Meet Our Team

CEO, Medical Director

Dr. Katsitadze earned his PhD degree in Early Childhood Development as well as MD degree from Tbilisi Medical University. Since finishing his residency in pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Katsitadze has been practicing pediatrics in the Greater Atlanta area. He has earned multiple awards, including “America’s Top Pediatricians” and has been actively involved in efforts to improve early diagnosis and care of children with ASD and behavioral disorders.

Chief Operating Officer

Ghada Atic, MBA brings a wealth of expertise in Healthcare Management, Strategic Planning, and Operations to Atlanta Autism Center. Since joining in 2021, she has significantly contributed to the organization’s success with their strategic vision and operational acumen. Holding an MBA from the University of Memphis, Ghada  is also certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt and was previously certified in billing and coding as a CPC. Currently, she is pursuing ACMPE Board Certification.

Ghada has been instrumental in shaping and overseeing the company’s culture, fostering an environment of professionalism and optimism for both patients and employees. Her leadership and insight continue.

Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Ariana Boutain received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Science from the University of Kansas, and Ph.D. in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas. Ariana is a Doctoral-Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been working with children with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related disorders since 2006. 

Dr. Ariana has presented at regional and national conferences on topics including the effectiveness of different prompting procedures on skill acquisition and the use of telehealth technology within parent training programs. Dr. Ariana has published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and the Behavior Analyst and has served as a reviewer for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 

Dr. Ariana has been a member of the Association for Behavioral Analysis International, the Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis, the Wisconsin Association of Behavior Analysis, and the Kansas Association for Behavior Analysis. 

In her spare time, Dr. Ariana enjoys performing in musical theater productions, cycling, and going on exciting adventures with her husband and twins.

Director of ABA Clinical Services

Director of Center Operations

Director of Business Development