About Sidekicks
WHO WE ARE
Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick!
Sidekicks provides personalized, consistent, and comprehensive 1:1 support services in the home and in the community for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Our support services enable individuals to achieve goals, overcome daily obstacles, enhance social skills, and obtain greater independence.
Our services include: ABA Therapy (ages 2+), Speech Therapy (4+), Individual Support Services (3-21) and Direct Support Services (21+).
Funding for Sidekicks services may be fully or partially covered by one of our contracted insurance providers, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, or the Department of Children and Families.
We are in network with Horizon Blue Cross, Aetna, United, and QualCare.
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Meet Our TEAM
We are committed individuals who share the values of serving with a purpose and working as a team to achieve our Superheroes’ and family’s specific goals.
Our team consists of ABA Therapists, Speech Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Individual Support Technicians and Direct Support Professionals.
Prior to joining our team, every Sidekick has completed extensive background checks, undergone multiple interviews, received training, and fulfilled our hiring requirements.
We provide our Sidekicks with supervision, extensive training, and professional development opportunities regularly throughout the year.
We hold ourselves accountable to our belief that a sound team creates a reliable service, effective communication, and optimal results.
We are Sidekicks because every Superhero needs one.
Niko Antonellos – CEO & Founder
Niko started Sidekicks as part of his final entrepreneurship project in 2012. His inspiration was his desire to make a difference in the community and his belief that quality support services will make a positive impact for families.
He continues to lead the team in the growth and development of Sidekicks, aiming to continually provide effective, reliable and personalized support services to individuals and families throughout New Jersey/PA.
Niko is most proud of the progress individuals have made since the start of the program and the growth of his fellow team members in their professional development as therapists, teachers and role models.
Email: Niko@SidekicksSupport.com
Jamie Douglas – COO
Jamie brings decades of experience and insight into our program. As the leader of our operations, Jamie oversees and manages our day to day functions.
Jamie also heads our staff training program, in which she helps staff with required trainings and personal development. Jamie plays an integral part in maintaining the quality of our program and providing support to our families and staff. Jamie is constantly working with Niko on how to improve our program and best serve our Superheroes.
Email: Jamie@SidekicksSupport.com
Jamie has been with Sidekicks since December 2016
Alli Rawlins – Clinical Director
Email: Allison@SidekicksSupport.com
Alli Rawlins has been a BCBA with Sidekicks since 2020
Ashley Kelly – Director of Individual Support Services
Ashley chose this field because she loves working with individuals with disabilities and being part of their growth and development. In this career, she never feels that she is working because she loves what she does. Ashley desires to make positive impacts with our superheroes, one individual at a time. Being a part of an individual’s success is the most rewarding part of her job.
Amongst many responsibilities, Ashley makes sure that new staff are onboarded successfully into our program and assists in helping new families join our program.
Email: Ashley@sidekickssupport.com
Ashley has been with Sidekicks since May 2017
Christine McCabe – Administrative Manager
Christine received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue Global University. Christine is also a Registered Behavior Technician. Christine has worked one-on-one with young children in their homes, schools and in the community and is committed to helping our Superheroes reach their goals. In the spring of 2022 Christine began her new role as Administrative Manager.
Email: hr@sidekickssupport.com
Christine McCabe has been with Sidekicks since 2014
Corrie Redfearn – BCBA
Corrie has spent almost 20 years working to serve individuals with developmental disabilities.
She started her career as a special education teacher. As a BCBA, she has worked with children and adults in home, school, and community settings.
She chose this career path to make meaningful changes in the lives of people with special needs. Corrie considers it a privilege to be a small part of their journeys.
Email: Corrie@SidekicksSupport.com
Corrie has been with Sidekicks since April 2018
Ann Hartig – BCBA
Ann has been with Sidekicks since July 2017
Roe Bonomo – BCBA
Some of her career highlights include; being a previous owner of a behavioral consulting company, several years working with a private school providing services to children with significant behavioral challenges such as aggression and self injury, board certified behavior analyst for Ewing Schools, and part time behavior analyst at Sidekicks.
At Sidekicks, she assesses program needs for individuals in our ABA program, develop behavioral and functional life skill programs, and train staff to work with our individuals.
Roe has been with Sidekicks since July 2016
Judith Hanna – BCBA
At Sidekicks, she has the opportunity to work with families and ABA therapists to customize programs that will improve life outcomes.
Judith has been with Sidekicks since June 2018
Zach Caruso – BCBA
He has experience in the home, school, and community setting including a summer theatre camp for children and adolescents with special needs.
He is proud to be a part of the Sidekicks team and thrives on assisting our superheroes in developing their full potential.
Zach has been with Sidekicks since July 2019
Bria Graves – BCBA
Bria has been with Sidekicks since March 2022
Tara Folmer – BCBA
Tara has a bachelor’s degree from Rider University and a master’s in applied Behavior Analysis from Rider University. Tara has spent the past 12 years working with individuals with special needs. She began her career as a special education teacher working at Eden Autism Services. Over the years, she has worked with individuals with disabilities in many different settings. Tara became a BCBA several years ago and began working for sidekicks 1 year ago. Tara enjoys spending her days working to make meaningful changes in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Tara Folmer has been a BCBA with Sidekicks since the summer of 2021
Ashley Gravina – BCBA
Ashley Gravina joined our team as a BCBA in the Summer of 2021. Ashley has worked with individuals with disabilities for the past 8 years. In addition to being a BCBA at Sidekicks, Ashley is a special education teacher. Ashley has a B.S. in Elementary Education and Psychology from Rider University and an M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Rider University. Ashley has worked with young children, teens, and their families in home, school, and community settings. At sidekicks, Ashley works with families and ABA therapists to help her superheroes reach their goals and promote their independence.
Ashley Gravina joined our team as a BCBA in the Summer of 2021
Rebecca Marfitt – ISS Supervisor
Rebecca Marfitt has been with our ISS team since Spring of 2020. Rebecca has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rider University. Rebecca always loved working with children, especially individuals with disabilities. The most rewarding part for Rebecca is being able to watch them succeed and reach their goals one step at a time. She strives to support and meet the needs of each individual and their family. In her free time, you can find Rebecca adventuring outside or spending time with her pets.
Rebecca has been with Sidekicks since April 2020
Carol Moscarello – Speech Therapist
Carol holds an AAC specialist certificate and has been awarded two ACE awards from the American Speech and Hearing Association for exceeding continuing education requirements. She has been a member of the Sidekicks team since May 2016, providing comprehensive caring Speech and Language therapy while following her passion to empower every client while finding his/her voice.
Carol has been with Sidekicks since May 2016
AnnMarie Potts – Speech Therapist
She has special interest and training in CAS (childhood apraxia of speech) and is listed on the Apraxia Kids site as a recommended provider.
Additionally, she has experience in a variety of areas including auditory processing, expressive and receptive language delays, articulation/phonological processes. She LOVES working with the Sidekicks team helping clients reach their full potential.
AnnMarie has been with Sidekicks since July 2018
Chris Thorne – Speech Therapist
Chris Thorne has joined our team as a Speech therapist in the fall of 2021. Chris has worked as a speech language therapist for over 25 years in a variety of settings. Chris has a Bachelor of Science, Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Trenton State college and a M.A. in Arts, Speech Language Pathology. She is also a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing association. She has worked with both children and adults, addressing communication needs. Chris currently works full time in a school setting. She enjoys working with families and clients at Sidekicks to help them achieve their goals.
Chris has been with Sidekicks since fall of 2021