Thaddeus Edwards
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with a proven track record at Inclusive Education & Community Partnership, excelling in Applied Behavior Analysis and collaborative problem-solving. Expert in reducing challenging behaviors and fostering social skills development, significantly enhancing client progress through innovative interventions and empathetic client engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Inclusive Education & Community Partnership
08.2007 - 08.2021
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Developed rapport with clients by utilizing empathy and active listening skills, creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Collected and analyzed data on client performance, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to maximize progress towards goals.
- Promoted social skill development in group settings using targeted activities and role-playing exercises.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavioral treatment plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
Education
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Behavioral Intervention
- Positive Reinforcement
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Inclusive Education & Community Partnership
08.2007 - 08.2021
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