Tamil Thendral’s journey in supporting children and families is rooted in a strong foundation in social work and behavioral science. Her experience across both fields has shaped a holistic approach to understanding children, not only their behaviors and developmental needs, but also the emotional, social, and family environments that influence their everyday lives.

Through her work in behavior analysis, she has supported children and families across a range of settings and has witnessed that meaningful progress is often found in the smallest moments. It may be a child learning a new skill, successfully navigating a transition, finding a way to communicate their needs, or a family gaining greater confidence in supporting their child. Each of these moments represents an important step forward.

These experiences led to the creation of Thuligal Behavior Services, a practice founded on individualized care, evidence-based behavioral support, and genuine collaboration with families. At Thuligal, we believe that every child has unique strengths, abilities, and potential. Support should therefore begin with understanding who the child is, meeting them where they are, and creating meaningful pathways toward where they can go.

What makes our approach distinctive is the integration of behavioral science with a social-work perspective. Rather than looking at behavior in isolation, we consider the whole picture the child, their family, their environment, their relationships, and the broader circumstances that shape their experiences.

At Thuligal, our goal is not simply to change behavior. It is to help children develop meaningful skills, participate more independently in everyday life, strengthen communication and relationships, and help families feel informed, empowered, and supported along the way.