My name is De’Shaunna Lloyd and I’m from Eutawville, SC. However, I currently reside in Florence, SC where I’ve lived for the past 10 years. I came to Florence in 2012 to attend Francis Marion University. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Then I began my master’s at Capella University where I received my Master of Science Degree in Psychology w/ a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis in June of 2021. While in the master’s program at Capella, I also worked as a Behavior Technician at Chance Light Autism Services. I’ve always had a passion for impacting children with autism and other disabilities after attending a summer course, where my Francis Marion professor spoke about her journey in ABA. She swept me into the field instantly and I knew that’s what I wanted to do. I later transferred into Florence 1 School District as an ABA therapist. I’ve worked and gained experience with children in 3-4k obtaining different developmental delays and disabilities. I greatly enjoy working with children and their families, providing the services needed, along with the patience to help them progress in different areas. Not focusing on how long/many times it takes repeatedly, but instead on each goal and reaching it no matter how many attempts.
Outside of impacting others, I enjoy listening to music and being a musician. I’m the drummer for my church where my mom is the pastor. I also love the role of being a godmother to my lovely goddaughters Rayne and Marley. I look forward to a great experience as I become a part of the About Play family. I’ve heard about the company from a current EI and everything she has shared about the company sounded intriguing. Checking out the website and hearing nothing but great things from everyone made me want to be a part of it. I’m super excited to stand on the front line, serving and providing children and their families with whatever they stand in need of. I believe that I will love it, while working with a great team along the way.
