North Carolina

Your North Carolina Autism Specialists

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  Elizabeth M. Landers

  MS, BCBA

  Executive Director

  Elizabeth “Lizzy” Landers, from Decatur, GA, holds a B.S. in Psychology from Kennesaw State University and an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Educational Psychology from Georgia State University. Before joining ALP, she ran a research classroom for Emory Autism Center’s Early Emory program. Lizzy started with Autism Learning Partners as a Clinician and then Director at Children’s Learning Connection in Southern California. In December 2018, she returned to the metro Atlanta area to launch ABA services in Georgia. Lizzy now oversees ALP services in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Colorado.

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  Casey Ogburn

  MA, BCBA, LBA

  Clinical Director

  Casey Ogburn is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Clinical Director for the Charlotte and Hickory regions of ALP. Casey received her bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Peace College in Raleigh, NC and her master’s degree in Psychology from University of North Carolina – Wilmington. Casey has been involved in ABA since 2014 where she started as an in-home behavioral therapist. She has experience across multiple settings, including clinic, school, community, and home. She has worked with children ages 2-18 and loves building relationships with families and celebrating successes along the way. In her free time, Casey can be found hanging out on the baseball field with her husband and two sons, Steele and Rooke.

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  Kathryn Glass

  MS, BCBA

  Associate Clinical Director

  Kathryn “Kate” Glass is the Associate Clinical Director for the North Carolina region. She began her career in ABA at Autism Learning Partners in 2019. She started as a behavior technician and was promoted to trainer, supervisor, then director. She quickly found passion in her work and developed her knowledge and skills by gaining her Master of Science in ABA therapy at National University. She has worked in a variety of settings from homes, the community, schools, daycares, and centers. Kate focuses on creativity and play to encourage the growth of her clients. She values honest communication and collaboration with her staff and families. She is motivated to respect her science in support of her community.

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  Lexus Johnson

  MS, BCBA, LBA

  Associate Clinical Director

  Lexus Johnson is the Associate Clinical Director for the Alamance region. Originally from Minnesota, Lexus began her ABA career in California in 2019, continued building clinical and leadership experience in Utah, and relocated to North Carolina in 2025. Lexus holds two master’s degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis and Child Development, with a background in Child Psychology and Neuroscience. She has worked across home, school, clinic, and community settings serving children and families with diverse needs.

   

  Over the course of her career, Lexus has served in roles ranging from behavior technician to director-level leadership. She is passionate about trauma-informed, assent-based care that prioritizes dignity, choice, and meaningful outcomes for children and their families. Her clinical interests include functional communication, life skills, social development, and transitioning to adulthood planning. Lexus prioritizes partnering with families to create individualized supports that help children build independence, develop important life skills, and thrive in their everyday environments.