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Accountant
Sidra Akram
Sidra is an experienced consultant and auditor with over 5 years of experience working with clients in construction, retail, manufacturing, and services industries. She holds a B.com in accounting and finance and is an affiliate of ACCA. Sidra has expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and training. She is skilled in managing and supporting clients and has experience leading audit activities for large and small-scale clients. As a senior consultant at TCA, Sidra leads a team of three consultants to deliver high-quality finance functions for clients.
Assistant Clinical Director
Sean Van Scott, MA, BCBA, IBA
Sean is a specialized educator in customized education, operations management, and quality assurance. He developed an interest in working with individuals with developmental disabilities after his child was diagnosed as autistic in 2019. He pursued a master’s degree in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2022. Sean’s clinical areas of interest include verbal behavior, parent training, and organizational behavior management. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Bahrain with his family and playing music.
Behavior Technician
Frankie Cacal, RBT, IBT
Frankie is a skilled Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with 4 years of experience in working with children with developmental delay. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Education from Mariano Marcos State University and taught technical subjects to high school students in the Philippines. Prior to joining Think, he worked as a behavior therapist and shadow teacher at an inclusive Bahraini school focused on early intervention.
Senior Speech and Language Pathologist
Ghezlan Alostath
Ghezlan holds a Master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from Hampton University and a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences from Temple University. She is a certified bilingual speech-language pathologist and a member of the teaching faculty at Kuwait University. Ghezlan has worked in various clinical settings providing diagnostic and treatment services for children and adults with speech-language, communicative, cognitive and swallowing/feeding disorders. She is passionate about stuttering awareness and providing parent training and counseling. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, padel and traveling.
Assistant Operations Manager
Nabeel Hussain
Nabeel started as an Office Assistant and Driver at Think in 2016. Now, he is the Engineering and Maintenance Supervisor. With his Mechanical Engineering degree, he maintains both indoor and outdoor facilities. Nabeel’s carpentry skills have also enhanced the center. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, cycling, and raising birds.
Assistant Clinical Director
Sean, B.Sc.PT , BCaBA, IBA
Sean is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and International Behavior Analyst who is passionate about working with neurodivergent children and teenagers. After teaching for nearly 10 years, he earned his Master’s degree in Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University in 2002. Sean has clinical interests in teaching verbal behavior, social skills, self-advocacy, and independent life skills to a wide range of learners. He also enjoys training adults to be effective behavior analytic practitioners. In his free time, Sean loves spending time with his family.
Physiotherapist
Madeleine Martin
Madeleine is a part-time physiotherapist at Think in Bahrain since Nov 2016. She’s worked for 5 years in Germany with both children and adults. She specializes in orthopedic, musculoskeletal, pediatric, neuro, post-operative rehab, and Maitland mobilization. She’s trained in kinesio taping, lymphatic drainage, spinal manipulation, and medical training therapy, and Dorn therapy.
Program Supervisor
Sumitha Zachariah MSc Psychology, RBT, IBT
Sumitha holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Mahatma Gandhi University and a master’s degree in psychology from Bangalore University. Her passion for serving special kids started during her school days. Prior to joining Thinkinc, Sumitha worked as a behavior therapist at a multi-specialty medical center in Bahrain. At Think, she implements ABA programs under BCBA supervision. Her clinical interests include play, functional communication training, and reducing problematic behavior. In her free time, Sumitha enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies, and cooking.
Clinical Supervisor
Zahra Dhaif, B.A. (Languages), RBT
Upon joining Think in 2022, Zahra discovered a deep passion for supporting children with special needs and their family members. Zahra is dedicated to helping increase her clients’ quality of life. She has assisted her clients in a variety of settings, including schools and clinics. Currently, Zahra is pursuing further education in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Registered Behavior Technician
Layla Alnajjar, B.A. (English), RBT
Layla holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature, with a minor in Translation Studies. Driven by a passion for helping children, she became a Registered Behavior Technician and a certified International Behavior Therapist, dedicated to supporting those with developmental differences and behavioral challenges. Her clinical interests include language development, play and social skills, and behavior management. Witnessing positive changes in children’s and families’ lives is one of the most rewarding aspects of her job.
Speech & Language Therapist
Deema Aljabal
Deema is a NHRA licensed speech-language therapist with experience in assisting motor speech rehabilitation and leading collaborative therapy approaches in university clinics to encourage social learning in toddlers and preschoolers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing science from Arizona State University, with a focus on language development and disorders. In her free time Deema enjoys traveling, playing musical instruments, and spending time with friends and family.
Office Assistant
Dilhan Weerawran
Dilhan, our Office Assistant, has been with Think since 2014. With a background in Commerce from Sri Lanka, he is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our office. In his free time, Dilhan enjoys playing cricket.
Managing and Clinical Director
Alexandrea Wiegand, MS, MBA, BCBA, IBA
Alexandrea “Allie” is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has been working with children with varying abilities for 16 years. She earned two Master’s degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis and Business Administration from Florida Tech. Allie provides leadership to ABA, speech, and physiotherapy programs at Think, with clinical interests in skill acquisition, caregiver training, teacher and school administration professional development, and organizational behavior management. She co-founded an inclusive CrossFit Teens program. Allie is also an advisor to the International Behavior Analysis Organization, promoting ethical practices, consumer protection, and educational standards in the ABA field globally. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, food, travel, and learning about new cultures.
Registered Behavior Technician
Yas Ashoor, B.S.c (Psych. With Counseling Skills), RBT
Yas, a Counseling Psychologist and certified play therapist, has a BSc degree in Psychology. With a passion for working with children, she focuses on teaching social and life skills, bringing hope to families, and making a societal impact. Yas is also pursuing a career in ABA, holding an RBT certification. Her interests lie in play skills, social development, and problem behavior reduction. She believes in accessible treatment for every child. In her free time, Yas stays active, meditates, and indulges in reading and writing poetry.
Clinical Supervisor
Zahera Alanfooz MA(Ed.), BCBA, IBA, OBM
Zahera earned a scholarship for her Bachelor’s and Master of Arts degrees in Education from the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She joined the Think team in 2014, progressing to Lead Therapist in 2015 and Clinical Supervisor in May 2016. Zahera became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in November 2016, as the second Bahraini to achieve this certification.
Zahera also received an International Development Grant Award (SABA) in 2021 and published a book on Neurodiversity inclusion in 2024. She also received her OBM specialist certificate in 2024. Zahera attended local and international conferences as a participant and speaker and held parent training workshops.
Zahera’s clinical interests include verbal behavior, behavior management, curriculum individualization, inclusion strategies, and evidenced based teaching procedures. She has experience in clinics, parent training in homes and the community, and designing school support programs. Improving children’s and families’ lives is her passion.
