Ep34. The Critical Role of Respect and Person-Centered Planning in ABA Therapy w/ Dr. Hilya Tehrani

In this episode, I interview Dr. Hilya Tehrani, a Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Connected Strides, a psychological practice dedicated to the therapy and assessment of individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. Hilya and I talk about the practice of Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA and deconstruct the best and worst applications for ABA in the treatment of individuals on the autism and disability spectrum. As two clinical psychologists who have been in this field for a while, we can’t help but explore the importance of person-centered treatment, the role of trust and respect in a therapeutic relationship, paying attention to individual differences, and delivering treatment with intentionality. Having a conversation with Hilya is always been a grounding experience for me. Her expertise and deep care for what she does always shines through. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Hilya.

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WHO I AM:
I'm Dr. Gwen, a clinical psychologist in private practice in Pasadena, CA. I'm a fierce ally of disabled individuals and have supported their wonderful families and support systems for over 25 years. I'm laser-focused (and borderline obsessed) about empowering through reliable knowledge, creativity, and skill-building. I love curating tools, sharing mindsets, and promoting habits to help the neurodiverse community thrive and to find joy and meaning in their lives.

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