Sarah Schrimscher

Along with being a Registered behavior technician my other position was being a practicum student.

As a behavior technician:

• Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
• Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.

As a practicum student:

• Create, developed and ran circle time. Helped create projects and themes and to focus on clients skills and how to grow them in a group setting.
• Trained many technicians and assisted with redeveloping the training program.
• Created a ABA ethic code powerpoint for extra materials for other staff members.
• Assisted with initial and annual assessments. Then created the initial treatment plan, write the observation, and create goals.
• Implemented opportunities for naturalistic opportunities among clients.
• Ran and continued to help develop social groups that consisted of school ready skills.
• Encouraged and assisted with staff members seeking being a registered behavior technician.

• Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
• Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
• Assisted with several initial and annual assessment and writing future goals that relate to the assessment.
• Trained many staff members on naturalistic interventions.
• Created and developed games groups to help grow clients in their social skills.
• Developed documents for staff members interested in furthering their education in the ABA field.
• Create relevant programs that includes writing the goals, implementing and teaching technicians the program. Then recorded IOA data and adjusted the program when needed.
• Created a behavior intervention plan with the assistance of a BCBA.

• Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
• Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
• Trained multiple staff members and helped new technicians become registered behavior technician.

• Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
• Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
• Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
• Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
• Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.