Kaden McAnally
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Behavior Technician with a robust background at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc, specializing in ABA techniques and intervention management. Excelled in enhancing social skills and behavior management, achieving significant progress in client development. Demonstrates exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, ensuring comprehensive support and success in developmental milestones.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
Tucson, AZ
09.2021 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
Childcare Provider
Trusting Connections
Tucson, AZ
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Presidio High School
Tucson, AZ06-2008
Skills
- Behavior treatment plans
- Intervention management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Skill Development
- Behavior Management
- Social Skills Development
- Data Collection
- Communication
- ABA techniques
Certification
- RBT Certification
- BLS Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
09.2021 - Current
Childcare Provider
Trusting Connections
08.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Presidio High School
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