to create more than just an ABA clinic. She wanted to build a place where children could learn and thrive through play, meaningful relationships, and evidence-based practices while families felt welcomed, supported, and hopeful about their child's future. Under her leadership, The Behavior Project has grown into a trusted provider of early intervention services known for its warm, family-centered approach and commitment to high-quality care.
Kate developed the clinical framework that guides services across all Behavior Project locations. While grounded in the science of ABA, the organization's approach is heavily influenced by Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), which blend developmental science, relationship-building, and play-based learning to create meaningful and engaging learning opportunities for children. She believes children learn best when they are motivated, connected, and able to develop skills within the context of natural interactions and everyday experiences.
Today, Kate leads the clinical vision and strategic direction of The Behavior Project, ensuring that every child and family receives individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based care. She is passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to participate fully in their communities while embracing and celebrating who they are.
Outside of work, Kate serves on the Johnson County Mental Health Advisory Board and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Whether she's cheering from the sidelines at football games, attending dance competitions and theater performances, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, or reading a good book, family remains at the center of everything she does.
We exist to create meaningful changes in the lives of kids with autism and their families through the use of evidence-based practices and dedicated service providers. It’s our commitment and main goal to provide a family-first culture where the needs of the child are always a priority.
To be a gold standard for the highest quality care
To always be on the cutting edge of play-based applied behavior analysis (ABA)
To be THE place where families want to be and providers want to work
The Behavior Project understands the importance of cultural competence and recognizes that each employee, client, and their family have unique needs and experiences. We are committed to providing an environment that is respectful, responsive, and appropriate to each individual’s cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We believe that our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion not only benefits our team members and clients, but also strengthens our organization and our ability to achieve our mission.
