Staff Spotlight: Michael Quan | Therapeutic Pathways

This month we’re proud to introduce Michael Quan, a Clinical Assistant at the East Bay Kendall Center. A passionate seven-year veteran of Therapeutic Pathways, Michael has dedicated himself to improving lives since he was hired as a Behavior Technician in 2014.

Michael quickly ascended the ranks at Therapeutic Pathways, excelling as a BT, then as Staff Development Assistant, a position he held for two years before being promoted to Program Assistant.

Of his promotions, Michael says he’s grown in so many ways thanks to the training and mentorship he’s received from like-minded professionals who truly care about the kids they work with. “We’ve tried to foster a great [company] culture and it’s something I’ve personally tried to cultivate and maintain ever since being an SDA,” Michael said.

We were fortunate enough to ask Michael some questions about his professional experiences and what he enjoys most about working at Therapeutic Pathways.

What motivates you to wake up and go to work?

I’m motivated by helping my coworkers and the clients I serve, as well as seeing the changes the kiddos make daily. Lately, there have been some days where it’s harder just because of how impacted scheduling is, but I still try and make sure I’m here every day because even if just one Clinical is out, it strains the team since we are the ones doing the majority of duties and being in the chair every day, especially in the afternoons.

What is your favorite thing about working at Therapeutic Pathways?

I really enjoy working and seeing the people I work with every day which I think speaks to the great culture at the East Bay site. I enjoy working with the clients as well and seeing the changes that we do every day.

How do you define success?

I think success means achieving or completing a common goal shared by multiple people or achieving or completing a personal goal. I think a great part of this job is we have so many successes every day, and remembering there’s success in even the smaller things.

Thank You, Michael

Michael, thank you for the early mornings, late nights, and extra effort you’ve put into your position at Therapeutic Pathways. From your first days as an RBT to your current role as BCaBA, we’re grateful for your commitment and energy.

To our readers: Stay tuned for next month’s Employee Spotlight!

Readiness

Your answers indicate that your child may be best treated in the Readiness program. This individualized, evidence-based program teaches young children skills they need to accelerate their learning and gain independence. Using imitation and naturalistic learning techniques, your child will develop useful skills in the areas of speech and language, cognition, and self-awareness. A program for children ages 0-3. *This is a suggestion based on the answers you submitted. Please contact Therapeutic Pathways at (209) 422-3280 to discuss which program would best suit your child.

Foundations

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Breakthroughs

Your answers indicate that your child may be best treated in the Breakthroughs program. Specifically designed for children who have limited hours due to school schedules, this program removes life barriers by developing communication, social, and self-help skills. We teach your child to engage in appropriate behaviors, helping them interact with peers and develop relationships. A program for children ages 8-11.

Interactions

Your answers indicate that your child may be best treated in the Interactions program. Through guided social skills groups twice a week, this program helps improve social functioning in children ages 5 to 16. Parent or caregiver participation is crucial to this program; our certified staff provides training for successful participation.

Independence

Your answers indicate that your child may be best suited for the Independence program. Geared toward older children, this program includes more in-depth skills that will help your child function independently. Taught skills include functional communication, self-management, and financial literacy. A program for individuals ages 12-25. *This is a suggestion based on the answers you submitted. Please contact Therapeutic Pathways at (209) 422-3280 to discuss which program would best suit your child.

Your Child My Be Suited to Multiple Programs

Independence

Strategies

Your answers indicate that your child may be best suited for the Strategies program. The most age-encompassing of our programs, the goal of Strategies is to reduce challenging behaviors and issues with aggression. These behaviors interfere with independence and community participation, so we work to mitigate those challenges and encourage safe, appropriate behavior for individuals of any age. *This is a suggestion based on the answers you submitted. Please contact Therapeutic Pathways at (209) 422-3280 to discuss which program would best suit your child.

Strategies

Breakthroughs and/or Interactions

Your answers indicate that your child may be best suited to the Breakthroughs or Interactions programs. These programs treat similar symptoms, so Therapeutic Pathways will need to meet with you and your child before we can place them within the appropriate program.

Specifically designed for children who have limited hours due to school schedules, Breakthroughs removes life barriers by developing communication, social, and self-help skills. We teach your child to engage in appropriate behaviors, helping them interact with peers and develop relationships.

Through guided social skills groups twice a week, Interactions helps improve social functioning in children. Parent or caregiver participation is crucial to this program; our certified staff provides training for successful participation.

*This is a suggestion based on the answers you submitted. Please contact Therapeutic Pathways at (209) 422-3280 to discuss which program would best suit your child.

Your Child My Be Suited to Multiple Programs

Breakthroughs and/or Interactions

*This is a suggestion based on the answers you submitted. Please contact Therapeutic Pathways at (209) 422-3280 to discuss which program would best suit your child.