Discover individualized ABA consultation service in Japan
Supporting children’s confidence, emotional growth, and everyday success.
Who We Support
Schools Seeking Consultation
Collaborating with educational institutions to implement effective, evidence-based behavioral strategies. Train and support school shadow teachers to help student build independence.
English/ Chinese-Speaking Families
Comprehensive professional consultation available in English or Chinese/ Cantonese to support your family's needs.
International Families New to Japan
Helping children adjust and find confidence during transitions to new routines and school environments.
If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, you’re welcome to reach out and ask.
Our Approach
Strength-Based ABA
Meaningful Collaboration
Practical Strategies
Rooted in evidence-based principles, our approach focuses on your child’s natural strengths to build emotional well-being and confidence through gentle, humane interactions.
We partner closely with parents and schools, providing a unified framework of support that ensures progress is consistent, calm, and integrated into every environment.
Our focus is on real-life success. We offer manageable, non-clinical strategies that fit naturally into your family’s routine, bridging the gap between support and daily life.
Why Families Choose Me
20+ Years of International Experience
Bringing extensive expertise from two decades in Hong Kong to Kobe, offering a seasoned perspective on diverse family needs.
Founder-Led Practice
Work directly with a senior ABA consultant. Every strategy is personally crafted and guided by my professional oversight and care.
Warm & Collaborative Style
I prioritize a thoughtful, non-clinical tone that fosters trust and open communication with both parents and school communities.
Focus on Confidence & Regulation
Beyond behavior, we focus on emotional well-being and self-regulation, helping children thrive authentically in their everyday lives.
Practical & Realistic Guidance
Providing evidence-based strategies that are realistic and easy for families to implement amidst their actual daily routines.
Developmental Areas We Support
Every child’s profile is unique. Here are some of the areas we can focus on together,
Social Skills
Fostering social interest, guiding them in navigating interactions, and supporting the development of meaningful relationships.
Speech & Communication
Developing the tools to express needs, share ideas, and understand others in everyday situations.
Play Skills
Strengthening engagement and imagination through functional and social play—the heart of early learning.
Cognitive Development
Strengthening attention, memory, reasoning, and thinking skills to support more confident learning.
Self-Help Skills
Encouraging independence in daily routines to foster a better sense of accomplishment.
Building the physical coordination and milestones needed to move confidently and explore the environment.
Learning-to-Learn Skills
Developing the skills that help children become independent learners, including focus, resilience, self-monitoring, and strategic thinking
Behavioral Support
Positive guidance to navigate big emotions and learn functional ways to communicate feelings.
Voices of Progress
“Tinny and her team are experienced, dedicated, full of love for and curiosity about each child under their care. Within months, we could see that the training was enhancing Lukas' learning and growth at school and at home. ”
"Building Blocks have exceeded our expectations with their knowledge, professionalism and skills in interacting with our child. We have been so pleased with the progress our child has made in such a short time frame. They have showcased their effort in helping my son to improve his speech. While no one else picked up that he may have tongue tie over the last three years, they did!"
parent of Lukas, a student from our hong kong office
parent of Van, a student from our hong kong office