Our Team
Our Team Members
“Coming together is beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success”.
-Henry Ford
Bachelor's degree in Education
Julia has a Bachelor's degree in Education with specialization in Elementary Studies and is also a Licensed Teacher in the Philippines. She is certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/International Behavior Therapist (IBT). She has multiple experiences in various ABA settings - School, Clinical and Home settings. She has accumulated a total of 5 years practicing the strategies and interventions of ABA across different centers in Dubai. She is highly committed and passionate to work alongside children of determination across various age groups.
M.Sc., BCBA, QBA
Hong Chun Tan is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and a Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA). He graduated with a M.Sc. in Applied Behavioural Analysis from the Bangor University, UK. Hong has over 9 years of international experience (UK and Dubai) in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services across multiple settings such as schools, universities, organizations, and clinics.
Previously in the North Wales, UK, Hong worked as a Behavioural Researcher in Bangor University to provide behavioural services, such as organizational management, training, research, and development to support local organizations to deliver positive outcome.
Hong has been working with individuals with autism and profound multiple intellectual disabilities in the UK and Dubai. He provided ABA treatment with a focus on teaching communication and functional skills to people of determination. He worked closely with multiple special schools to implement ABA interventions in the North Wales, UK.
In Dubai, Hong provides ABA therapy treatments in autism/ABA clinics, case managing, trains and supervises therapists, and leads the ABA department along with multi-disciplinary teams. Furthermore, Hong expanded his experience in utilizing assessments - Promoting Emergence of Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) and Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), and has extensive experience in managing individuals with special needs with severe challenging behavior. Hong has a great passion towards teaching ABA and regularly trains clinical staff, parents, schools, organizations, and the general public. Determined to disseminate ABA to the masses, Hong is an avid content creator with his Facebook page/Youtube channel – “Behavior Switch”.
Hong presented his paper internationally in the Experimental Analysis of Behavior Group (EABG) conference 2015 and has co-authored journal articles - “Using task analysis to promote engagement in special educational settings”. He also presented at Malaysia’s first ABA international conference in 2019 on the topic of “How to Utilize Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) in Clinical Settings”.
Presently, Hong is working as an independent Behavior Consultant in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. Hong is also the Founding President of Malaysia Association of Behaviour Analysis (MABA) leading his team with the focus of establishing ABA standards in Malaysia.
IBT
Former RBT at Hayati Health Center, completed her ABA course in National Academy Dubai and Autism Spectrum Disorder Course from University of California, Davis. With various working experiences in the UAE including SANAD Village, Victoria International School, K12 Academy and Able UK Center.
She is committed to provide intensive therapy to children diagnosed with ASD, adept at assessing each child’s individual needs and establishing appropriate goals and specializes in maintaining a structured learning environment.
RBT, IBT
A graduate of BS Psychology in Manila, Philippines with 5 years of working experience as an ABA therapist in Different centers in UAE. Throughout her career, Janine has gained extensive experience working with many children in different age group, different developmental delays and neurodevelopmental disorders. She is specialized in delivering interventions in various settings including home, school and communities. In 2020, she earned her RBT certification in Dubai, UAE.
Masters in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP)
OPT (Oral Placement Therapy) level 2
Feeding Therapy – a sensory motor approach
Krishnendu has completed her Masters from JSS institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru University, India in the year 2019. Since then, she is experienced in diagnosing and intervening child language disorders like ASD, Intellectual disability, Isolated language disorders and Speech sound disorder like Stuttering, Apraxia, Hearing Impairment etc.
She has attended many workshops and certification to help children with communication disorders. She also has expertise in feeding therapy as well. She also carries on OPT for speech clarity and feeding.
(11+ years of experience)
Sneha is at the heart of our commitment to helping clients unlock their full potential. With a wealth of experience and a passion for communication, Sneha is a trusted professional who excels in diagnosing and treating a wide range of speech and language disorders. Sneha’s expertise extends to children with speech delays, adults recovering from speech-related issues due to injury or illness, and individuals facing communication challenges in various contexts.
Sneha holds a Masters in Speech Pathology from Mysuru University (A+), India and her dedication to ongoing education ensures that she is up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field. She has completed various certifications reflecting her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care.
- Certification for ADOS (Autism diagnosis) in process
- Certified DIR floortime Approach (Level 101)
- Certified to provide Talk ability – The Hanen Program
- Certified Oral Placement Therapist (Talk Tools- Level1)
- Certified in Picture Exchange Communication System. (PECS - Level 1)
- Certified to provide More Than Words for Autism Spectrum Disorders –The
Hanen Program.
- Certified Play program coach and Sensory play program
- Certified to provide It Takes Two to Talk –The Hanen Program.
- Certified Behavioral approach therapy
- Certified in Health and Integrative Lifestyle
At The Communication Clinic, we believe in a personalized approach to therapy. Sneha tailors each treatment plan to meet the unique needs of every client. Whether it's improving articulation, language comprehension, or social communication skills, Sneha employs evidence-based techniques and a compassionate demeanor to achieve remarkable results.
When you choose The Communication Clinic for speech therapy, you can expect a warm and welcoming environment where your goals become our goals. We're dedicated to making therapy an enjoyable and rewarding experience for clients of all ages. Together, we'll work towards enhancing communication skills and unlocking a world of possibilities.