Poppy Behavior is your biggest cheerleader!

At Poppy Behavior, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Building a partnership with each individual involved, including the client, caregivers, family members, teachers, and other providers, is the best way to make sure that the programs we develop will have the most significant impact on the lives’ of everyone. 

Meet Monica Woodworth

M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Monica Woodworth M.Ed., BCBA, LBA discovered her passion for ABA during her 10 years as a special education teacher. She was introduced to ABA and knew this was how she could better serve Autistic children and their families. Monica received her Masters in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis and continued to work in the school setting as a BCBA for Texas School for the Deaf where she provided ABA services to children with a variety of conditions including emotional disturbance, oppositional defiance disorder, childhood trauma, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. Monica has also provided ABA services in the home, clinic, and community. She has experience working with children from the age of 3 to adults in their 30’s. Monica is a firm believer in collaborating with other professionals including teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and pediatricians in order to provide the very best therapy for each individual. 

Monica lives in South Austin with her handsome husband, her daughter, Penelope (Poppy), her son, George (Geo), and dog, Lucy. She enjoys traveling, seeing as many concerts as possible, cheering for her Longhorns (Hook Em’!), trying new restaurants, and introducing Penelope and George to everything the world has to offer.

Quick Facts About Monica

  • Special Education Teacher

  • Fluent in ASL

  • Familiar with Texas Education Laws

  • Coffee addict

  • Collector of dogs

  • Forever losing her keys