Michelle Temporada is a Behavior Analyst Technician with over 20 years…read more of experience in the field. She holds a BS in Clinical Psychology from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and is licensed as a Professional Educator and Registered Behavior Technician. Michelle works with children with behavioral challenges, striving to make a positive and lasting impact on their lives.
She specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), employing a wide range of methodologies to enhance learning and social integration. Michelle tailors her approach to each child’s unique needs through the use of progressive ABA programs and specific methodologies like ABLLS-R and the VBMapp Curriculum. Her expertise extends to working with nonverbal children, utilizing tools like Proloquo2Go to facilitate communication and implementing strategies that develop the Theory of Mind.
Michelle approaches therapy with a deeply personalized approach, evident in her holistic support, which considers each child’s needs within the context of their family and community, making them feel understood and cared for. Her therapeutic sessions are designed to be engaging, enjoyable, and educational, all to ensure that children look forward to them. Her approach is flexible, creative, and natural yet structured and systematic. She emphasizes the value of the therapeutic relationship and respects each child’s input and presence.read less