Bach. of Psychology (Hons), HELP University

Charlene is the Director of Autism Behavioral Center. She is a trained ABA Therapist and team leader, working with children in the spectrum in Malaysia for 10 years now. Under the tutelage of the pioneer center of ABA in Malaysia, as well as having the opportunity to work alongside consultants and BCBA’s from USA, Charlene has worked with children and families of all ages.

Charlene possesses a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) from HELP university College, and a certificate in Special Education Needs and Learning Disabilities. She is also a certified Play Therapy Practitioner. Charlene is currently pursuing her Masters in Education, majoring in Early Childhood Education (MEd-ECE). She currently divides her time working with families and therapists under ABC, and lectures in the College of Allied Educators in Kuala Lumpur, primarily in ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis), Autism, classroom behavior management and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).

Charlene actively trains parents and therapists around the country, as well as provides school shadow aide services in local and international schools for special needs children and children in the autism spectrum.

Fanny is a Case Supervisor with Autism Behavioral Center (ABC). She has been working with children in the spectrum for over 3 years now. Fanny is experienced working with children in varying levels on the spectrum (mild to severe), as well as is currently working with varying ages; from young learners to teenagers.

She possesses a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) from HELP University and has received Oral Placement Therapy Training in Singapore and the Hanen Teacher Training from a certified practitioner. Fanny has also obtained a professional certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCaBA) with the Behavioral Analysis Academy.

Dianne Geoffrey is a Case Supervisor at the Autism Behavioral Center (ABC). She graduated with first class honours from the Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology (Hons) program at Monash University. To date, she has gained experience in providing Home based/ Center based ABA therapy and Shadow Aide services as well as treatment plans for children aged one to 13 years of age (mild to severe) on the Autism Spectrum.

Her passion to work with special needs children is reflected in her conviction that each child possesses a uniqueness and capacity to optimise their potential with early intervention, an individualised treatment plan and adequate support from families/ teachers. Additionally, she believes that by creating more awareness on Autism, we can strive to foster a more inclusive society, prioritising community integration. As such, Dianne works closely with skilled behaviour therapists, families and teachers to create a consistent and enriched learning environment for each child to reach their highest potential.

Qavitha is a Case Supervisor for Autism Behavioral Center (ABC). She has earned her Bachelors of Science degree with Honors in Psychology with Certificate of Professional Experience from University of Plymouth, UK. She also possesses Hanen Teacher Training from a certified practitioner and Level 1 Sign Language Course from RC Deaf Missions.

With the passion of working with individuals of various ages from toddlers to adults, she has started her career in this field since 2015. Furthermore, she has also gained experience in school shadow services, and she has worked with kindergartens and international schools to support children in adapting to mainstream school routines. With her growing passion towards her children, she aims to attain her BCaBA in the future, and establish confidence in the society to help support the children and their families.

Ungku Dayana (D) graduated in Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science (Psychology) with Honours from The National University of Malaysia (UKM). She has experienced running ABA therapy and shadow aide services for kids and teenagers on the spectrum, developmental delay and challenging behaviors.

She started as an ABA therapist and growing interest to continue in the field upon seeing how positive progress ABA has helped to change these kids’ lives to fit into the real world. She is passionate about seeing every little milestone that the child/teenager progresses and truly believes that every milestone achieved needs to consistently progress and eventually, be able to transition smoothly into a mainstream school or work after receiving an effective ABA therapy.

She will continuously support and promote awareness on the importance of receiving intervention to provide individuals on the spectrum an opportunity to fit in the social and community.