Bio: Clementine Sondheim 

Clementine has been a behavior technician since 2021 and has provided ABA therapy services in clinics, schools, and homes to children and adults all throughout Washington State. They currently attend Washington State University’s (WSU) Global Campus where they are expected to graduate with a BS in Psychology and a minor in History. At WSU, they’ve conducted their own research study which analyzed the relationship between social media, mental health, and self-esteem which they hope to publish in a research journal by winter of 2025. Clementine’s research interests include late-diagnosis Autism spectrum disorder, the relationship between ASD and complex-PTSD, social media and technology’s impact on development, and the psychopathology of the chronic social media user. Their goal is to one day obtain their PhD in clinical psychology and continue to serve neurodivergent populations. Clementine is Autistic themself and is extremely passionate about helping others. Their primary focus is to provide client-led ABA therapy with an emphasis on compassion and neurodiversity affirming. Clementine is originally from Sunnyside Washington, which is located in the Yakima Valley. In their free time, they love to play table-top roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, card games like Magic the Gathering, and video games like Kingdom Hearts. Their special interests include the alternative-rock band The Spill Canvas, Acting, Singing, and Military History.