Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
Master’s degree in Behavior Modification and Skill Development
Diploma in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Certified by the American Psychological Association (APA)
Specialization:
Behavior Modification:
Specialist in addressing unwanted or challenging behaviors in children and adolescents using strategies based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Examples of Behavior Modification:
Reducing aggressive behaviors
Managing tantrums and emotional outbursts
Encouraging rule-following
Promoting positive behaviors such as cooperation and participation
Skill Development:
Provides tailored programs to enhance children’s and adolescents’ abilities in various areas, including:
Cognitive Skills:
Improving focus, attention, problem-solving, and logical thinking
Examples: image sorting tasks, matching and memory-based games
Social Skills:
Teaching how to interact with others, express emotions appropriately, and resolve conflicts
Examples: group play participation, conversation management training
Target Groups:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Down Syndrome
Mayada works with children and adolescents up to the age of 16, providing family support to help achieve the best outcomes.