We believe every child with autism deserves to be seen, heard, and understood
Our mission is to understand children with autism so deeply that they, in turn, can understand the world. It’s why we shape perspective, not just behavior — to help children choose better, enjoy connection, and benefit from real, lasting change.
We know:
Curiosity opens doors that correction never could
Real change begins from within
Cooperation is earned, not demanded
Every child has the potential for profound growth
Real Change ABA is the only provider bringing the Bernstein Cognitive Method into a full ABA practice. We combine the structure and framework of ABA with the most cognitively advanced approach to autism treatment available to promote real, lasting change in children with autism.
The minds behind our method
Nohum Monosov, MS Ed, BCBA, LBA
Founder
Nohum Monosov has worked with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum since 2010. He holds a Master’s Degree in Education, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential in New Jersey.
His clinical work is grounded in the Bernstein Cognitive Method for Autism — a framework he has studied directly under Robert J. Bernstein. That training shapes every dimension of Real Change ABA, including: how our therapists are hired and trained; how each child is treated; and how progress is measured.
Nohum’s methodology was the subject of a formal research study that measured parent-reported outcomes across thirteen areas of daily functioning before and after treatment. The results demonstrated statistically significant improvement, as reported by parents observing their children in their natural environments.
Alongside Robert J. Bernstein, he was also a featured guest of Understanding the Misunderstood, a webinar series devoted to helping families navigate autism with greater clarity, confidence, and understanding. His writing on autism treatment has reached and helped thousands of parents understand their autistic child.
“Rob’s approach was the breakthrough I was searching for.
When I first started out in ABA, I found myself facing an uncomfortable question: am I truly reaching these kids, or are they just performing for us in order to make us happy?
The more I worked with children on the spectrum, the more I realized there was a disconnect — on one hand, we had these well-designed teaching methods; on the other, the kids weren’t internalizing what was being taught. Something fundamental was missing.
It was then I came across a book called Uniquely Normal by Robert J. Bernstein. Reading through, I felt like someone had finally put into words everything I’d been sensing but couldn’t articulate. Rob described a completely different way of understanding how these children think and learn and grow.
I contacted Rob directly, and we’ve been working together intensively ever since. The changes I saw when I started applying his approach were immediate and obvious. Kids who had resisted every intervention started opening up because they felt understood rather than managed. Parents started telling me they were seeing changes at home that they’d never seen before. The progress was deeper, broader, and it lasted.
That’s when I knew this was what I wanted to build my entire practice around. Seeing these transformations happen time and again for the children in my practice further validates that decision for me every day.”
— Nohum Monosov, Founder of Real Change ABA
Robert J. Bernstein
Consultant
A pioneer in the field of autism treatment, Robert J. Bernstein is an educational and cognitive therapist who has devoted more than 35 years to treating children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum. Trained at Teachers College, Columbia University, he developed his cognitive approach through decades of direct practice. His methodology is grounded in the developmental theories of Dewey and Piaget, and informed by a lifetime of personal connection to autism as both the sibling and parent of individuals on the spectrum.
Robert serves on the Board of Directors of the ARC and the US Autism Association, consults internationally across the USA, UK, and India, and hosts a monthly webinar series followed by clinicians and families around the world. His work helping a previously nonverbal child learn to speak was documented in the New York Times. He has appeared on Dateline NBC and hosted Educating Your Child, a national call-in radio show dedicated to autism treatment.
His book “Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism” has won six international awards and includes a three-page foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin, the world’s most recognized voice on autism, reflecting the depth and significance of his work.
“Real Change is the most effective ABA model for treating autism I’ve ever seen.”
— Robert J. Bernstein, author of Uniquely Normal, leading expert in autism and child development
Duvy Rubinfeld, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Lead BCBA
Duvy Rubinfeld brings over a decade of experience in the field of special education and applied behavior analysis (ABA), specializing in autism, ADHD, and anxiety.
Over the years treating children with special needs and developmental delays, Duvy has gained invaluable experience and knowledge in many complex aspects of behavior.
In his work for Real Change ABA, he collaborates with many other mental health professionals, including social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
A professor at Manhattanville College, he teaches Applied Behavior Analysis at Sara Schenirer Institute for Higher Education. Additionally, he has received certification in ADHD consulting through The American Institute of Health Care Professionals.