We are founded by GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED EXPERTS
The founders of Autism Partnership are current world-renowned authorities in the treatment of autism. Their quality standards and high expectations are aspirations of all fellow practitioners. Having contributed significantly to seminal works including books, research publications, and scientific conferences since the 1970s, they also provide consultations to school districts and families worldwide.
Dr. Ronald Leaf is a licensed psychologist who has over forty years of experience in the field of autism. Dr. Leaf began his career working with Professor Ivar Lovaas, while receiving his undergraduate degree at UCLA. Subsequently, he received his doctorate under the direction of Prof. Lovaas. During his years at UCLA, he served as Clinic Supervisor, Research Psychologist, Lecturer and Interim Director of the Young Autism Project. He was extensively involved in several research investigations, contributed to “The Me Book”, and is a co-author of “The Me Book” Videotapes, a series of instructional tapes for teaching autistic children. Dr. Leaf has consulted to families, schools, day programs and residential facilities on a national and international basis. Dr. Leaf is also the Executive Director of Behavior Therapy and Learning Centre, a mental health agency that consults with parents, care-providers and school personnel. Dr. leaf is co-author of ”A Work In Progress”, “Time for School”, “It Has to Be Said”, “Crafting Connections” and “A Work In Progress Companion Series”.
John McEachin is a licensed psychologist who has been providing behavioral intervention to children with autism as well as adolescents and adults with a wide range of developmental disabilities for more than forty years. He received his graduate training under Professor Ivar Lovaas at UCLA on the Young Autism Project. During his 11 years at UCLA, Dr. McEachin served in various roles including Clinic Supervisor, Research and Teaching Assistant, and Acting Director. His research has included the long-term follow-up study of young autistic children who received intensive behavioral treatment, which was published in 1993.
In 1994 he joined with Ron Leaf in forming Autism Partnership, which they co-direct. In 1999 they published A Work in Progress, a widely used behavioral treatment manual and curriculum for children with autism. Dr. McEachin has lectured throughout the world and co-authored numerous books and research articles. He consults regularly to families, agencies, and school districts, assisting in the development of treatment programs and providing training to parents, group home staff, and classroom personnel.
Mr. Toby Mountjoy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and holds a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis. With over 25 years of experience working with individuals with ASD, he has been extensively trained by Dr. Ronald Leaf, Dr. Mitchell Taubman and Dr. John McEachin. Besides overseeing the Autism Partnership operation in Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Kuwait and Beijing, with over 500 staff, including psychologists, consultants and therapists, he has also provided consultations to school districts, agencies, and families worldwide. Mr. Mountjoy has also contributed chapters to publications such as “Sense & Nonsense” and “It’s Time for School”. In 2007, he founded the charitable Autism Partnership Foundation and AP School to offer more services for children with Autism.
Our team of consultants are comprised of doctorate and master degree holders, clinical psychologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) with many years of experience in planning and implementing Intensive Behavioral Treatment.
An accredited certification for evaluating if a professional meets the highest standards in demonstrating proficiency in the content of a progressive approach to ABA as it relates to individuals diagnosed with ASD.
This certification program is designed for professionals with a minimum of 10,000 hours (approximately 5 years full-time) experience in ABA with concentration in autism.
BCBA stands for “Board Certified Behavior Analyst”. A board certified behavior analyst is certified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®. There are three distinctions for certified behavior analysts: BCaBA, BCBA, BCBA-D.
All certified behavior analysts have completed coursework specific to behavior analysis, completed required supervised field work experience, and passed a board exam. BCBAs are required to hold a minimum of a master’s degree in their field.
Ms. Kathleen Man holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She joined Autism Partnership in 1998 and has been extensively trained by Dr. Ronald Leaf, Dr. John McEachin, Dr. Mitch Taubman and under the guidance of Toby Mountjoy. She worked as a Clinical Supervisor, managing cases, parent support, setting up of ‘Little Learners’ a toddler preschool program and staff training at the Hong Kong Office. She has also participated in setting up and training overseas office Japan, Singapore, and Seoul.
Kathleen was also involved in the set up and registration of the first school in Hong Kong for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and took the role of Principal of Aoi Pui School when the school was registered in 2007. She was responsible for the school management, developing the school program, increasing awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the ‘Autism Partnership Method’ of ABA as well as providing professional training for over a hundred of therapists.
In 2019, she moved to London, and continues to support Aoi Pui School and Autism Partnership Foundation as a consultant in mentoring senior staff to take on leadership and supervisory roles. Kathleen is also the overseas Clinical Director of AP Manila where she is supporting the Program Coordinators and local staff.
