Our Team

Dr. Richard E. Laitinen, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA works at the intersection of behavior analysis, instructional design, and developmental remediation. He is the CEO and Clinical & Development Director of Educational and Developmental Therapies, Inc. (EDT), where his work focuses on building instructional systems that lead to meaningful, long-term change for autistic and other neurodevelopmentally diverse learners—beyond short-term gains or test scores.

Dr. Laitinen earned his doctorate in Special Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Washington. His professional specialization includes curriculum design, generative verbal behavior, and systems-level models of learning. Over the years, he has developed courses, workshops, and conceptual frameworks for behavior analysts and educators, with a particular emphasis on relational learning, symbolic behavior, and the design of environments that support durable, generalized skill development.

In practice, Dr. Laitinen's work spans the design and supervision of intensive instructional programs, the development and refinement of models of language and cognition, and the translation of complex behavioral science into practical tools that families, educators, and clinicians can actually use. At its core, his approach is guided by a simple principle: aligning rigorous science with thoughtful systems and genuine compassion, so that every learner receives an education that reflects their true potential.

Shubhra Ghosh is a behavior analyst with more than ten years of experience supporting children and their families. As both a clinician and a parent of a child with autism, she brings a uniquely informed perspective to early intervention and Relational Frame Theory (RFT)–based intervention, helping learners build foundational relational skills that support language, cognition, and meaningful communication.

Her work spans diverse environments — including schools, community programs, and interdisciplinary teams — allowing her to design intervention plans that generalize across real-world settings. She believes in positive, child-centric intervention, where learning feels joyful and empowering. Her sessions are designed to be fun, engaging, and purposeful, with a strong emphasis on building the foundational skills children need for successful school participation and long-term learning.

As a parent of a child with special needs, Radhika Boppana's journey into behavior analysis began from personal experience and a passion for helping children reach their full potential. While supporting her son, she developed a strong interest in Applied Behavior Analysis and pursued a Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. She worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) before becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized support to children and families through evidence-based care.