A Mumbai-based clinic that uses evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis - a research proven intervention methodology for children and families with autism. Launching in 2021.
We firmly believe that every child has the ability to learn. It is the teacher who needs to understand the child’s learning style and modify their teaching strategy to be an effective and efficient instructor. In the famous words by Ignacio Estrada, “if a child does not learn the way we teach, we need to teach the way he learns”. This basic understanding is backed by evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis- a research proven intervention methodology for children with autism.
Building a positive rapport with the child and creating a positive and motivating learning environment.
Quickly gaining instructional control through the process of high-density reinforcement and low effort tasks.
Interspersing difficult tasks with easy ones, to increase accurate responding in the sessions.
Challenging behaviors are immediately put on extinction, thereby reducing their frequency in the future.
A mixed verbal behavior approach ensures an overall grasp of the concept being taught, thereby avoiding rote learning.
Mastered skills are immediately transferred into the natural environment to promote generalization of skills.
The Autism Clinic was founded in February 2020 by Ms. Saloni Razdan. Saloni has a Masters’ in Clinical Psychology from Mumbai University. She began working with children with special needs in 2003 and has had the opportunity to train with some of the most renowned names in the field. Her initial training was at Ummeed Child Development Center (2004-2007), Hope Center, Detroit, Michigan (2006), and Chicago Education Project, Chicago, Illinois (2007-2008). She pursued her board certification coursework from University of Massachusetts, Lowell and received her BCBA certificate in 2009. She further honed her skills in Applied Behavior Analysis using Skinners’ Analysis of Verbal Behavior at the Carbone Clinic, NY (2010-2011) under direct training and guidance from Dr. Vincent Carbone. She has worked in schools, clinics, and managed in-home ABA programs.
After being away from India for 12 years, Saloni has decided to move back to India in August 2020. Currently, she is connecting with families in India via free online consults and training webinars. She aspires to build a community of professionals and parents, who are interested in empowering themselves with cutting-edge scientific methodologies and powerful teaching tools using Applied Behavior Analysis.
Saloni has been married for 12 years and has two adorable daughters. As a family, they love traveling to new places. All four of them are big foodies and absolutely love dark chocolate!