Ms. Marian Mationg is a registered Psychometrician and holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Psychology from De La Salle University-Manila. She is currently taking up her Masters in Clinical Psychology from the same university. She has been working with Autism Partnership Manila since 2017 – teaching learners from toddlers to young adults in one-on-one and group settings. While teaching, she was trained and supervised by behavioral consultants of AP while collaborating with other therapists to maximize the progress of our students.
She currently holds the position of Senior Case Supervisor in the organization. In this role, she oversees AP Manila’s programs to ensure the effectiveness of teaching and therapy while regularly providing staff training. She also provides parent training to families and consultations with schools so that their learners may easily generalize the skills that they have been acquiring. She receives ongoing training from our Hong Kong consultant, Kathleen Man (Behavioral Consultant of AP and Clinical Director of AP Manila). Together with our consultant, she is responsible for designing highly individualized goal plans to create well-rounded programs including, but are not limited to, emotional regulation, self-help, social skills, functional academics, and pre-vocational skills for our students, while working closely with their families.
Ms. Ms. Kim Nieto holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Beda College Alabang, Philippines. She is currently enrolled in a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and Childhood Clinical Disorder at Endicott College, Massachusetts, USA. She started her teaching career in 2012 as a special education teacher catering to students in a group setting with ages ranging from 3 to 15 years old. She then joined Autism Partnership in 2017 and began working as a Program Specialist. Kim has experience in working directly with children with autism, providing intensive early behavioral intervention in one-on-one and group settings.
As a Case Supervisor, Kim provides continuous supervision and staff training, conducts workshops and training for parents, caregivers, and other professionals. She also works with children on an individual basis. Kim is working closely with therapists, parents, and consultants to ensure the provision of the best possible service for the students of Autism Partnership Manila. She receives ongoing training and development under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Consultants and Overseas Clinical Director of the Philippines, Kathleen Man.
Ms. Christiansen Domingo is a licensed Psychometrician and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Developmental Psychology from Miriam College. Since joining Autism Partnership in 2016, she has been working with toddlers and other children up to early adolescence. She has also undergone intensive training and supervision under our experienced behavioral consultants of AP.
As Program Supervisor, she plans, guides, and leads the flow of therapy for the benefit of our learners and the betterment of our staff. To further the quality of our teaching, she provides regular supervision as well as parent and caregiver training. She also directly handles ABA therapy in both one-on-one and group settings for learners of various ages. Under the guidance of AP’s Overseas Behavioral Consultant and Clinical Director, Ms. Kathleen Man, Ms. Christiansen is also responsible for developing specialized programs and procedures that are specifically tailored for each of our learners.
AP is devoted to training our staff to become a dedicated group of empathetic and compassionate clinicians who provide quality APM treatment. Our goal is to create positive, life-long changes for children with ASD and their families.
Our Therapists
Our therapists are the frontline staff and they play a key role in the success of our agency. They work with out families and children in one-on-one, group, and school settings to carry out program goals as identified by our Supervisors and Consultants.
All our therapists have at least a bachelor’s degree. Some of them have master’s degree or is a licensed teacher and psychometrician. They have gone through a minimum of 400 hours of training in the first year and receive intensive and ongoing training for about 200 hours every year thereafter by local and overseas experts in the field. Our therapists are highly skilled and experienced, and receive extensive support and training to perform their duties with passion, expertise, and confidence.
All new hires are required to complete 180 hours of pre-service orientation and training on implementing Applied Behavior Analysis with students with ASD. Training and orientation are in the form of lectures, case studies, role-play, case observations, and practical hands-on sessions closely monitored by our consultants.
Our therapists receive over 600 hours of induction training and 1:1 supervision by our supervisors and consultants in their first year on the job. Thereafter, staff continue to receive over 200 hours of supervision per year with weekly supervisions, regular clinics, and team meetings specific to the child they are working with. Weekly supervisions allow us to monitor and evaluate the quality of our services, and track progress of our students.
All therapists are required to attend monthly training sessions to further their knowledge and enhance skills. On-the-job trainings are both didactic and practical, consisting of lectures, case studies, videos, evaluations, and role-play. Our Director, Mr. Toby Mountjoy or Clinical Director, Ms. Kathleen Man oversee and provide quarterly training to all of our staff.
Our therapists are formally evaluated through supervision and review meetings with our Clinical Director on an ongoing basis. Evaluations are based on therapists’ practical skills, programming skills, work attitude, communication skills, organization skills as well as professionalism and leadership skills.
AP holds the belief that with quality ABA treatment using the Autism Partnership Method (APM), individuals with autism can reach their fullest potential and achieve the greatest degree of independence and highest quality of life possible.
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