Lauren Turner, M.Ed., BCBA
Regional Clinic Director, West Orange County
Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University in 2013. Shortly after graduating with her bachelor’s degree, she began working with children and adolescents with autism as a behavior technician. Her passion for working with children and experiencing the difference behavior analysis can have on individuals diagnosed with autism and their families, led her to continue her education and pursue a career in the field of behavior analysis.
In 2016, Lauren obtained her Master of Education
degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. During her coursework she continued to gain clinical experience under the excellent leadership and direction of her mentors. After becoming a BCBA in 2016, Lauren continued to serve individuals and their families in Southern California while growing as a leader.
Lauren joined the FirstSteps for Kids family in 2024 to open the Los Alamitos/West Orange Country Learning Center. She is thrilled to be a part of FirstSteps and lead the Los Alamitos/West Orange County team.
Ms. Turner and her husband live in Long Beach with their two young children. On the weekends, you can likely find them spending their time together at Disneyland or at their kids’ sports and activities.
