“Partnering With Families to Build Meaningful, Lasting Progress”
Ms. Patricia Abanilla
Senior ABA Therapist
Ms. Patricia Abanilla is an International Behavior Analyst (IBA) and Qualified Autism Services Practitioner–Supervisor (QASP-S) with over a decade of experience supporting children and families across Dubai and the Philippines. With a strong foundation in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Special Education, she brings a balanced approach that combines clinical precision with compassionate, family-centered care. At SHINE Child Development Center, Patricia is known for designing personalized, evidence-based programs that promote functional skills, independence, and long-term developmental success.
- Experience: 10+ Years
- Email: patricia.abanilla@shinecdc.ae
Personal Experience:
Patricia’s professional journey is rooted in her commitment to creating meaningful outcomes for children through collaboration and consistency. Over the years, she has worked closely with families, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that intervention strategies are practical, cohesive, and sustainable across home, school, and therapy environments.
Her approach emphasizes skill mastery, positive behavior support, and gradual independence, allowing children to progress at a pace that respects their individuality. With a strong belief in teamwork and caregiver involvement, Patricia ensures families feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout their child’s developmental journey. At SHINE CDC, she continues to guide children toward confident, functional participation in daily life through high-quality, ethical, and compassionate care.
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Family Partnership: Working closely with caregivers to ensure alignment, trust, and consistency across environments.
Clinical Judgment: Applying experience and evidence-based reasoning to guide effective intervention decisions.
Collaborative Leadership: Supporting therapists and teams to deliver cohesive, child-focused care.
Ethical Responsibility: Maintaining high professional standards with child-first decision making.