Preetha Suresh
Behavior Therapist(ABA)
Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Accomplished Behavior Therapist and Director at Sai Mithra Child Development Center, expert in Individualized Treatment Planning and fostering trust with clients for successful behavioral change. Demonstrated success in designing effective interventions and increasing parent involvement, leveraging skills in Functional Behavior Assessment and crisis management. Working one-on-one in homes, schools and community to provide high-quality behavioral services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Successfully reduced problem behaviors and increased functional replacement behaviors. Committed to enhancing autonomy and quality of life among individuals and families thorough proven treatment methods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Therapist/Director
Sai Mithra Child Development Center
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted assessments for over 80 children to establish baseline data and measure client progress over time.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Created and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems. Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments using objective measures, ensuring continued progress and goal achievement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care and support.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques, effectively deescalating challenging situations while maintaining safety.
- Increased parent involvement in therapy sessions, fostering supportive home environment.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Mentored new therapists, sharing expertise and guidance for successful integration.
- Promoted generalization of skills across various settings by collaborating with school staff and community members involved in client's life
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accurate reporting to supervisors and insurance providers.
- Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
Behavior Therapist
Sankalp , Silver N Spring Schools
Chennai
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Briefed family members on client condition, furnished community resources and recommended strategies to implement at home to promote consistency.
- Promoted generalization of skills across various settings by collaborating with school staff and community members.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accurate reporting to supervisors and insurance providers.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform adjustments to treatment plans, maximizing client outcomes.
- Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
M.Sc.
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
BCaBA - Applied Behavior Analysis
Board Analyst Certification Board
CO,USA 04.2001 -
Skills
Individualized Treatment Planning
Self-Management Support
Feeding intervention strategies
Verbal Behavior Approach
Behavioral Skills Training
Toilet Training Techniques
Crisis intervention strategies
Discrete Trial Training
Functional Behavior Assessment
Individualized Treatment Planning
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Sankalp , Silver N Spring Schools
04.2021 - 03.2023
Behavior Therapist/Director
Sai Mithra Child Development Center
01.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Psychology
M.Sc.
04.2001 -
BCaBA - Applied Behavior Analysis
Board Analyst Certification Board
04.2001 -
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