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Ashley Horsford

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Dedicated and insightful ABA therapist with strong background in providing evidence-based therapy services to individuals and their families for several years. Skilled in optimal implementation of treatment plans, conducting assessments, recording data and documenting progress. Passionate about advocating for client dignity, best outcomes and the patient's well-being. A collaborative teammate that will encourage growth and fun for patients as well as other professionals!

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ABA Consultant, SLP-A, RBT

Blue Stars Therapy
01.2020 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive ABA treatment by working in close collaboration with transdisciplinary team of professionals including SLP, OT, BCBA
  • Delivered ESDM model to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders from approximately 18 months to 5 years of age.
  • Supported and implemented comprehensive training program to increase client dignity, proper implementation of behavior plans, instructional techniques, and employee productivity.
  • Conducted parent education/empowerment course for parents and caregivers to facilitate collaboration and generalization of skills/techniques into their home.
  • Re-administering and updating ESDM Curriculum Checklist on a monthly basis.
  • Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare and community professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care

Lead Preschool Teacher

Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
02.2016 - 12.2019
  • Create and execute STEM centered lesson plans to foster physical, cognitive and social-emotional development for 18-20 children.
  • Trained in Conscious Discipline
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Proficient use of Teaching Strategies GOLD
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies

Behavioral Support/Assistive Technology Specialist

JUDEVINE CENTER FOR AUTISM
05.2014 - 09.2018
  • Supported children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in developing strategies for individual needs organized by parents, physicians, speech therapists, occupational therapists etc
  • Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
  • Trained in the Mandt System to professionally and appropriately assist any client in a harmful/ self- injurious situation while maintaining client dignity
  • Facilitate community sessions/trips to learn and practice behavior techniques/strategies in variety of settings
  • Use Assistive Technology devices and applications to help clients communicate their needs, wants, and emotions.
  • Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.

Office Assistant

Saint Louis University, HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Lead campus/housing tours for incoming students
  • Assist professional staff members with scheduling meetings and campus events for the department
  • Interacted with parents and students by phone, email, or in-person to provide information and solve housing questions.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.

Preschool Teacher Assistant

TOWER GROVER CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
02.2011 - 01.2012
  • Established and maintained a safe play and learning environment
  • Promoted kind and appropriate behaviors by using positive reinforcement method
  • Helped children reach milestones in personal development
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.

Education

Bachelor's - Communication Sciences & Disorders

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
2015

Skills

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Client Dignity Focused
  • Assistive Tech/ AAC Devices
  • ESDM Trained (Early Start Denver Model)
  • Parent Educator
  • People Management/Staff Training
  • Early Intervention

Certification

  • RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
  • Early Start Denver Model Trained
  • CPR/ First Aid

Timeline

ABA Consultant, SLP-A, RBT

Blue Stars Therapy
01.2020 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
02.2016 - 12.2019

Behavioral Support/Assistive Technology Specialist

JUDEVINE CENTER FOR AUTISM
05.2014 - 09.2018

Office Assistant

Saint Louis University, HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
01.2012 - 10.2013

Preschool Teacher Assistant

TOWER GROVER CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
02.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor's - Communication Sciences & Disorders

Saint Louis University

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