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ABAmatch
With over 50 years of combined experience serving families of children with disabilities
ABAmatch was founded by educators Olga and Kevin Smilon. This husband & wife team brings compassionate, first-hand expert experience to the table. Prompted by seeing the obstacles and frustrations families face when searching for qualified professionals to deliver services within an appropriate time frame post-diagnosis, they set out on a mission to make a change.
Founder and President of ABAmatch, Olga Smilon earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rutgers University as well as a teaching degree and Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Montclair State University.
Working with children with autism for over 25 years, Olga’s passion in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis originated from her undergraduate studies. It was during her clinical externships at Rutgers that she was first introduced to students with disabilities and knew that she was meant to be in the field. Since then, she has worked closely with countless children and their families, building relationships that have lasted years beyond her time as the child’s teacher and developed into life-long friendships. Olga’s philosophy has always been to implement the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to teach academic, social and life skills all with a spirit of patience, kindness and joy. Beloved by her students and their families alike, Olga continues to affect the lives of many working in early intervention, home instruction and inclusion.
Co-founder of ABAmatch, Kevin Smilon achieved a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from East Stroudsburg University followed by a Masters degree in School Counseling and an additional Masters degree in School Administration.
Kevin began his teaching career in special education working one-on-one with children with autism and multiple disabilities. For over 10 years he has held a leadership role as a School Administrator in the New Jersey public school system. Utilizing his advanced degrees in conjunction with his years of practical experience in the field of education, Kevin contributes expertise in pairing the needs of students with available resources.
