Juan Carlos Rivera Velez is a Family Support Specialist at Maryland Wellness with over eight years of experience supporting children with behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He holds a Master's degree in School Psychology and is passionate about helping children develop essential life skills, strengthen emotional regulation, build confidence, and improve social skills.

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His approach emphasizes empathy, patience, positive reinforcement, and play-based activities to create a safe and supportive environment for children to grow. Juan Carlos also values family collaboration and believes every child deserves individualized support to reach their full potential.

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Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring new places, caring for plants, and celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage and traditions.