Cynthia Rivera

Coordinate Applied Behavior Analysis Services for developmentally impacted participants ranging in age 3-21 years (12-clients).

Conduct individualized skill and behavior assessments (VB-MAPP, Vineland, EFL, AFLS, BRIEF).

Develop and oversee the delivery of customized, comprehensive treatment plans.

Conduct parent coaching.

Provide ongoing training to RBTs.

Assess client progress through collected data.

Coordinate care with other professionals on the participant's clinical team (i.e., psychiatrist, school psychologist, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, primary care physicians).

• Coordinate Applied Behavior Analysis Services for developmentally impacted participants ranging in age 3-16 years (12-18 participants)
• Oversee and supervise multiple behavioral technicians providing direct feedback and reinforcement strategies
• Develop client centered treatment plans for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, including behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programming under BCBA supervision
• Coordinate care with other professionals on the participant’s clinical team (i.e., psychiatrist, school psychologist, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, primary care physicians)
• Provided feedback to behavior therapists on the implementation of behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programming
• Provide individual parent training and consultation on implementation of treatment and provide psycho-education on participant’s diagnosis
• Analyze data collected by behavioral technicians
• Ensure treatment fidelity by conducting IOA assessment on data collection
• Assist in conducting behavior assessments and devise appropriate behavior plans based on Functional Behavior Assessments, Vineland-3, VB-MAPP, and direct observations, under BCBA supervision
• Coordination with the clinical team and administration team.

• Coordinate Applied Behavior Analysis Services for developmentally impacted clients ranging in age 3-18 years (14-23 clients)
• Oversee and supervise multiple behavioral technicians providing direct feedback and reinforcement strategies
• Develop client centered treatment plans for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, including behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programming under BCBA supervision
• Coordinate care with other professionals on the client’s clinical team (i.e., psychiatrist, school psychologist, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, primary care physicians) - Provided feedback to behavior therapists on the implementation of behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programming
• Provide individual parent training and consultation on implementation of treatment and provide psycho-education on client’s diagnosis
• Analyze data collected by behavioral technicians
• Ensure treatment fidelity by conducting IOA assessment on data collection
• Development of social skills curriculum with BCBA supervision
• Assist in conducting behavior assessments and devise appropriate behavior plans based on Functional Behavior Assessments, ABAS-3, Vineland-3, VB-MAPP, and direct observations, under BCBA supervision
• Coordination with the clinical team and administration team
• Coordinate and provide supervision on weekly social skills groups in-clinic and via telehealth by communicating with families, clinical teams, and administrative teams
• Provide behavioral technicians initial ABA training in-clinic and via zoom.

• Provided In-home Applied Behavior Analysis services to 3-8 developmentally impacted clients
• Implement applied behavior analysis strategies given by the BCBA supervisor
• Improved functional skills, promoted emotional health and physical wellbeing, increased independence, and facilitated full community participation - Completed daily applicable paperwork and treatment plan goals - Worked with an interdisciplinary team to provide proper care for the client’s needs - Monitored behavioral trends through data collection and graphing to assess for treatment efficacy.

• Provided respite services to the developmentally disabled, specifically to a thirty six year-old male diagnosed with Autism
• Responsibilities included: -Actively engage with the individual receiving care while participating in preferred activities
• Aided in helping the client using coping strategies and de-escalation techniques using ABA knowledge and CPI knowledge to manage aggressive behaviors and other socially compromised behavior.