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Our Mission

Happy Strides ABA exists to transform uncertainty into
hope. We provide personalized ABA therapy designed
for your child’s needs, equipping parents with the skills
and confidence to nurture meaningful progress and
lifelong independence.

Our Core Values

We help your child learn and grow in ways you can see and
celebrate every day.

Family First

We put your child and family at the heart of everything we do, creating therapy plans that respect your unique needs and goals.

Compassionate Care

Every interaction is rooted in kindness, patience, and understanding, making sure your child feels safe and supported.

Personalized Approach

No two children are alike. We tailor our ABA therapy to fit your child’s strengths, challenges, and pace of learning.

Collaboration

We believe teamwork is key — partnering with families, educators, and caregivers to create a consistent, supportive environment.

Evidence-Based
Practice

Our methods are grounded in proven research, combining science with empathy to deliver meaningful, lasting progress.

Empowerment

We equip families with the tools and knowledge to confidently support their child’s growth every day.

Growth & Progress

We value each moment of growth, knowing that small successes lead to big strides in your child’s development.

Meet Our Team

With a deep understanding of ABA therapy and child development, you’re in capable hands
from day one — no rotating staff, just trusted guidance all the way through.

Mendy Slamovits

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

With over 10 years in healthcare, Mendy brings deep operational
expertise from his work in assisted living, home care, and behavioral
health. He’s led teams across recruitment, training, scheduling, and
compliance, always with a hands-on, people-first approach.

Mendy is passionate about building strong company culture and
maintaining trusted relationships with staff and patient families.
At Happy Strides ABA, he oversees day-to-day operations and
implements scalable systems that support meaningful growth
for both clients and employees.

Meet Bailey

BCBA at Happy Strides ABA

Bailey has proudly called Grand Valley, Colorado home since 2014, where she lives with her husband and daughter. A United States Navy Veteran, Bailey brings both dedication and compassion to everything she does.

Her journey working with neurodivergent children began in 2015, but her connection to the special needs community started much earlier. Growing up, Bailey often rode alongside her mother, a school bus driver for children with special needs, and later babysat many of her students. These early experiences fostered a lifelong passion for supporting children and families.

Bailey began her professional path as a paraprofessional in school classrooms, providing one-on-one and small group support for students with significant needs. In 2018, she discovered her love for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), inspired by the science and meaningful progress it brings to children’s lives. She went on to earn her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in October 2023.

With experience supporting clients ages 2 through 21 across a wide range of developmental delays and mental health challenges, Bailey is especially passionate about teaching social-emotional skills. She loves guiding children from the first steps of expressing emotions to confidently identifying and communicating their feelings.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Bailey leading our Grand Junction operations at Happy Strides ABA. Her expertise, heart, and commitment to empowering children make her an invaluable part of our team.

A Foundation of
Trust and Care

At Happy Strides ABA, we combine clinical excellence with a
culture of care. And that’s what makes the difference.
Because when a child feels safe and seen, they unlock their
fullest potential.

See what personalized support can do — reach out to
us today.

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