The Shield Institute
Leigh O'Malley is an accomplished educational and behavioral consultant with extensive experience in special education and applied behavior analysis. Currently serving as Principal at The Shield Institute since June 2018, O'Malley previously held roles as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Special Education Evaluator, providing essential evaluations and individualized educational plans for children with developmental delays and autism. O'Malley has a proven track record of enhancing educational practices, supervising teams, and leading the development of individualized programs while maintaining best practices in applied behavior analysis. With a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) focused on Interdisciplinary Educational Studies and multiple advanced certificates, O'Malley combines academic rigor with practical experience to deliver effective educational solutions across Long Island and the New York City metropolitan area.
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The Shield Institute
By working with families and communities, we help enable children and adults with developmental challenges to lead full, meaningful lives that include a chance to work and contribute. Everyone has valuable talents and abilities. And everyone matters. We seek to transform the way communities and societies understand, relate to, and support citizens with developmental disabilities. By honoring diversity in values, heritages, abilities, and interests, we help to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else