Meet the Owner and Director of Hope to Inspire ABA

Hannah Lehman, M.A., BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 10 years of experience in the field of ABA. She established Hope to Inspire with the intentions of providing accessible, individualized and compassionate services to families with children who have ASD in her community. Making an impact is important to Hannah, which is why she created a clinician-owned company that focuses on rigorous staff training and providing families with compassionate families guidance. At Hope to Inspire ABA, we hope you’ll be inspired to meet new achievements, make new family goals and take new steps throughout the treatment process.

At Hope to Inspire, empowering families to reach new goals and milestones is a core value. We are equally committed to empowering clinicians by providing integrity-based training and hands-on support that fosters growth, confidence, and excellence in care. Empowerment produces quality care. 

• Integrity

• Empowerment

• Inspiration 

• Growth 

• Compassion

Meet Jazlynn Prado, Registered Behavior Technician

Hi, my name is Jazlynn Prado, and I have been an RBT since February of 2026. Working in ABA with an in-home based environment brings joy, and efficiency, to all who are involved. ABA has been a great steppingstone in the field of psychology for me, and I only hope to grow within the field. I love spending time with kids, and helping others is something I value greatly. In my free time I love to bake and spend time with family/friends. Working alongside Hannah has been great, and we do our best every day to help kids with ASD live their lives to their highest potential.

ABA Therapy Glossary Hope to Inspire ABA

What is ABA therapy?

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): A therapy using positive, evidence-based strategies to teach skills and reduce challenging behaviors.

Who benefits from ABA therapy?

• Many individuals can benefit from ABA therapy. In the state of Illinois, children under 18 who have a diagnosis of ASD are more likely to receive insurance-based funding.

• Assessment & Program Terms:

  • BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst): Designs and oversees the program.

  • RBT (Registered Behavior Technician): Works directly with the child.

  • Assessment: Understanding strengths and needs.

  • Treatment Plan: Goals and strategies.

  • Data Collection: Tracking progress.

  • Baseline: Starting point.

• Family & Therapy Terms:

  • Family Guidance: Coaching families.

  • NET (Natural Environment Teaching): Learning through play.

  • DTT (Discrete Trial Training): Structured teaching.

  • FCT (Functional Communication Training): Teaching communication.

• Social Skills Training: Building social and emotional skills.