Sherry is the Head of Learning at Dystinct Learners. With a Master’s degree in Psychology from the USW - UK, a Dyslexia Specialist status with the BDA - UK, and certification as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Sherry brings over 9 years ...

Mariam is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo and her Master's degree in Psychology from Arizona State University. After some time, she was awarded her BCBA ce...

Nardeen Massoud is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and is the founder and clinical director of ACE Behavior Center, providing services to children and adolescents from 2-18 years.Nardeen studied abroad and received her Master’...

Dr. Gregory Hanley has been applying the principles of learning to improve socially important behaviors of children and adults with and without disabilities for 35 years. Dr. Hanley is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Div. 25...

Dr. Sally Farouk works in various NGOs across Assiut and has significant experience in the special education sector. She takes us through who exactly qualifies for special education in Egypt, what the process for application entails, and the qu...

Nour Howaidak graduated from the University of Wales with an Honors Degree. Nour is holding a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Nour started off her career with children as a Nursery...

Aya is a board-certified behavior analyst with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of individuals. Earned her master's in ABA from Penn State University. Aya's professional journey has unfolded in Pennsylvania, She worked with a...

Mariam joins the PBS Podcast once again to discuss the principles and benefits of ABA, as well as to correct common misconceptions. Mariam is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American U...

Dr. Ramy Nasser Gamal acquired his Masters degree in Paediatrics from Cairo University, and is a member of the General Medical Council in the UK. He is also a Paediatrics Assistant Lecturer at New Giza University. His services are provided at P...

Menna Mahrous walks us through the importance of early detection and intervention for infants and toddlers exhibiting characteristics and traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She also sheds light on the provider-to-parent working relations...

Miryam holds an MSc in psychoanalytic developmental psychology from University College London, UK and a bachelor degree in psychology from the American University in Cairo. She is a child & adolescent psychologist at Up Therapy. Miryam rece...

Layan graduated in 2009 from Jordan University's Faculty of Rehabilitation. She was then awarded her Master's in Psychology with a thesis titled "The effect of sensory integration on children with ADHD." Layan also holds a Diploma in Education ...

In this episode, Dr. Lina Slim (Ph.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP) discusses the core competencies of successful interprofessional collaborative practice.  By outlining the scopes of practice for Speech and Language Pathologists as well as Behaviour ...

Dr. Doaa Kamal Morsy graduated from Kuwait University with a B.Ch. degree in Medicine and Surgery. She received a Master’s of Science in clinical nutrition from the University of Texas. She is certified in the pre- and post-operative management...

In this episode, Sara defines what inclusion looks like, highlights the necessary steps for a transition from mainstream to inclusive schooling, and sheds light on how we should approach labelling. Sara also touches on bullying and how we can d...

Farida is a Clinical Psychologist specialized in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, as well as in Psychosis and Affective Mood Disorders (Bipolar disorder & Major Depression) for young adults & adults at The Behman Therapy Center. She ...

Norehan Aly (PsyD Candidate)  is an American-Egyptian Counseling Psychologist and International Affiliate of the American Psychological Association. She is also a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist and specialises in providing ...

In the third episode of PBS The Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Laila Anwar, founder of Fun Yard Nursery in Cairo. Dr. Laila discusses her views on what an inclusive nursery looks like, how Fun Yard began, challenges that she and her team have fa...

In this episode on the diagnostic criteria and basics of autism, Mariam takes us through the main diagnostic markers of autism, corrects misconceptions, and clarifies any ambiguities associated with autism spectrum disorder. 

In this episode, Nagwa discusses sensory-motor systems and their effect on other areas of development, the adjustments and accommodations that can be made based on a child's individual differences, and how sensory-motor differences affect child...