Special Banana Duck shout out to our very own Alex Meriwether, BCBA! 🍌✨ It’s difficult to capture all that Alex embodies—as a clinician, colleague, dog mom, athlete, and source of inspiration to many. When she joined North Arrow, she brought determination and a willingness to grow. Since then, she has made remarkable strides, exemplifying the qualities of an exceptional clinician. Alex is compassionate, authentic, and deeply committed—not only to her clients and families but also to our team. She welcomes self-reflection and constructive feedback and offers the same with clarity and kindness. She innately relates to parents and demonstrates empathy with a skillset that is hard to teach. As Winnie the Pooh wisely said, “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” We’re grateful to have one more month with Alex before she heads down South to start her next chapter in life!✨💛 #NorthArrowABA #boardcertifiedbehavioranalyst #BCBA #northernmichigan #ABATherapy #autismacceptancemonth #autismacceptancemonth2025

Our friends at North Country Community Mental Health are hosting their annual Autism Acceptance Walk coming up on Sunday, April 27th! This event takes place at Veterans Memorial Park in Boyne City and is always a fun-filled morning for the whole family! Stop by North Arrow's booth to learn more about our services and pick up some goodies! ✨🌲 More info can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/532913279277909 #NorthArrowABA #autismacceptancemonth

April marks National Autism Acceptance Month- a meaningful time for us at North Arrow to reaffirm our commitment to supporting and empowering the autistic community. True inclusion begins with fostering environments of respect, compassion, understanding, and support for all. 🩵 #northarrowaba #AutismAcceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth #autismacceptancemonth2025 #northernmichigan #Community #Support

On days like today, we're reminded of the power of community. Sending strength and positive vibes to our team, clients, friends, and families across Northern Michigan affected by the ice storm. Stay safe! ❄ #NorthArrowABA #Community #northernmichigan #CommunitySupport

The moment we've all been waiting for! ☺️ We are thrilled to announce that North Arrow has officially received the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) accreditation! North Arrow is now one of only two dozen organizations nationwide to achieve this prestigious recognition, and the first in Michigan to do so. Our team dedicated months to gathering data and information, ensuring it met the rigorous standards set by ACQ’s expert assessors. A huge thank you to our clinical and business leaders who dedicated time to make this possible. 💛 As we celebrate our fifth anniversary this year, earning this accreditation at the start of our 5th year is both exciting and motivating for the future ahead! 🌲✨ To learn more about the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ), visit autismcommission.org #NorthArrowABA #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #behavioranalyst #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #Quality #Community #RBT #BCBA #BoardCertifiedBehaviorAnalyst #AutismCommissiononQuality #ACQ

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Why should you never iron a four-leaf clover? You don’t want to press your luck.😆🍀🪙 Swipe to see our "Shamrock Social" family fun day in Gaylord! The photobooth was such a hit (for our team, as well)! Such a fun Saturday! Special thank you to our Gaylord team who came out to help or stopped by with their family- we are lucky to have you all! #NorthArrowABA #appliedbehavioranalysis #abatherapy #stpatricksday #happystpatricksday #Familyfunday #RBT #BCBA #boardcertifiedbehavioranalyst #JoinOurTeam #northernmichigan

Let's hear it for Team North Arrow who participated in the Polar Plunge last weekend in support of Special Olympics Michigan! Braving the (less than) 40 degree water to show support for such an important organization! ☃🥶 #NorthArrowABA #NorthernMichigan #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #behavioranalyst #JoinOurCommunity #Community #RBT #BCBA #boardcertifiedbehavioranalyst #PolarPlunge #SpecialOlympicsMichigan

Our February Banana Duck Award winner is WillaClare Crank, BCBA! "Supportive, hilarious, brilliant, collaborative, inclusive..." are just a few of the words used to describe WillaClare from coworkers. Her ability to look at barriers in a solution-oriented way is inspiring to others in and outside of the clinic. WillaClare has been quite a team player lately in supporting clients across different regions, and doing so with her bright energy! We are lucky to have you, WC! ✨ #appliedbehavioranalysis #NorthArrowABA #behavioranalyst #abatherapy #NorthernMichigan #JoinOurCommunity #BCBS #boardcertifiedbehavioranalyst

GOOD LUCK to Team North Arrow tomorrow as they face the icy waters of Grand Traverse Bay in support of Special Olympics Michigan! ☃ This event is taking place at noon on Saturday March 8th (THIS Saturday!) at Center Point Marina + Visions Banquet Center. We are excited to be the largest team of 18 members taking the plunge! ❄️ #NorthArrowABA #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #appliedbehavioranalysis #abatherapy #behavioranalyst #Community #RBT #Team #PolarPlunge #polarplunge2025 #grandtraversebay #lakemichigan

