Allison Gratz
Hinsdale,IL
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with strong background in providing evidence-based ABA services to individuals diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders and their families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for well-being of clients in addition to the continued training and education for clinical providers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
The Place for Children with Autism
10.2020 - Current
- Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for clients
- Conduct initial assessments and functional analyses to identify the function and underlying causes of challenging behaviors
- Design, implement, and oversee behavior intervention programs to address various behavioral concerns, including communication, social skills, and adaptive behaviors
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and caregivers to ensure consistent and effective implementation of behavior plans
- Provide training and supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and other staff members to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Collect and analyze data to track progress and make data-driven decisions to modify intervention strategies as needed
- Develop data-driven goals and objectives tailed to each client's unique strengths and needs.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of client progress, behavior data, and intervention outcomes using various platforms (Catalyst and CentralReach)
- Create and conduct monthly group parent training sessions
- Create and conduct monthly staff training on various ABA principles
- Complete monthly/quarterly mentor meetings with mentees to discuss clinical and personal growth
- Provide student supervision to various leveled students since 2021
- Promote positive work culture using CentralReach insights, differential reinforcement, and positive reinforcement
- Evaluated, created, and monitored individual/group goals to increase desired outcomes within staff members
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Place for Children with Autism
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Implement behavior intervention plans developed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to address the individualized needs of clients
- Provide direct one-to-one instruction and support to clients in a center-based setting
- Utilize applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques, such as discrete trial training, naturalistic teaching, and prompting procedures to teach functional skills and reduce challenging behaviors
- Collect accurate and detailed data during each session to track progress and make data-driven decisions in collaboration with the BCBA
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other team members to ensure consistency of interventions across different settings
- Maintain a safe and positive therapeutic environment, following ethical guidelines and professional standards set by the BACB.
Education
Masters of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis -
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2020
Bachelors of Science in Health Science -
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05.2017
Skills
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Functional Analyses
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Development/Implementation
- Data collection, Analysis, and Graphing
- Behavioral Skills Training
- Applied Verbal Behavior Techniques
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Skills Based Treatment
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team
- Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
- Caregiver Training
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Knowledge and Expertise
- Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (BACB)
- Natural Environment Teaching
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Individualized education programs
- Organizational Behavior Management
- Administration and management
- Staff Training
Certification
BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
#1-20-43366
Timeline
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
The Place for Children with Autism
10.2020 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Place for Children with Autism
01.2019 - 10.2020
Masters of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis -
Arizona State University
Bachelors of Science in Health Science -
California State University, Chico
BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
#1-20-43366
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