Consultant for Health Care Programs for Children with Autism and Behavioral Disorders
Raseel Association
Total years of experience :3 years, 0 Months
Accomplishment:
• Providing impactful workshops and consultations to teachers, therapists, families, and individuals affected by Autism (ASD) is vital for building a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Highly appreciated for working in a variety of environments including home-based and Centre-based programs for children with autism.
• Offering a continuum of services for children representing autism in varying degrees based on their individual needs in academia and social development.
• Qualified Behavior Analyst (QABA Board) with extensive experience in providing hands-on therapy for children with ASD, conducting functional behavior assessment and developing intervention plans for challenging behaviors and skill acquisition, add training for parents on how they can manage the behaviors of their children in natural environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conducted assessment to identify the individual needs of children with autism, to determine their specific strengths and weaknesses.
• Designed tailored programs, modified these at regular intervals and determined goals based on the student’s evolving needs.
• Designed and implemented personalized intervention plans for children with autism and behavioral disorders, periodically evaluating these plans to check progress, resulting in measurable improvements in their social and academic skills.
• Reviewed, restructured, and innovated thematic processes/ methodologies, adapting specialized teaching techniques, ensuring methods of teaching are benefiting students.
• Provided extensive support, guidance, and training to families, caregivers, and professionals, empowering them with effective strategies to support the holistic development of children with autism.
• Collaborated with schools, educational institutions, and community organizations to advocate for the inclusion and support of children with autism, fostering strong partnerships and enhancing their overall quality of life and inclusion.
• Published research papers on various aspects of autism spectrum disorders, contributing significantly to the academic discourse and best practices in the field.
Key Areas of Expertise:
• Tailored Intervention Planning
• Support and Training Provision
• Collaboration with Schools and Stakeholders
• Continuous Evaluation and Adjustment
• Special Education Expertise
Behavior Analysis:
• Developed a comprehensive assessment process, beginning with conducting direct and indirect assessments, including functional assessments, to understand the root causes of challenging behaviors to target specific behaviors effectively
• Development and monitoring of individualized treatment plans based on the gathered data, introduced continuous monitoring and evaluation of progress to achieve desired results.
• Provided supervision of clinicians/technicians/caregivers to ensure that interventions are carried out correctly and that progress is being appropriately documented and tracked.
Research Skills:
• Planning and execution of experiments and surveys related to autism spectrum disorders.
• Designing and managing research projects using quantitative and qualitative methods and experimental design
• Data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research results.
Work Experience:
• Providing support and guidance to autistic children and their families.
• Assessing individual needs and designing tailored intervention plans.
• Offering ongoing training and support to families, caregivers, and professionals.
• Collaboration with school staff and other professionals to ensure holistic support for children with autism.