Happy Monday! 😃 Meet Sarra, Lead Technician in our Gaylord region! Sarra has been working as a Behavior Technician for about two years and has developed a passion for supporting her fellow BTs in the growth of their clinical skills. The most rewarding part of the role for Sarra is pairing well with and becoming a preferred reinforcer for her kiddos. "When your client picks you out of a crowded room...." pure joy!😍 Sarra is positively reinforced by verbal praise- let's hear it for Sarra!✨🌲 Our Gaylord center is #hiring - Reach out to us via our website for more information! #NorthArrowABA #behavioranalyst #appliedbehavioranalysis #abatherapy #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #Community #RBT #boardcertifiedbehavioranalyst #BehaviorAnalyst #gaylordmi

Meet Miya, RBT in our Traverse City region! Miya's favorite thing about working as an RBT is experiencing clients grow and playing a part in that progress! Miya is a member of North Arrow ABA's Research Design System, which supports in developing and disseminating research in order to improve clinical quality. We are so lucky to have Miya on our team!😃 Huge congratulations to Miya for her recent graduation, earning her Master's degree in ABA! Miya is hard at work, dedicated to continue on to become a Behavior Analyst!✨🌲 #NorthArrowABA #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #behavioranalyst #JoinOurCommunity

North Arrow is on the road! We are headed to Eastern Michigan University for the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan 2025 Convention! Stop by our booth and enter for a chance to win two Apple AirTags! ✨ Did you know? BAAM was founded in 1986, making it one of the oldest continuously operating state or regional behavioral analysis organizations in the world. 😎 #appliedbehavioranalysis #NorthArrowABA #abatherapy #behavioranalyst #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! We are spotlighting a local community resource that is making a great impact on the lives of Northern Michigan families—United We Smile! This program is a partnership between United Way of Northwest Michigan and the University of Michigan's School of Dentistry, providing families with free or low-cost dental care. In addition, United We Smile offers support to those who need a little extra time and flexibility during their visit (such as individuals with sensory needs or past trauma, etc.). 🦷 #NorthArrowABA #NorthernMichigan #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #behavioranalyst #JoinOurCommunity #Quality #Community #RBT #BCBA #behavioranalyst #UnitedWeSmile #unitedwayofnwmi

Gaylord Community: Join us for a sensory friendly St. Patrick's Day party, taking place on Saturday, March 8th from 10am-2pm! There will be crafts, cookie decorating, games, music, and an opportunity to connect with local families in our community! This event is being held at our Gaylord Center (611 N. Center Ave.). Hope to see you there!🍀🪙 All are welcome- please scan the QR code to RSVP so we can plan accordingly!🍀🌈 #NorthArrowABA #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #behavioranalyst #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #Community #RBT #stpatricksday #familyfun

Meet Meredith, Authorization Specialist! Meredith has been working in the field of ABA for nearly 8 years, supporting in many different areas of administration, billing, and admissions! Meredith's role involves her working and interacting with nearly our entire team, which is something she enjoys- the comradery among coworkers across Northern Michigan. Her favorite thing about North Arrow is the impact we are making on our communities!✨🌲 Meredith's preferred reinforcers include mini M&M's, a crispy Sprite, and an evening of RuPaul's Drag Race! Rumor has it, she's also a karaoke queen...💃 #NorthArrowABA #appliedbehavioranalysis #abatherapy #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #Community

Meet Mateo, our Lead Tech in Petoskey! Mateo has been in the field of ABA for nearly four years, and has developed a passion for training new Behavior Technicians. Mateo thrives on watching our clients learn and achieve their treatment goals; his creativity and energy seems endless! One of Mateo's future goals is to become a Behavior Analyst, which we are oh so excited for! 🎉 Congratulations are also in order as Mateo just returned from his destination wedding with his beautiful wife! We are so happy for you two, and truly lucky to have you on our team! ✨🌲 #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #behavioranalyst #NorthArrowABA #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #Community #RBT #behavioranalyst #BCBA

Meet Theresa, RBT and Traverse City Float Tech! ✨ Theresa has been in the field of ABA for 9 years, during which she has developed a robust skill set working with clients of all age groups. Not only does Theresa thrive on quality time spent with our clients, but she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others become stronger RBTs.🌻 Working in this field is rewarding, yet challenging! Theresa is able to navigate difficult sessions with a positive and relaxed demeanor, described as "the epitome of a cool cucumber" by her peers. 😎 "Theresa's knowledge and extensive experience in the field makes her not only a stellar behavior technician, but also an incredible role model and mentor for her peers. Clients and staff alike are lucky to experience the wonderful human that is Theresa!" -Aislin, Clinical Director of TC 💙 #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #behavioranalyst #NorthArrowABA #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #Quality #Community #RBT #bcba #bcaba

🚀 Kickstart Your Career in ABA Therapy! North Arrow is looking for passionate individuals to join us as Behavior Technicians across Northern Michigan. This is your chance to help kids reach their full potential- apply now and begin a fulfilling journey with us! Learn more and apply online here: www.northarrowaba.com/careers ✨🌲 #BehaviorTechnician #ABACareers #NorthernMichiganJobs #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #behavioranalyst #NorthArrowABA #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #Community #RBT #BehaviorTechnician #gaylordmi #cadillacmichigan #cheboygan #saultstemarie #grayling #petoskey #traversecity

