Our Clinical Team
Board Certified Behavior Analysts design and supervise every plan. Registered Behavior Technicians deliver it, session after session. Here is what those credentials mean and how we work together.
Innovative ABA's clinical team is led by Clinical Director Charles Knoppel, BCBA, and made up of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), both credentialed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. BCBAs write and supervise every treatment plan; RBTs deliver sessions. Call (732) 691-1299 to meet the team.
Clinically reviewed by Charles Knoppel, BCBA · Updated October 2026
At a glance
| Clinical Director | Charles Knoppel, BCBA |
|---|---|
| Team | BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) & RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians) |
| Credentialing body | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) |
| Caseloads | Kept low on purpose so supervision is hands-on |
| Center | 1939 NJ-70, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08003 |
Charles Knoppel III, BCBA
Clinical Director · Board Certified Behavior Analyst
NPI #1750779161 · FL License #1-14-17083 · Verify in the national NPI registry
Charles leads Innovative ABA’s clinical team from our center at 1939 NJ-70 in Cherry Hill. He oversees every child’s assessment and treatment plan, supervises the BCBAs and RBTs who work with your family, and keeps caseloads small so each plan stays individualized, evidence-based and family-centered.
His BCBA credential is issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. He personally reviews the clinical content on this website.
Who is Charles Knoppel, BCBA?
Charles Knoppel is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Clinical Director of Innovative ABA. He leads our clinical team and oversees every child's treatment plan. That oversight is not a formality. It is the core of how we keep quality consistent as each child's program evolves.
In practice, Charles's role covers the decisions that shape your child's care: setting the clinical standards our BCBAs follow, reviewing treatment plans and progress data, guiding the team when a child's progress stalls or a new behavior appears, and making sure the methods we use are grounded in behavior analysis rather than habit. Because we are small by design, families are not handed off to a distant administrator. The person responsible for clinical quality is part of the team working with your child.
What is a BCBA, and what does the credential require?
BCBA stands for Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The credential is issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), the nonprofit that sets professional standards for the field. To earn it, a candidate must hold a graduate degree, complete specific coursework in behavior analysis, finish a substantial period of supervised fieldwork, and pass the BACB certification exam.
Certification is not a one-time event. BCBAs must complete continuing education to maintain the credential and must follow the BACB's ethics code, which covers areas like putting the client's welfare first, using evidence-based methods, protecting privacy and practicing only within their competence. You can verify any BCBA's certification through the BACB's public registry.
On our team, the BCBA is the clinician who assesses your child, writes the treatment plan, trains and supervises the RBTs, analyzes session data, and meets with you about progress.
What is an RBT, and how are they supervised?
RBT stands for Registered Behavior Technician, also a BACB credential. RBTs complete a structured training program, pass a competency assessment observed by a qualified supervisor, and pass a BACB exam. They then deliver ABA sessions by following the treatment plan a BCBA has written.
RBTs never practice on their own. The BACB requires every RBT to receive ongoing supervision from a qualified supervisor, including a minimum amount of supervision each month tied to the hours they work and regular direct observation with clients. Those are minimums. Because our BCBAs carry low caseloads, they are able to observe sessions more often, give feedback in the moment and adjust programs quickly.
- BCBAassesses, writes the plan, supervises, analyzes data, trains parents
- RBTdelivers sessions, collects data on every target, flags changes to the BCBA
- Clinical Directorsets standards and oversees every child's treatment plan
How do you match therapists with my child?
We match on the things that affect a child's progress: your child's needs and personality, the program setting (center, home, school or community), your schedule and your location. A child who needs a calm, patient pace may be matched differently from one who thrives on energy and play.
Once a match is working, we protect it. Keeping the same RBTs with your child session to session is one of our firmest commitments, because children learn best from people they trust. If a change is ever unavoidable, the BCBA plans the transition, introduces the new RBT alongside the familiar one where possible, and keeps you informed.
How does the team work with parents?
You know your child better than anyone, and we treat you that way. The BCBA meets with you regularly to review data and goals, and our Parent Training & Support program teaches you the same strategies the team uses: prompting, reinforcement, and calm, consistent responses to challenging behavior.
Our team works across every program we offer, from the Full-Day Center-Based ABA program in Cherry Hill to In-Home ABA Therapy across South Jersey, Ocean County and the Philadelphia region. Wherever your child receives services, the same supervision standards apply.
Charles Knoppel, BCBA
Clinical Director — Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Charles leads our clinical team and oversees every child’s treatment plan. He reviewed this page for clinical accuracy in October 2026. Meet our team →
Frequently asked questions
Will my child see the same therapist every session?
That is our goal and one of our core commitments. We work to keep the same RBTs with your child session to session, because consistency builds trust and speeds learning. If a schedule change ever requires someone new, the BCBA plans the handoff and tells you in advance.
How often will the BCBA see my child?
The BCBA supervises regularly, both by reviewing session data and by observing sessions in person. The exact frequency depends on your child's plan and insurance authorization. Because our BCBAs carry low caseloads, they can visit more often than the BACB minimums and respond quickly when something changes.
How can I check a BCBA's or RBT's credential?
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board keeps a public certificant registry on its website, bacb.com, where you can look up BCBAs and RBTs by name. We encourage families to check. It is a simple way to confirm that the people working with your child hold current credentials.
Is Charles Knoppel involved in my child's care?
Yes. As Clinical Director, Charles Knoppel, BCBA, oversees every child's treatment plan. Your child's assigned BCBA handles day-to-day supervision, and Charles guides clinical decisions, reviews progress, and steps in when a program needs a fresh look. Because we are small by design, that involvement is part of everyday clinical work.
What training do RBTs receive before working with children?
Every RBT completes structured training that meets BACB requirements, passes a competency assessment and passes the RBT exam. On our team they also learn your child's specific plan from the supervising BCBA before sessions begin, and they continue receiving supervision and feedback throughout.
Can I meet the team before we start?
Yes. Your free consultation is a chance to ask questions, and once services are approved you will meet your child's BCBA during the assessment. Families considering center-based care are welcome to visit our Cherry Hill center. Contact us to set up a time.
Meet the team
Call (732) 691-1299 or request a free consultation. Ask us anything about how your child's care would be led and supervised.