In the first episode of season 4, guest host Dr. Pauline T. Pablo, Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) program alumna at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI), explores the definitions of neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and neuroaffirming care, and take a deep look into the state of neurodiversity within today’s behavioral health system. Our special guests discuss the challenges neurodivergent individuals face in traditional healthcare settings, the role of integrated care in addressing these gaps, and the transformative impact of neuroaffirming practices on patient outcomes.
About the Episode Host:
Dr. Pauline T. Pablo, DBH, BCBA, IBA, CGI DBH program alumna, is a trauma-aware Board Certified Behavior Analyst, mother, wife, and healthcare advocate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. She earned her Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) degree from Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies in 2023, a degree that has equipped her with the knowledge to serve her clients with a human-centered, trauma-informed, and integrated healthcare approach. Her work as a behavior analyst focuses on providing behavioral support services to neurodiverse individuals diagnosed with various developmental disabilities. Dr. Pablo co-owns and operates Symphony Behavioral Health Inc., a neurodiversity affirming ABA company serving the southern California region. She is also the co-founder of Asian and Pacific Islander Association for Behavior Analysis (APIABA), a non-profit organization that aims to disseminate the science of ABA within the Asian and Pacific Islander population, as well as promote diversity within the field to better serve diverse populations.
About the Special Guests:
Dr. Patricia Motylewicz, MBA, MS.SpecEd, MS.ABA, DBH, BCBA, QBA, LBA, CGI DBH program alumna, is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Qualified Behavior Analyst licensed in several states nationwide. She holds three master’s degrees: an MBA, an MS in Education and Special Education, and an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis with a specialization in Autism. She is the clinical director at The Perfect Child, which provides Applied Behavior Analysis services for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. In her free time, she focuses on strength training and is a former competitive martial artist.
Dr. Cory Cannady, DBH, BCBA, LBA, CGI DBH program alumni, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Assistant Clinical Director at Elevate. He is from a small town in west Tennessee and moved to Chattanooga in 2009 to attend UTC. After earning his Bachelor's in Secondary English Education, he taught for the Hamilton County Department of Education for 5 years. While teaching, he obtained his Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from the University of Cincinnati in 2017. He obtained his Board Certification and licensure in 2019. Cory has recently completed his Doctor of Behavioral Health degree from Cummings Graduate Institute.
Dr. Valeria Parejo, DBH, BCBA, QBA, received her Doctor of Behavioral Health degree from the Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, and has a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology. She is a behavior analyst with BCBA and QBA certifications and has over 20 years of experience, working in various areas. Nowadays she teaches at Florida Institute of Technology in the approved coursework for BACB certifications, and at The Behavior Web, in the preparatory course for QABA certifications, the first course to be available in Portuguese for behavior analysts seeking international certification. She offers mentoring and supervision for professional development, and clinical and OBM consulting for clinics.
