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Founder & Lead Consultant BCBA, IBA
Solas Language DevelopmentFounder & Lead Consultant BCBA, IBA
Jan. 2025Dubai, United Arab EmiratesProviding BCBA supervision, consultation and training in effective analysis and implementation of procedures to develop language skills amongst children with autism, other developmental diagnoses and speech delays. I work closely with families to develop learning programs that not only increase a child's use of language in a functional way, but are considerate of family preferences and learner willingness to participate in therapy.
Supervisor
The Carbone Clinic - DubaiSupervisor
Sep. 2022 - Jan. 2025Dubai, United Arab EmiratesStaff Training - Initial training in the principles of behavior analysis and the implementation of individualized teaching procedures and problem behavior reduction with clients - Continuous competency assessment of therapists implementing individualized treatment plans and behavior reduction procedures and delivery of feedback and training plans for therapists in order to improve therapy outcomes - Conducting intensive training workshops with therapists on the implementation of specific programs and protocols. - Facilitation of discussion groups surrounding relevant research articles in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, encouraging therapists to utilize existing research and evidence based practice in day to day practice. Client Work - Initial and continuous assessment of skills through individually selected assessment tools, e.g., the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills Revised (ABLLS-R) and Essential for Living (EFL) assessment. - Continuous review and analysis of client data - Preparation and presentation of client progress through progress reports. - Collaboration with parents and school professionals to inform the selection of appropriate learner goals. - Developing the quality of clients vocal production through continuous and thorough analysis of vocalizations and the implementation of vocal shaping and differential reinforcement. - Determining the function of problem behavior through continuous ABC analysis and other FBA methods (e.g., interview and direct observation) and programming effective, individualized behavior reduction procedures as a result.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Department of Education — IrelandBoard Certified Behavior Analyst
Aug. 2021 - Aug. 2022Role as BCBA supervising home programmes involved: -Conducting functional behaviour assessments to determine the function of behaviours of concern, identifying an appropriate replacement behaviour and writing and supervising the implementation of a subsequent behaviour intervention plan(s). -Conducting skills assessments with a view to creating an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for the client (e.g., goals, objectives, and interventions) predominantly using the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program and Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (and reassessing to measure progress every 6 months). -Monitoring client progression through continuous graphing and data analysis -Scripting and conducting parent, teacher and staff training in relevant programmes and behaviour intervention strategies -Creating ongoing data collection systems that establish a baseline and provide basis for measuring programme efficacy for all client’s -Analysing data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming -Consulting and collaborating with families, schools, preschools, medical professionals, and other therapeutic disciplines -Meeting with families, teachers and other professionals to discuss the child’s treatment and progress and recommend ways to address behavioural issues -Continuous and stringent adherence to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behaviour Analysts
ABA Staff Trainer
Jonix Educational ServicesABA Staff Trainer
Sep. 2018 - May. 2019Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Behaviour Therapist
Department of Education — IrelandBehaviour Therapist
May. 2017 - Oct. 2021
ABA Tutor
Jonix Educational ServicesABA Tutor
Sep. 2016 - May. 2018Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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