Who We Are

Michelle Valero is a Senior Behaviour Support Educator with ABI. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) from the University of Sydney. She joined ABI in February 2007.

In 1996, Michelle’s involvement in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) began while studying Psychology at the University of Sydney. She became one of the first ABA therapists trained by a Centre for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) consultant in Sydney.
Michelle joined CARD, Sydney from 2001 to 2007. She provided ABA services such as program supervision and one-on-one behaviour therapy as well as therapist, parent and teacher training in ABA theories and techniques for clients in Sydney and the United Arab Emirates.

In 2007, Michelle joined the ABI team to assist in implementing the Family Support Services pilot program funded by the Department of Aging and Disability Home Care (DADHC). She is now also providing ABA services for adolescent and adults with ASD through ABI’s private services. Michelle maintains an active role in the autism and ABA community by presenting to parents and professionals. She continually updates her skills and knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, workshops and supervision.

Her current role as Behaviour Support Educator with ABI allows Michelle to cultivate her special interest in training parents and professionals, including children with ASD into mainstream education, as well as providing affordable, effective services for families with children with ASD. Click here to contact us.