About Us

Avid Aba Autism Therapy Centers was born out of the combination of our parent company’s principles and the need for Autism services in Michigan communities. After initially opening our Autism services branch with in-home services only, we adapted to the needs of our clients and opened our first Autism Centers in mid-2019.

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Our principles

Since the beginning, Avid-ABA has been grounded in a deep respect for the individuality of each person we serve. We understand that no two individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder are the same, which is why our approach is always personalized, thoughtful, and client-centered.

As we’ve grown, our commitment to delivering quality-based compassionate care has remained unchanged. Every member of our team is dedicated to creating supportive environments where clients can thrive – through collaboration with families, evidence-based practices, and a strong belief in the potential of every individual.

Our core values – respect, consistency, and a passion for meaningful progress – guide everything we do.

Progression is our passion.

A Personalized Approach

When your parent company values the care of others, it is a joy to come in each day and provide the very best service to each client. The attitude of our company shines through in every interaction with our staff. From the very first person you speak with, you will experience a difference in attitude and approach from other companies. Our clinicians and technicians take the time to make a real connection with the clients they help. Every single person that we treat receives that personalized touch, which is imperative to the success of applied behavior analysis. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide personalized care and life enrichment through compassion while maintaining a positive and safe therapeutic family environment. Through this mission, we are able to create an environment where ABA helps a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder excel in life. Having the opportunity to provide services to a population that has been vastly underserved for so long is what drives us to get out of bed in the morning. 

At Avid Aba Autism Therapy Centers, when a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder comes to one of our Autism Centers or receives in-home services, we make sure that their treatment is designed to help them have the best possible outcome to improve their daily life. 

Our Team

Paul Semian

Owner & President
Paul created Avid Aba Autism Therapy Centers as a result of a strong personal desire to help people in need. When his beloved mother, Rose, was diagnosed with cancer, Paul became her primary caregiver after receiving unacceptable and unreliable service from home care agencies.

Katie McDonald

Chief Operating Officer

Katie has been working in home care since 2001 and transitioned to Avid Aba Autism Therapy Centers in 2010. As Chief Operating Officer, Katie is responsible for directing daily operations and overseeing the business development of Avid Aba Autism Therapy Centers. She focuses on promoting service excellence to ensure Avid Aba Autism Therapy Centers delivers the highest standard of compassionate, quality care. She successfully launched the Medicare Home Health Care service line and attained CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program) accreditation for Avid Aba Autism Therapy Centers in early 2011.

Kim Perrin

MA, OTR/L, BCBA
Vice President of Clinical Operations

Kimberley Perrin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed Occupational Therapist, and certified Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) practitioner with over 25 years of experience supporting children with autism and developmental disabilities. As the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Avid-ABA, she oversees clinical programming, staff training, and organizational strategy across multiple locations. Kim brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her leadership role, blending expertise in applied behavior analysis, occupational therapy, and OBM to promote functional, person-centered, and sustainable care systems.

Life Enrichment Through Compassion

From the very first person you speak with, you will notice a difference from other companies.

Life Enrichment Through Compassion

From the very first person you speak with, you will notice a difference from other companies.

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