Our Mission

Enhancing life skills through ABA therapy

Jigsaw Developmental Services was founded in 2016 with two primary goals:

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To provide the highest quality ABA services for families striving to support their child in maximizing their potential.
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To attract and retain highly capable BCBAs and Behavior Technicians who understand the importance of their role in helping each child develop strengths and overcome challenges.

Our Approach

Jigsaw's experienced team is comprised of empathetic professionals who focus on meeting a family where they're at.

No single child diagnosed with autism and other developmental disorders is the same, so establishing relationships with families is central to Jigsaw's approach.

This collaboration provides understanding and perspective that is invaluable in delivering high quality ABA services for our clients.

What We Stand For

Our core values

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Child-Centered

Every decision we make starts with one question: what is best for this child? Not what is easiest — what is best.

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Family Partnership

Families are not just observers — they are essential partners in their child's therapy. We build real relationships.

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Evidence-Based

Our programs are grounded in decades of ABA research, continuously updated to reflect best practices in the field.

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Clinical Excellence

We recruit, train, and retain exceptional BCBAs and RBTs who are passionate about making a lasting difference.

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Empathy First

We meet families where they are — without judgment, without a one-size-fits-all approach, with genuine care.

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Community Roots

Jigsaw is locally owned and operated in Phoenix, Arizona. We are part of this community and committed to it.

Leadership

Meet our team

Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in ABA therapy, clinical research, and family-centered care.

Brett Bernstein

Founder & CEO

Brett earned BS degrees in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. After consulting for IBM and PeopleSoft, he founded Helio Group and later Arizona-based nonprofits MORIAH Cooperative and MORIAH Health. After personally experiencing the world of autism, Brett's life work focuses on assisting families in support of their children. He serves on the Board of New Way Academy and the United Healthcare Community Plan Governance and Member Advocacy Committees.

Sara Beth Carrasco, VP of Clinical Operations, BCBA LBA

Sara "Beth" Carrasco, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Vice President of Clinical Operations

Beth is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst in Arizona. Since 2012, she has worked with children with autism across schools, homes, and community-based programs. She holds a Master's of Education from UMass and a Bachelor's in psychology. Beth believes every child deserves to have their strengths acknowledged — and that by tailoring strategies to their specific needs, they can achieve meaningful growth.

Jacob Neufeld, Clinical Outcomes and Innovation Director, PhD BCBA-D

Jacob "Jake" Neufeld, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

Clinical Outcomes & Innovation Director

Jake is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a doctoral degree in ABA from the University of Galway and a master's from Arizona State University. His research focuses on teaching children key skills relevant to complex language and cognition. Jake uses an equitable, person-centered approach and prioritizes active collaboration with individuals and their families to envision the life they want to live.

About Jigsaw Developmental Services