PlayDate Newsletters

Hi, I’m Dawnielle! I’m a proud mom to two energetic boys, and I’ve been with PlayDate for one amazing year. With years of experience in the field, I’m currently working as an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician). What makes working at PlayDate even more special for me is that it’s a place where my own family thrives.…

My name is Neal Shipley and I am the Therapeutic Director. I recently celebrated my 8-year anniversary with PlayDate, and I can’t believe how quickly time flies! I started in 2016 as a Senior Therapist, and have been able to serve in other positions including Consultant and Administrative Director before my current role. Something I…

Hey there! I’m Cinnahi (pronounced see-nye-ee), the RBT superstar at PlayDate in charge of our awesome elementary crew. I accidentally stumbled into the world of ABA about 6 years ago and instantly fell head over heels for it. The vibe at PlayDate is just magical for both the kids and us staff. It’s a place…

Hi! My name is Antanaysiah and I am a Senior Therapist here at PlayDate. I started in December of 2023 but have been in Applied Behavior Analysis for 4 years. I absolutely love this field and after seeing the huge deficit and lack of therapists I decided to stop teaching preschool and begin my journey…

Hi! My name is Linzi and I am a Line staff member here at PlayDate. I started in May 2022 and enjoy working with clients at PlayDate. This is my first time in this field and I honestly found my passion working in this field. I got into this job to understand my brother a…

In our January newsletter, as 2024 began to unfold, we reflected on our mission, and how we have always been able to provide services to meet the needs of our children and their families for the last 17 years – from spending a week in Utah supporting a family trip to navigating security in the…

Hi! My name is Charlene and I am the HR Administrative Assistant here at PlayDate. I started in March of 2023, and have enjoyed the opportunity to serve not only our clients but our staff. I originally went to school for early childhood education. When I began working in the ECE world, I found my…

Hi! My name is Angie, and I am a senior therapist here at PlayDate. I started in May of 2023, and this is the most amazing center I’ve ever had the opportunity to provide services for! I originally went to school for Business and Economics, thinking that was my  passion. 6 years ago I had a life-altering car…

Being a Behavior Technician at PlayDate Behavioral Interventions allows me to make meaningful differences in the lives of individuals with autism and other development disabilities. Every day, I get to work closely with these individuals, utilizing ABA therapy to help them acquire essential skills and overcome challenges. The joy and satisfaction I feel when witnessing their…