PIECES CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
WHO WE AREPrimary Intervention and Individualized Education Clinic for Exceptional Students (PIECES Child Development Services)
Founded in January 2010 by Kathryn Mendoza, the first local Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the Philippines, PIECES Child Development Services is dedicated to providing high-quality support for children with developmental delays and challenging behaviors. Leveraging the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), PIECES develops tailored learning programs that empower individuals to thrive.
Our treatment plans are meticulously crafted, managed, and implemented by qualified healthcare professionals in the Philippines, each holding certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). This commitment ensures that our clients receive the highest standard of care and support.
Our Mission
What We Stand For
At PIECES, we are passionate about unlocking the potential of every individual we serve while catering to their unique needs. Our mission is to empower families and professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to create meaningful experiences that enhance independence and promote a fulfilling life.
Remaining true to our advocacy, we are committed to helping individuals achieve their fullest potential through evidence-based programs grounded in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), recognized as an effective and proven method in behavioral intervention.
Our Vision
PIECES envisions itself to be the leading Early Intervention provider in the Philippines…
Our vision is to be the leading service provider in the Philippines, utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with a strong emphasis on Verbal Behavior and compassionate care. We aspire to be a distinguished center for individuals with developmental delays and/or challenging behaviors while serving as a dynamic partner to their families and other professionals involved in their care. Our four guiding principles—Compassion, Collaboration, Commitment, and Competence—are the foundation of our work and define who we are at PIECES.
Kathryn Millano-Mendoza, LPT, MA Ed., BCBA
Program Director, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kathryn Millano-Mendoza completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Education, specializing in Child Study from the country’s national leading center for teacher education, the Philippine Normal University. She is a registered teacher and had finished basic and advance Applied Behavior Analysis course series at Florida Institute of Technology. She was under supervision of Sorah Stein and Cherish Twigg both Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in USA. Kathryn is the first Filipino BCBA who is based in the Philippines.
She began working in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis with children with developmental delays in 2002. She was introduced to Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior in 2007 during her training and employment in Tokyo, Japan as a behavior therapist and a learning support teacher. She founded PIECES in 2010 to provide ABA program services for children with developmental disabilities and to train competitive behavioral technicians. She previously has been a part of an educational support group for children with Autism as a Senior Consultant Instructor in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Her work experience includes working with children in a one-on-one home setting, assisting children in mainstream schools, working and supervising ABA program in a school for children with special needs, running hands-on parent and teacher training workshops and consulting on in-home ABA programs.
She also has experience being a resource speaker for seminars and community outreach programs and teaching undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Psychology, Special Education and Child Study
“Find the piece that can make your child reach his full potential”
PRC License Number: 0792048
Certification Level: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Certification Number: 1-14-15280