Stamford, CT Location

Welcome to The Hangout Spot

All children have a right to meaningful relationships with others. Our evidence-based programs are designed to eliminate barriers to friendship and empower children to be socially successful throughout their lives.

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Now Accepting Enrollments

The Hangout Spot

Parents of Learners
for 5 to Young Adult

The Hangout Spot

Little Buds

Parents of Learners
Ages 1 – 4

Little Buds

Between the Bells

Weeklong intensive social
groups for all ages

Between the Bells

Our Stamford Team

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Justyna Balzar, M.Ed. BCBA LBA (CT) - Co-Founder & CEO
Justyna Balzar, M.Ed. BCBA LBA (CT)
Co-Founder & CEO

Empathy and a passion for giving voice to those who struggle to find their own voice is what founding The Hangout Spot represents to Justyna. Justyna is driven by the notion that client success can only be achieved by building on the foundation of who we are as individuals and utilizing science and research to maximize the potential for positive change. Justyna brings unparalleled dedication and over 19 years of experience working with learners of varying profiles, ages, and abilities throughout Fairfield County. Justyna has co-authored publications in Autism Parenting Magazine and Behavioral Science in the 21st Century blog and founded @Behaviorchik, an online persona intended to disseminate behavior-analytic resources. She first received her Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) certification, and then completed her Master’s in Curriculum and Education in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University, followed by her BCBA certification shortly thereafter.

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