Our Story
Born from Heart, Built with Purpose
Sunny Days Early Intervention Center was created to be everything a therapy center should be safe, welcoming, and inspiring.
Meet Our Team
Heather Hurlock
Founder & Executive Director
Sunny Days was created by Heather Hurlock, a proven leader who believes families deserve more than crowded waitlists, rushed appointments, and one-size-fits-all care.
Throughout her career, Heather has built successful organizations by focusing on what matters most: people. She is known for creating environments where teams thrive, service is exceptional, and families feel genuinely cared for. That same standard now guides every part of Sunny Days.
But titles and experience are only part of the story. Heather is also a mother who understands how deeply parents love their children and how heavy it can feel when something is not quite right. The worry. The questions. The endless searching for answers. The hope that the right person will finally understand your child and help them move forward.
She has also personally navigated complex healthcare challenges, insurance barriers, and the frustration of being told "no" when help is needed most. That experience shaped her belief that families deserve advocates, not obstacles.
Heather's vision was to create a place where families feel relief the moment they walk through the door. A place that feels calm, beautiful, welcoming, and deeply professional. A place where children are seen for who they are, where progress is pursued with purpose, and where parents feel supported instead of overwhelmed.
She believes therapy should never feel cold or transactional. It should feel hopeful. Personal. Thoughtful. Effective.
Under Heather's leadership, Sunny Days is committed to high standards, honest guidance, meaningful progress, and treating every child with dignity and care.
"Because when you find the right people in your corner, everything can begin to change."
— Heather Hurlock
Dr. Candace Barrett
Dr. Candace Barrett, Ed.D., BCBA
Clinical Director
Dr. Candace Barrett, BCBA, is an educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over ten years of professional experience in behavior analysis, instructional leadership, and program development. She is recognized for her advanced clinical skills, including comprehensive assessment, individualized intervention design, and effective implementation of evidence-based practices across diverse populations. She earned her Ed.D. in Applied Learning Sciences from the University of Miami and an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. Dr. Barrett is dedicated to evidence-based instruction, data-driven systems change, professional development, and equitable outcomes for all learners, educators, and organizations.
At Florida Institute of Technology, Dr. Barrett serves as an Assistant Lead Experiential Coordinator and Adjunct Professor, providing support for competency-based graduate behavior analysis programs. She collaborates with students and instructors to facilitate learning by ensuring instruction aligns with outcomes, tracking performance, and engaging in continuous program improvement. Additionally, she provides behavior analysis and instructional leadership as a Behavior Analyst and School Administrator with Orange County Public Schools. In her role with Orange County Public Schools, she leads interdisciplinary teams and coaches educators to improve behavioral support systems, ensuring safety, equity, and meaningful student progress.
Dr. Barrett has experience supervising behavior analysts, educators, clinical instructors, and graduate students; developing and evaluating behavior support systems; coordinating online graduate-level coursework; and presenting on topics related to ABA supervision, restraint reduction, ethical practice, and applications of behavior analysis throughout academic, school-based, and clinical settings.
Dr. Danielle Solomon
Dr. Danielle Solomon, D.O.
Medical Director
Dr. Danielle Solomon is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and the founder of Solomon Healthcare and The Hormone Concierge of Orlando. She is recognized for her thoughtful, integrative approach, combining traditional medicine with advanced insights into whole-body health.
Dr. Solomon completed her undergraduate training in Chemical Engineering at University of South Florida, earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and completed her Internal Medicine residency at University of Connecticut.
As Medical Director of Sunny Days Early Intervention Center, Dr. Solomon supports the center's commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and ethical care. Sunny Days Early Intervention Center does not provide on-site medical services. Families are encouraged to maintain care with their child's primary physician.
Dr. Solomon has a deep passion for supporting children on the autism spectrum and believes in a comprehensive, individualized approach to care. Her expertise includes the gut microbiome, methylation pathways, nutritional biochemistry, and neuroinflammation — factors that may play a role in overall health and development.
She is proud to be affiliated with Sunny Days Early Intervention Center, a practice she values for its specialized approach, elevated environment, and commitment to truly individualized care. This shared dedication to thoughtful, high-quality support for children and families is what makes the partnership especially meaningful.
Our Values
What Guides Us Every Day
Compassion
Every decision starts with empathy for the children and families we serve.
Excellence
We pursue clinical excellence while keeping humanity at the center of our work.
Innovation
Great care should keep evolving. We look for better ways to teach, support, and connect while growing with each child's needs.
Community
We build lasting partnerships with families, physicians, schools, and support networks.
Our Vision
Therapy That Feels Like Discovery
Sunny Days was created to reimagine what therapy can feel like. We believe children grow best in an environment that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and makes learning feel natural.
Our center brings together expert care, engaging spaces, and a team that truly loves what they do. Families are welcomed as partners, children are encouraged to explore, and progress is built through meaningful everyday moments.
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