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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based, best practice treatment for individuals with disabilities, especially young children with Autism and social communication difficulties. It offers individualized programs and interventions that are geared toward achieving socially-important goals, helping people be more successful in natural settings.

kidsFIRST’s ABA team is led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) who conducts assessment and supervises our ABA therapy team that includes a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) and Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBT®).

ABA therapy uses measurable, positive reinforcement to help realize meaningful behavior change.

ABA therapy helps:
• increase language and communication skills
• improve attention, focus, social skills, memory and academics
• teach skills that allow individuals to be more successful and less reliant on problem behavior to meet their needs
• empower short and long term independence and success

DALIA

Dalia Dalbah
Registered Behavior Technician®
- RBT
- BA Modern Languages
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DALIA

Dalia is a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) who has been working with children with Autism since 2014. She completed the BCaBA program at Florida Institute of Technology and is working on becoming a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCABA®).

As an RBT®, Dalia is able to implement social, behavioral, academic and daily living skills programs, as well as work with challenging behavior. She has supported children ages 3-12 in many settings, including schools (transition and inclusion), centers, homes and community.
MINI

Minimol Dimal
Board Certified Behavior Analyst®
- BCBA® (Board Certification)
- IBA (International Behavior Analyst)
- BHMS
- MSc Psychology
- B.S. Chem
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MINI

Mini is a passionate Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and International Behavior Analyst (IBA) with more than 10 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Mini completed her ABA coursework from the Florida Institute of Technology (USA), a master’s degree in psychology from Arden University (UK) and a degree in Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery from Mahatma University (India).

Mini stays updated on the latest research and developments in the field of behavior analysis. She continues her professional pursuits by receiving training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) within the scope of behavior analysis settings while understanding the role of Relational Frame Theory (RFT), which increases treatment effectiveness across a wide range of individuals and levels of functioning.

Mini also underwent training in Practical Functional Assessments (PFAs) and skill-based treatment implementation by Dr. Greg Hanley. She supervises (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA), behavior technicians, and students who pursue behavior analysis certification.

A believer in parents as partners in the process of understanding and addressing their child's behavior, Mini empowers parents to become advocates for their children by equipping them with the confidence and skills to effectively advocate within their communities and educational settings. She implements evidence-based interventions in behavior modification techniques and parent training programs.

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