Katheryn (Katie) Aiken

• Enhanced client outcomes by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
• Conducted thorough functional behavior assessments to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform targeted interventions.
• Developed data-driven goals and objectives tailored to each client''s unique strengths and needs.
• Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement systems, visual supports, and environmental modifications.
• Trained direct support staff in applied behavior analysis principles, contributing to improved service delivery and consistency across team members.
• Provided ongoing supervision and feedback to registered behavior technicians, ensuring high-quality services for clients.
• Led parent training workshops, empowering families with knowledge and skills needed to support their child''s progress at home.
• Presented clinical findings at professional conferences, sharing valuable insights from practice with peers in the field of behavioral health services.
• Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families through open communication channels, empathetic listening skills, and a genuine commitment to their child''s success.
• Maintained a high level of professional ethics and adherence to industry standards through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities.

• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
• Supported clients'' academic success through implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with their individual learning needs.
• Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
• Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.

• Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
• Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
• Ensured adherence to ethical guidelines set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at all times during practice.
• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
• Enhanced client''s communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.

• I gained knowledge of ABA from Board Certified Behavior Analysts
• I was trained to become a registered behavior technician
• This job prepared me to sit for the RBT exam
• I provided ABA intervention in home-based settings that encouraged socially acceptable replacement behaviors.

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