Compassionate, person-centered carePractical assessment insightsChildren, adults, and caregivers welcome
About Fruit of Love

Behavior Assessment With Heart in Northern California

Compassionate insight for brighter everyday lives, one thoughtful conversation and practical recommendation at a time.

Child and adult assessmentsFamily-centered guidancePractical next steps

Fruit of Love Founder and Consultant

Dr. Shomonique Johnson, PsyD, BCBA partners with caregivers from varied backgrounds on practical behavior support recommendations that fit real routines—not imaginary days. With over 20 years of experience in special education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a teacher, BCBA, coach, and leader, and 5 years in mental health as a support specialist and associate level assessor and clinician, Dr. Johnson crafts plans of support that are comprehensive, effective, and adapted to a wide range of contexts.

Behavior specialist warmly speaking with a family during an assessment
The Fruit of Love Approach

Big Feelings Deserve Patient, Practical Support

Fruit of Love was created to make behavior assessment feel less clinical and a lot more human. In Sacramento, California, we listen closely to children, adults, parents, and caregivers so the full story can come into focus. From functional behavior assessments and autism behavior assessments to developmental assessments, our work turns thoughtful observation into clear, usable next steps. No confusing jargon confetti—just compassionate insight your family can actually use.

  • ✓Listen before we label
  • ✓Notice strengths and patterns
  • ✓Recommend realistic support
  • ✓Keep families in the loop
How We Work Together

A Clearer Path Starts Here

Our Sacramento, California process is thoughtful, collaborative, and designed to make the next step feel doable.

1

Connect

We begin with a friendly conversation about what you are noticing, what you need, and what a brighter everyday life could look like.

2

Understand

Through observation, questions, and careful review, we look for patterns, context, communication needs, and strengths.

3

Develop

We create a functional plan based on your goals that is shaped to your context and is useable immediately.

4

Support

You receive practical recommendations that can turn insight into meaningful daily support. Ongoing training and coaching is available to turn recommendations into daily steps to achieve your goals.

Ready When You Are

Let’s Find the Next Right Step Together

Reach out to Fruit of Love in Sacramento, California for compassionate behavior assessment and caregiver support.

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