Shadan Khawaja

Ms. Shadan is the Senior Clinical Behavior Specialist at Cambridge Medical Center in Dubai, U.A.E. She has accrued over ten years of experience in the field of Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Ms. Shadan has worked with a variety of clients ranging from children, adolescents, families, teachers, support staff and clinics in the U.A.E and the GCC region. Ms. Shadan provides a range of services such as assessments, skill development, behavior management and inclusion support and strategies across several environments. Ms. Shadan uses ABA principles to provide a dignified intervention to her clients to support their development and autonomy in creating an independent life for themselves.

While ABA is more popularly known for treating intellectual and learning difficulties such as autism and ADHD, the application of its evidence-based strategies can be more expansive and exhaustive. Human behavior encompasses everything we do in our day-to-day lives. It is involved in our daily habits, social interactions, academics, professional work, self-care, and much more! Believe it or not, it is in our thoughts and feelings too. ABA strategies help us understand how behavior works in the context in which it is occurring. That is, why do we do the things we do? And why aren’t we doing the things we want to do—or even consistently doing them? With this understanding, clients can take a more conscious approach and actively participate in life in ways that align with their values. This results in an enriched and fulfilling life for any child, adolescent, or adult. Where behavior occurs, ABA can help.

Areas of expertise

Certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB)
• Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA) from the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA)
• International Behavior Analyst (IBA) from the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO)
• DHA Licensed

Credentials

• Hons Bachelor of Sciences with a double major in Psychology & Exceptionality in Human Learning (BSc) – University of Toronto, Canada.
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioral Sciences (PG-Cert) – George Brown College, Toronto, Canada.
• Master of Science in Mental Health Studies (MSc) – Kings College London, London, UK.
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (PG-Cert) – Florida Institute of Technology, USA.

Language Spoken

• English
• Arabic