Shakira Diaz

At ABC I implement 1:1 therapy with children and adolescents.

• I assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
• Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
• Engaged clients in social skills groups to boost their interaction capabilities, promoting better social integration.
• Provided crisis intervention as needed, ensuring client safety and continuity of care during critical incidents using PCM and/or specific patient reactive procedures.
• Assisted with Occupational therapy services.

At Life Skills I specialized in running therapy in a naturalistic environment approach focusing on assent.

• I managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
• Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
• Led group sessions focused on social skill-building, promoting peer interaction and cooperation among clients.
• Conducted functional assessments to identify triggers and develop targeted interventions for challenging behaviors.
• Led training sessions for new technicians, enhancing team's overall skill set and quality of care.

As a Registered Behavioral Technician I,

• Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress with children on the autism spectrum.
• Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
• Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
• Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.