Guided by compassion, grounded in science.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Amanda Grau

I support children with autism—and the adults who love and teach them—through compassionate, science-based strategies.

About Amanda

I’m Amanda Grau, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I’ve worked in home, and clinic settings, supporting children with autism and their families. My approach is rooted in compassion, science, and a trauma-informed lens, always seeking to empower parents, teachers, and professionals with strategies that create meaningful change. I hold a Master of Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorder from Ball State University, and I’m passionate about neurodiversity-affirming care, ACT-informed practice, and contextual behaviorism.

Book & Projects

Quote Book (Upcoming)

A curated collection of compassionate, science-informed quotes for parents, teachers, and professionals.

Services (Coming Soon)

Parent consulting and CEUs are planned for the future. In the meantime, feel free to connect and follow along for updates.

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"A program is only as good as the relationship is strengthens"

- Dr. Rosemarie Griffin

Degrees, Certifications, & Experience

Master of Applied Behavior Analysis (ASD Emphasis)

Ball State University

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Issued by: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Clinical Experience

Home and clinic settings; supporting children with autism and their families across the Chicago suburbs.

Level One PEAK Certified

PEAK Relational Training System is an evaluation and curriculum guide for teaching basic and advanced language skills from a contemporary behavior analytic approach.

PDA North America level 1 and 2 certification

Issued by: PDA North America

Core Skills & Attributes

The values and practices guiding my work

Neurodiversity-affirming

Neurodiversity-affirming

Approach rooted in respect and acceptance.

ACT-Informed Practice

ACT-Informed Practice

Applied behavior analysis aligned with acceptance & commitment therapy.

Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care

Always aware of past experiences to ensure safety and support.

Parent & Teacher Coaching

Parent & Teacher Coaching

Empowering caregivers and educators with actionable strategies.

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