Our Mission
Your journey with us starts with understanding… and moves forward with confidence and clarity
At ABA4Change, we know that asking for support can come with many questions and a sense of uncertainty. That’s why we offer you a safe space that respects your privacy and helps you understand your needs and make clear decisions, without judgment or pressure.
We don’t start with a ready-made service or quick promises; we listen to your circumstances and priorities, and we’re clear about what we can offer and where you may need another provider.
Dr. Mayada Elsabah leads the organization with expertise that brings together child psychology, behavior analysis, and international education, so we can offer families, practitioners, and schools professional, ethical, evidence-based support that fits the cultural context of each case.
Dr. Mayada Elsabah
Founder of ABA4Change
Behavior analyst and child psychology specialist
Our Approach
Partners on a journey that starts with understanding… and moves toward lasting change
Knowledge matters, but organizations change when leadership, roles, tools, routines, and evidence move together. That is the gap ABA4Change works to close.
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We understand your reality first
We listen to your needs and priorities
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We map the way with you
We agree on clear goals and realistic, specific steps
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We apply it step by step
We help you put it into practice in a way that fits your resources and context.
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We review and improve together
Together we follow up on what has been achieved, understand the challenges, and refine the steps that need adjusting
How can we help you?
Our Core Activities
Four activities… one partnership that creates change
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Training & Professional Development
Training programs that combine knowledge, practice, follow-up, and professional supervision, helping practitioners develop their skills and complete the requirements of their career paths with clarity.
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Support for Schools & Inclusion Programs
We work with school leaders and their teams to understand learners’ needs, build staff capacity, and establish inclusive practices that can be applied in the learning environment.
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Support for Families & Individuals
We listen to what your family is going through, and help you understand your child’s needs, set your priorities, and build realistic steps that respect your privacy and circumstances.
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Professional Events & Conferences
We design and organize events and conferences that bring practitioners, families, and organizations together in inspiring spaces for learning, sharing experience, and building professional relationships that open new doors for collaboration and impact.
We believe change isn’t made by one person; it begins when expertise comes together, ideas are heard, and learning becomes shared action.
Professional Presence & Documented Impact
Our expertise doesn’t stay inside the training room… we share it wherever it can make a difference
Visible expertise, lasting impact
Interviews & Conversations
Media Interviews & Recorded Conversations
Media appearances and conversations with experts on education, behavior, and mental health, in clear language that speaks to families and the community.
Community Impact
Dr. Mayada Elsabah Honored for Excellence in Social Responsibility
International participation and recognition of Dr. Mayada Elsabah with the Award for Excellence in Social Responsibility at the IABC Conference in Beirut
Events & Conferences
The “Changemaker” Award
Recognizing a career dedicated to using knowledge and experience to support individuals and families, and to contributing to positive change in the lives of others.
Trust is built on verifiable evidence
Dr. Mayada Elsabah holds a doctorate in child psychology, a master’s in clinical psychology, and a master’s in international education, a background that combines an understanding of child psychology, behavior, mental health, learning, and the role of the educational environment.
Specialized Professional Credentials
Dr. Mayada is a behavior analyst holding the QBA, IBA, and BCCS credentials, and in her work she adheres to the limits of her professional role, the ethics of practice, and supervision and documentation requirements.
Experience beyond the training room
She has more than ten years of experience working with families, schools, and practitioners, and has trained hundreds of teachers, caregivers, and practitioners across a wide range of cultural and field settings.
Her journey has given her experience in developing guidelines and conducting needs assessments, as well as training hundreds of teachers, social workers, parents, and caregivers in United Nations field operations and refugee camps, where she provided hands-on supervision and guidance
PsyD · QBA · IBA · BCCS Multiple professional credentials in behavior analysis. ABA4Change is an approved education and professional development provider with IBAO, QABA, and BCCS.
Stories of Our Impact
Behind every step is a story worth telling
We share some moments that reflect the impact of understanding and ongoing support, while fully protecting the privacy of children and families and never publishing any details without clear consent.
Ahmed: When the Journey Began with Understanding
Ahmed was a nine-year-old boy living in a refugee camp and facing challenges that affected his learning and daily interactions. The journey began by listening and understanding his needs, then working in small steps that involved the people around him.
The goal was never to change Ahmed, but to provide the support that would help him discover his abilities and take part with greater confidence.
Nour: A Safe Space That Brought Out What Was Within
In volunteering and art activities, Nour found a space to express herself, take part, and feel that she was an influential part of her community.
Her story reminds us that support doesn’t always start with a big solution; it can start with someone who listens, the right opportunity, and an environment that sees potential before challenges
We See Potential Before Challenges
We believe every child deserves to be understood, heard, and given the right support, and every family deserves a partner on the journey of change toward a more balanced, reassuring life
You don’t need to know all the answers before you contact us
Tell us briefly what you’re going through and the goal you’re working toward. We’ll listen and help you identify the most suitable step with clarity and respect, whether it’s with us or with another provider that fits better.