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 4+), 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, QualCare, and AmeriHealth

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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
Ashley Wertz – Intake Manager/Administrative Assistant

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.comv
Ashley has been with Sidekicks since May 2017
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
Corrie Skuya – BCBA

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.
Corrie has been with Sidekicks since April 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
Meera SUBBARAMAN – BCBA

I developed an interest in helping kids with special needs and so I chose to study in the field of special education.
An interesting fact about me is that I walked 39 miles in support of breast cancer awareness.
Meera has been with Sidekicks since January 2020
Jaszmine Tucker – ISS Supervisor

Jaszmine has been working in the developmental and behavioral health field for 10 years. She has a background in clinical mental health counseling. She has a huge heart for children and is always up for a challenge. She enjoys watching children overcome their goals and become as independent as possible. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her son and her dog.
Jaszmine has been with Sidekicks since April 2019
Jenn Carmichael- ISS Supervisor

Jenn chose this field because she loves working with children and has a strong passion for helping others. It brings her great joy to see the positive outcomes and strides being made by the superheroes we service. Jenn is an ISS Technician and was recently promoted to ISS Supervisor.
Jenn has been with Sidekicks since September 2019
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