Professionals

AIRENE

Airene is a Registered Behavior Technician® with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, USA. She completed her ABA training in kidsFIRST Abu Dhabi under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Apart from being an ABA therapist, she is also a DHA registered nurse. She loves working with and being around children. Her experience in the nursing field includes working as a school nurse in one of Dubai’s early learning institutions.

With Airene’s experience in both the nursing and ABA fields, she aims to provide a happy and safe therapy-learning environment. She utilizes scientifically-based intervention in line with Applied Behavior Analysis principles. Her passion for children has pushed her to strengthen and widen her skills and knowledge, to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

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

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. 

UMBREEN

Umbreen is a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) USA and a Certified International Behavior Therapist from IBAO. She has been a behavior therapist since 2019, in addition to working as a primary school teacher from 2016-2017.

Umbreen holds a master's degree in psychology and is currently pursuing Qualified Behavior Analyst® (QBA®) status from the QABA credentialing board. She has a special interest in working with children diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. She aims to equip children with the skills they need to thrive and succeed in life.