Little Leaves of Reston, VA

Ashley Coggeshall, M.A., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has over 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents, providing ABA services in home, school and clinical settings. Prior to joining Little Leaves, she worked 3 + years as a Teaching Assistant for an Exceptional Education Classroom, providing vocational training and instructional support within community environments to students with Autism, intellectual disabilities and behavior challenges. Ashley holds a B.A in Public Health Services from Boise State University and a M.Ed. from Arizona State University with emphasis on Special Education and a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Ya has been working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2018, specializing in working with children with autism across home, school, and clinic settings. After earning a Master’s degree in Linguistics from George Mason University in 2018, she transitioned into the ABA field to pursue her passion for supporting children with special needs. She further enhanced her expertise by obtaining a Master’s degree in Special Education and a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University In 2021. In the same year, she earned her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. Since then, she has continued to expand her skills in developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and fostering meaningful progress in the children she serves. She is dedicated to creating positive outcomes for children and their families.

Maaham Usmani, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst who specializes in the area of early intervention. Maaham has 6 years of experience working with children with Autism between the ages of 2-6 years. During her time at Little Leaves Maaham has provided services in the school, home, and clinic setting as a Registered Behavior Technician, Training Specialist, Behavior Specialist and Supervising Behavior Analyst which is her current position. Maaham holds a B.A. in Economics and Psychology from George Mason University. She earned her M.Ed. concentrating in Special Education and her Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Pennsylvania State University. 

Brooke Love M.A., BCBA, LBA is a Supervising Behavior Analyst who specializes in working with individuals and families with Autism. Graduating with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University, Brooke promptly began working at an ABA center in 2020, supporting children ages 2-13 years with intellectual disabilities as well as emotional and behavioral disorders in the center, home, and community settings. She eanred her M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2023 from Arizona State University.

Tiffany Paluska is the Office Manager at Little Leaves’ Reston location, where she brings over seven years of office management experience to the team. Before joining Little Leaves, Tiffany served as an Office Manager in the dental field, where she began her career after earning her Dental Assisting Certification in 2016. She transitioned into dental office management in 2018, combining her organizational skills with a strong commitment to patient care. Tiffany is passionate about children’s healthcare and is excited to bring her expertise and enthusiasm to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is dedicated to supporting the Reston team and creating a welcoming, efficient environment for the families we serve