Circle of Friends has three exceptional and gifted behavior analysts:

Cindy LeGrand, M.A., CCC-SLP

Jill McLaury, M.S.,BCBA ; and

Delayne Plata, M.Ed.,BCBA

Who We Are

Our highly qualified behavior analyst have more than 60 combined years of experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis services. 

    In addition to being a Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, Cindy served as both the Coordinator for the Circle of Friends Preschool Program and as an Early Intervention Coordinator for the West Virginia Autism Training Center.  Cindy also has two publications to her credit.

     Jill received her Bachelor's degree in Special Education in 1999 and her Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North TX in 2004.  Jill has been providing behavioral intervention to children with autism in a variety of settings since 1997.  After operating a private practice in Dallas/ Ft. Worth, TX, Jill returned home to WV in 2006 and became first Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Southern WV.           

     Delayne has been trained in the LEAP preschool educational strategy, the Walden preschool Educational format, and in the May Institute’s preschool format, all of which are programs that utilize ABA to integrate children with autism with typically developing peers.  As a Fulbright Scholar, Delayne participated in establishing a school for children with autism in Peru.  Delayne is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

     Both Delayne and Jill hold West Virginia Special Education Teaching Certificates. Together they have teaching endorsements in Autism, Behavior Disorders, Mental Impairments, and Physical Handicaps.       

     All three behavior analysts have extensive experience training teachers, other professionals, and families to utilize ABA. They have all presented their work at the local, state, national, and international levels.