About the Author

Sumaira Khan

I’m Sumaira Khan – a Pediatric Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral (BCBA-D), and a devoted advocate for children with Autism, ADHD, and other developmental needs.

Why Families Trust Me

With over a decade of experience, I’ve worked with hundreds of families, educators, and mental health professionals to create real change. Whether it’s designing inclusive educational strategies, supporting early intervention, or coaching overwhelmed parents, I bring a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and deeply personalized approach to every interaction.

My background is multidisciplinary: from Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Mental Health Counseling.

Credentials That Matter

Psy.D. – Pediatric & Child Psychology
(Doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in children and adolescents)
MEd. – Special Education
BEd. - Education
BCBA-D – Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral - [USA]
RBT – Registered Behavior Technician - [USA]
ECE (Level 2) – Certified Early Childhood Educator) - [Canada]
ADHD_ Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students- [USA]
SEN TA (Level 3) – Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - [UK]
DIPLOMA IN AUTISM PRIVAT- [UK]
SEKT APF – Special Education Knowledge Training- [Canada]
WMHP APF – Workplace Mental Health Practitioner- [Canada]
LCSW APF– Licensed Clinical Social Worker- [Canada]
Psy.D. – Pediatric & Child Psychology (Doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in children and adolescents)

What I Believe

I believe that every child deserves access to emotional safety, quality education, and the chance to be understood—not “fixed.” I believe that parents deserve resources, not blame. And I believe educators deserve tools that work in real classrooms, not just in theory.

Beyond the Therapy Room

I’m also a writer, poet, and researcher—using creative platforms to raise awareness around neurodiversity, caregiver advocacy, and emotional well-being. Whether I’m developing behavioral strategies or writing articles to educate communities, my mission remains the same: to empower families, educators, and neurodivergent individuals to thrive.