15/09/2026
ADABA First Cohort Celebration | Advancing ABA & Evidence-Based Child Care in Pakistan*
The First Cohort Celebration of the *Advanced Diploma in Applied Behavior Analysis (ADABA)* was successfully held on *12 September 2026* at the *Riphah Institute of Clinical & Professional Psychology (RICPP), Riphah International University.*
β¨ A Vision for ABA in Pakistan
This milestone reflects the vision, leadership, and dedicated efforts of *Dr. Arooj Arshad, HoD RICPP,* in establishing and strengthening professional training in *Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at Riphah.* Her leadership continues to *support evidence-based practice, professional capacity building, and improved child and behavioral health services in Pakistan.*
π Our First ADABA Cohort*
The inaugural cohort brought together *experienced professionals from psychology, special education, ABA, speech and language, learning support, and education*:
πΉ *Dr. Ifra Sohail* β Principal, Government Training College for Teachers of the Deaf, Gulberg II, Lahore | 20 yearsβ experience in special education & teacher training
πΉ *Mehwish Wakeel* β Child & Educational Psychologist, Government Special Education Centre, Nishter Town, Lahore | 18 yearsβ experience
πΉ *Tania Farrukh* β Learning Support Assistant & Behavior Therapist, Kings School, Dubai
πΉ *Aisha Rasool* β Clinical Psychologist, Lahore | 11 yearsβ experience
πΉ *Komel Farooq*β Principal, PAF School for Persons with Special Needs | Serving since 2014
πΉ *Sehrish Saeed* β Child Psychologist, Mukhtar A. Sheikh Memorial Welfare Hospital, Multan
πΉ *Mamoona Khan* β Senior Special Education Teacher, Government Special Education Centre, Ravi Town, Lahore | Serving since 2014
πΉ *Faiza* β Speech & Language Pathologist & Special Educator | Professional experience in Malaysia
πΉ *Jaweria* β ABA Therapist, Faisalabad
π *Riphah Faculty | Learning & Leading Together*
The cohort also included Riphah faculty members, reflecting a strong commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in clinical and teaching practice:
β¨ *Zarrin Atif* β Psychology Lecturer & Clinical Psychologist, Riphah International University / Riphah Medical Center