Milena Kako, M.ADS., R.B.A. (Ont), BCBA
Lead Mental Health Services
Milena is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ontario) and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) since 2005. She holds a Masters Degree in Applied Disability Studies with a concentration in ABA from Brock University as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Psychology from the University of Toronto.
Milena has been supporting children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders to help them achieve meaningful change. She has provided clinical supervision for clients receiving comprehensive and focused ABA services both in clinic and home settings. She previously held a position at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) supporting adolescents and adults with a dual diagnosis (Developmental Disability [i.e. ASD, Intellectual Disability] and a concurrent mental health diagnosis). She currently provides services incorporating evidence-based behavioural therapies based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTr). The focus of supports is on teaching skills and addressing barriers to successful daily experiences, including anxiety, emotion dysregulation, motivation difficulties, and challenges with flexibility. She is trained and experienced in providing evidence-based interventions to address executive functioning challenges in children, adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Milena has held a position as a part-time professor within the Honours Bachelor of Behaviour Analysis program in the School of Health and Wellness at George Brown College. In addition, she is a member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA), the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA), and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). She was Board Secretary of ONTABA and Conference Co-chair for 2017 and 2018. She was a member of the ONTABA Education Task Force and was a subcommittee member of the ONTABA Scientific Expert Taskforce for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (OSETT-ASD). She has co-authored a book chapter on the application of ABA principles in supporting individuals with Angelman Syndrome as well as journal articles on self-injurious behaviours and pain, and interprofessional collaboration.