About Pacific ABA Academy
Empowering Children. Supporting Families. Reaching for the Stars.
At Pacific ABA Academy, our mission is to provide families of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with the highest quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs. Established in 2008, our provincially recognized clinical practice has helped hundreds of children and families navigate the complexities of autism.
Our Philosophy
We believe that every child is unique and capable of achieving a high quality of life. Through individualized, 1:1 intensive ABA treatment, behaviour reduction strategies, and group-based therapies for children ages 2–18, we equip our clients with the critical language, social, cognitive, and academic skills they need to achieve independence.
We understand the importance of receiving care in your native language. To better serve the South Asian community, we provide therapists who speak Punjabi and Hindi, allowing us to work one-on-one with your child while effectively training families in their native tongue.
Meet Our Clinical Director & CEO
Dr. Ramen Saggu
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP)
Dr. Ramen Saggu is a leading voice in autism treatment and advocacy in British Columbia. With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the field, she has been a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) since 2006 and is widely recognized as one of the most respected and talented South Asian behaviour consultants in the province.
As the founder and CEO of Pacific ABA Academy, Dr. Saggu's clinical approach is deeply family-centered, focusing not just on the child, but on equipping the entire family unit with the tools to cope, adapt, and thrive.
Global Expertise & Clinical Background
Dr. Saggu's extensive expertise has been shaped by her work at some of the world's most prestigious autism and developmental centers:
The Treehouse School for Autism (London, England)
The University of Washington Autism Center (Seattle, Washington)
The St. Amant Center (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Community Leadership & Advocacy
Dr. Saggu and her husband, Bobby, are passionate advocates dedicated to shifting the mainstream stigma surrounding autism—encouraging society to view autism as an "ability" rather than a "disability."
Created alongside a panel of parents and professionals to help families fund home-based ABA programs.
Established to recognize the unique talents of children affected by autism. Officially recognized in the BC Legislature in May 2014.
Leads a medical experts panel to provide free training, workshops (in English and Punjabi), and affordable counselling to families affected by ASD.
Media Presence & Awards
A sought-after expert in the media, Dr. Saggu actively works to raise awareness and advocate for parents and children.
- Resident Autism Specialist on REDFM
- Featured Expert on Joy TV, OMNI News
- Women in Focus (2011)
- Canadian Rang
- The Times of Canada (2015)
- South Asian Health Magazine (2015)
2012 Shakti Award
Prestigious award for her tireless work in the autism community.
2014 Surrey Leader Community Award
Honorable mention for her contributions to the autism community.
A Personal Commitment
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Saggu's main focus is her family. She is a devoted mother to three young boys and credits her supportive husband, Bobby, as the driving force behind her success. Encouraged by her parents, Ranjit and Balvinder Panesar, and her extended family, Dr. Saggu continues to follow her dreams—ensuring that every child she works with has the opportunity to reach for the stars.