About Matt McCabe
Director of Children & Family Ministries & Sexton
matt@st-john-aptos.org      831-419-4998 (cell)

In addition to his work with children and families, Matt also serves as the parish's sexton, caretaking for the building and grounds and helping to set up and clean up after church events. He and his family live on campus at St. John's in the RV trailer near the entrance to the parking lot.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  • Co-founder of A Is For Apple Inc., Early Learning Center – Director of Individual and Group Therapy Sessions, Birth-16 Years of Age (2008-2018)
  • Child Development, Early Intervention, and CPR Certifications by Summit Professional Development (2008-Present)
  • Graduate, Florida Institute of Technology, Applied Behavior Analysis Program, Child Behavior Specialist (2008)
  • Graduate, San Jose State University, B.S. American Studies and Mass Communications (1999)
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude / Elected Advertising Class President (1999)
  • Black Belt Karate Instructor, Children and Family Classes, South West YMCA (1994-2002)

A IS FOR APPLE INC. – CO-FOUNDER / BEHAVIOR PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
JANUARY 2008 TO DECEMBER 2018
  • Developed and implemented 805 Autism / Early Intervention Program for San Andreas Regional Center
  • Gained authorization and state billing rights to provide 1:1 and Group therapy sessions
  • Created Early Learning Center for group therapy sessions
  • Leased and constructed Early Learning Center for group therapy sessions
  • Hired, trained, and supervised Behavior Therapists in group Applied Behavior Analysis techniques
  • Led group therapy sessions 2x per week
  • Provided ongoing support to the family of group participants
  • Hired, trained, and supervised Behavior Therapists for in-home Autism therapy
  • Performed ongoing child educational and behavior assessments
  • Attended IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) and IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) meetings with child’s family and school district representatives
  • Consulted with Kaiser Permanente Board of Directors to develop/initiate first nationwide Autism insurance coverage
  • Built the largest and most successful Early Intervention clinic in Northern California
  • Assisted in the merger of A Is For Apple with Autism Learning Partners to create the largest Early Intervention company in the United States