We are so proud of our very own Jenny and Jon who have both accepted roles within the National ABA Service Quality Network's (NASQN) Board of Directors; Jenny serving as Chair of Quality Assurance and Jon serving as Chair of Government Affairs!🎉 NASQN is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering behavior analysts with the resources and connections they need to deliver the highest possible quality of Applied Behavior Analysis services. The work going on here is all in effort to raise the bar in service quality- truly inspiring. Updates to come as both Jon and Jenny settle into their roles!✨ #NorthArrowABA #appliedbehavioranalysis #abatherapy #behavioranalyst #Quality #NASQN #BCBA #RBT

We are excited to introduce Tanya Vanillo, BCBA who has joined us as Clinical Director of our Petoskey region- all the way from sunny California! Tanya has spent the last ten years of her career in Southern LA, where she was a Clinical Director for a large-scale ABA company (think 10x the size of North Arrow)! 🌴 With Tanya being new to Northern Michigan, she is impressed with the overall lack of traffic and the endless opportunities for outdoor activities! Tanya enjoys cycling, hiking, and camping (which makes us think she was destined to be a Michigander all along). 🚲 When asked about the Petoskey team; "In the 16 years that I have been in the field of ABA, I have never seen a group of individuals be so kind to not only one another, but have so much love and kindness to these kids that they are providing services to."💙 Please join us in welcoming Tanya to our team! #NorthArrowABA #appliedbehavioranalysis #abatherapy #behavioranalyst #JoinOurCommunity #NorthernMichigan #Community #careeropportunities #CareerDevelopment #michiganders

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Press Release: North Arrow ABA Honors National Autism Acceptance Month with Reaffirmation to Inclusion, Empowerment, and Community Support

Press Release: North Arrow ABA Honors National Autism Acceptance Month with Reaffirmation to Inclusion, Empowerment, and Community Support

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN— In recognition of National Autism Acceptance Month in April, North Arrow ABA, the leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy across Northern Michigan, proudly reaffirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

While awareness has long been the focus of April, Autism Acceptance Month is about embracing neurodiversity, celebrating differences, and advocating for meaningful inclusion in every aspect of life. North Arrow is proud to be part of this evolution—moving beyond awareness and taking action to build a world that values and respects individuals with autism for who they are.

“At North Arrow, our focus is on delivering individualized, evidence-based care that meets each client where they’re at,” said Macrina Cipa, Director of Client Services at North Arrow ABA. “Autism Acceptance Month is a powerful reminder to not only celebrate the unique strengths of those on the spectrum, but to continue our commitment to high-quality therapy that helps individuals thrive and achieve their fullest potential.”

North Arrow was founded in 2020 and currently serves hundreds of clients in its centers, in homes, and throughout the Northern Michigan community, from Cadillac and Traverse City to Cheboygan and the Upper Peninsula. For more information about North Arrow and the services we offer, visit www.northarrowaba.com or call 231-268-0007.

Contact:Macrina Cipa, Director of Client Services

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Press Release: North Arrow ABA is First Michigan-Based Provider Accredited by the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ)

Press Release: North Arrow ABA is First Michigan-Based Provider Accredited by the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ)

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN—The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) has awarded a full two-year accreditation to North Arrow ABA for its applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs. North Arrow is the first organization in the state of Michigan to achieve this accreditation, and joins just two dozen other organizations, nationwide, in this significant accomplishment.

North Arrow offers ABA healthcare services to individuals and families impacted by autism. Its program was evaluated against ACQ’s Applied Behavior Analysis Accreditation Program Standards and Guide. This review process includes a wide range of business, clinical, and quality improvement activities to promote best practices and evidence-based pathways. The assessment considers clinical observations and satisfaction surveys from patients and staff, leadership interviews, and a desktop review.

“We’re incredibly proud of this accomplishment and our ongoing commitment to quality,” says Mike Dow, Executive Director. “To be the first and only ABA provider in the state of Michigan to achieve this accreditation is a testament to our talented staff, across the entire organization.”

"Earning this accreditation is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring that every individual we serve receives the highest quality care and support,” added Jon Timm, BCBA, LBA, Founder and Clinical Executive. As a Traverse City native, Jon founded North Arrow to address the need for high-quality therapy in underserved communities throughout Northern Michigan. This year marks the fifth anniversary of North Arrow’s commitment to providing exceptional services. Originally established in Traverse City, the organization has since grown to include locations in Cadillac, Grayling, Gaylord, Petoskey, Cheboygan, and the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

To learn more about the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ), visit autismcommission.org.

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Founder & Clinical Executive Recognized as Outstanding Leader

Jon Timm named 40Under40 Recipient

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World Autism Day

Founder and Clinical Executive talks with local news station 9&10 about World Autism Day and autism awareness.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic 2/23/22

We are pleased to announce that in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Health Department we will be hosting a Covid-19 vaccine clinic at our Traverse City Center! This event is open to the public for anyone 5+ years old. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Behavior Technicians will be on site to assist with those who may need extra help in receiving the vaccine. No insurance or appointment needed!

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New Centers!

North Arrow ABA now has clinical centers located in Traverse City, Petoskey, Cheboygan, and Grayling!