Education Background:

The University of Nottingham

Certification:

-注冊(cè)行為技師(RBT)

-心理治療師職業(yè)資格

-VBMAPP培訓(xùn)證書

Working Experience:

Alex Mao holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Research and Practice from the University of Nottingham and is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with a professional qualification as a psychotherapist. Alex is also certified in VBMAPP assessment and has extensive experience in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development. With six years of experience in individual and group therapy, and two years of school-based inclusion support, Alex provides services in both Chinese and English at a rate of 600 CNY per 50 minutes.

Specialty:

Alex specializes in supporting children aged 3–6 with ASD and ADHD, focusing on enhancing skills in language behavior, social interaction, learning, executive function, emotional cognition, and behavior management. Proficient in VBMAPP intervention sequencing, Alex tailors teaching pace, methods, and goals to maximize outcomes for children of varying abilities. Depending on the child’s needs, Alex seamlessly integrates approaches such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ensuring a holistic and targeted intervention approach.