Dr. Asha Bhakta
Meet the founder
Dr. Asha Bhakta
Founder & President · Ph.D., BCBA
A renowned behavioral specialist in Southern California with more than 20 years of experience supporting families of children with autism and other developmental disorders.
Her vision
"We don't fix children. We build the conditions — trust, self-esteem, proactive learning — where every child gets to become more of who they already are."
"We don't fix children. We build the conditions — trust, self-esteem, proactive learning — where every child gets to become more of who they already are."
Education & credentials
Two decades. Two doctorates. One throughline.
2001
B.A., Psychology
UCLA
2004
M.A., Applied Behavior Analysis
Cal State LA
2008
Ph.D., Special Education — ABA emphasis
UC Riverside
2004
BCBA Certification
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
2012
Founder, OME nonprofit
Opportunity Matters to Everyone
Sister nonprofit
Opportunity Matters to Everyone
Recreational opportunities for children, teens, and young adults with developmental disabilities. Founded by Dr. Bhakta in 2012.
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