Now Enrolling Ages 18 Months to 6 Years – LEARN MORE
ABA Therapy in Nixa, Missouri
DASH ABA brings compassionate, play-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to families in Nixa and the greater Springfield, Missouri area. From our center on N. Main Street, our Nixa team helps local children build communication skills, independence, and confidence — one smile, giggle, and celebration at a time.
Quick Facts
Now enrolling: ages 18 months to 6 years
No current waitlist for services
DASH ABA Nixa Location & Contact Info:
Address:
109 N. Main
Nixa MO 65714
Phone/Fax:
417-708-DASH (3274)
870-641-7171 (FAX)
Email:
nixa@dashaba.org
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Erin Wylie, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director, Nixa
Meet Your Clinical Director
Erin Wylie is a Board Certified and Missouri Licensed Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience in behavior analysis, program supervision, and disability services. She currently serves as per course faculty at Missouri State University and as a Clinical Director at Dash, where she supports individuals through the application of evidence-based behavioral strategies.
Erin holds a Master of Science in Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Forest Institute. Her current research and professional interests include Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), nontraditional applications of ABA, and the intersection of behavioral principles with financial behavior.
Outside of work, Erin is all about family life, spending quality time with her two sons and husband. When she’s not juggling family activities, you’ll find her tending to her garden or checking off destinations from her goal of visiting all 50 states.
What to Expect at DASH
Therapy at DASH is delivered one-on-one and built around your child’s strengths and interests. Our Discover Program (ages 18 months–3 years) focuses on communication and play skills through naturalistic teaching, with strategies shared directly with caregivers. Our Adventure Program (ages 4–6) widens that focus to peer interaction and group-learning readiness, helping set kids up for success in school and other social settings.
Read more about our approach on the Services page.
How Therapy Works
- Reach out to our Nixa team — we’ll answer questions.
- Complete a short intake form.
- Schedule an initial assessment with a BCBA.
- Begin your child’s individualized therapy plan.
Call (417) 708-DASH or email nixa@dashaba.org to get started
WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING
Frequently Asked questions
What ages does DASH ABA Nixa serve?
Children 18 months to 6 years old. Is there a waitlist? No — DASH ABA in Nixa currently has no waitlist for services. What insurance do you accept? [to be confirmed with the Dash team] What is a BCBA? A Board Certified Behavior Analyst — a clinician certified to design and oversee individualized ABA treatment plans
Is there a waitlist?
No — DASH ABA in Nixa currently has no waitlist for services.
What is a BCBA?
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst — a clinician certified to design and oversee individualized ABA treatment plans
Regional Support & Leadership
Regional Support & Leadership
Chelsea Connor
Regional Director, Dash ABA
Chelsea Connor is the Regional Director at Dash ABA, where she supports teams across all of our Dash centers. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst with over a decade of experience serving children and families through applied behavior analysis. Chelsea earned her bachelor of science in psychology and her master of arts in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University.
Over the past 10 years, she has worked in homes, schools, and centers across the country bringing compassionate, evidence-based care to each setting. She is passionate about supporting clinicians and teams, creating systems that streamline excellence in clinical quality, and witnessing the meaningful growth of the children and families Dash serves.
Outside of work, Chelsea is a wife and mother of four children. Her free time is spent with her family- typically hustling between the dance studio and soccer fields to support her children’s interests and passions!
Mariel Spicer
Clinical Director: Clinical Operations & Compliance
Mariel Spicer is the Clinical Director of the Lowell, AR DASH ABA location. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive experience delivering services as an RBT, BCBA, and Clinical Director across various settings, including centers, homes, and schools. Mariel earned her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and holds a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Prior to her role with DASH ABA, Mariel directed an ABA Program in a multidisciplinary setting in Little Rock, AR. Mariel is passionate about learning from neurodivergent voices and aspiring to provide ABA to learners with a compassionate and empathic approach.
When Mariel isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her wife, their son, and their 3 furbabies. She also loves being outdoors and exploring all the experiences North West Arkansas has to offer.