Meet the Team
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Yvonne Yap
Founder
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Masters in Child and Adolescent PsychologyYvonne Yap works with children, adolescent and adults with autism, intellectual disability, behavioral disorder and related disorders. She began working in 2006 with individuals diagnosed with the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
She graduated with her Master's Degree in Arts in Child and Adolescent Psychology with an emphasis in Family Systems at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2012. Prior to this she completed her bachelors studies at Bemidji State University (Minnesota) in Psychology in 2008.
Yvonne also completed the Applied Behavior Analysis Advanced Series with Florida Institute of Technology along with 1500 clinical supervised hours followed by gaining the BCBA certification in 2015.
She has worked effectively with individuals in clinics, schools, adult day programs and in-home based settings.
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Hina Meghani
Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)
Masters in Applied Behavior AnalysisHina is a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) and holds a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She has 8 years of experience working with children aged 2 to 5 years old with ASD, ADHD and other developmental delays. She has worked in variety of settings like clinic, schools, nurseries and home based.
Her area of expertise is applying skill acquisition plans and behavior reduction plans. She is really passionate about working with children of different abilities and exploring various learning opportunities. She loves to celebrate children’s individuality and works towards acceptance and inclusion.
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Priya
Speech and Language Pathologist
Priya is a dedicated and highly skilled pediatric speech therapist with over five years of experience helping children overcome speech, language, and feeding challenges. Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Priya combines her expertise with compassion to provide individualized care to each child and their families.
She is certified in Oral Placement Therapy (OPT), specializing in managing oral and feeding issues, and has extensive training in Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) to support children with diverse communication needs. Additionally, Priya is certified in the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) process through AVAZ, enabling her to assist non-verbal children in finding their voice through technology.
Priya is passionate about creating engaging, child-centered therapy plans that foster growth, confidence, and independence in communication and feeding. Her goal is to empower children to achieve their full potential while providing guidance and support to their families.
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Krishendu.P.K.
Speech and Language Pathologist Masters in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP)
Krishnendu has completed her Masters from JSS institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru University in the year 2019. Since then, she is experienced in supporting children with a language disorder such as ASD, intellectual disability, Isolated language disorders and Speech sound disorder, Stuttering, Apraxia and more.
She has attended many workshops and certification to continue to advance her knowledge. She also has expertise in feeding therapy as well. She also carries on OPT for speech clarity, professionally trained in Alternative and Augmentative Communication through AVAZ , Gestalt Language Acquisition Therapy and also she holds certificate in dysphagia therapy.
She is experienced in creating individualized treatment plans for kids who is in need of speech and language therapy. She is also experienced in working at school setups.
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Anna Praveen
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Master's in Clinical PsychologyAnna has more than 5 years of Professional experience in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis as well as Clinical Psychology.
A strong background in both individual and group therapy has made her adept at assessments, interventions, evaluation, and ABA techniques. She has experience supporting individuals and their families across the age group of 2- 18 years old. Anna specializes in early intervention and child development.
She has also worked in autism centers, clinics, homes and schools which broadened her clinical knowledge in a variety of settings for generalisation.
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Afroz Salim
Behavior Therapist Masters in Psychology
With over a decade of experience in the field of mental health and behaviour therapy, Afroz brings deep compassion, insight, and dedication to every client interaction. Holding a Masters degree in Psychology, she specialises in working with children, adolescents, and individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges.
Afroz is skilled in key ABA methodology. With a calm and supportive presence, she excels in building rapport with clients and their families, tailoring interventions to meet individual needs while promoting independence, emotional regulation, and positive behavior change.
She has experience with children of age 2.5 to adolescent and has worked in centers and schools. Afroz strengths include naturalistic teaching, academic performance and inclusion.