Afrah Ansari
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Dedicated ABA Therapist with a focus on assisting clients in behavior improvement and achieving treatment objectives. Proficient in implementing protocols for skill acquisition and behavior reduction. Experienced in autism intervention, utilizing evidence-based practices. Collaborative team player with a commitment to client safety and well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Therapist
Progressive Behaviour Therapy
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in both clinical and home settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation and promoted positive behavior change through reinforcement systems and structured interventions.
- Implemented visual supports to enhance comprehension of daily routines for nonverbal or minimally verbal clients.
- Used basic American Sign Language (ASL) signs when communicating with nonverbal or minimally verbal children
Warehouse Helper
Grosche Intl.
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted with light-duty packing and office help
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Used pallet jacks to relocate products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON04.2024
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
06.2019
Skills
- Proficient in implementing Discrete Trial Teaching, Natural Environment Teaching, Incidental Teaching
- Use of Prompting Strategies and Visual supports
- Capable of 1-1 client instruction
- Able to collect data in probe and trial-by-trial formats
Competitions
- DECA 2018 Regional & provincial competitor
- DECA 2019 Planning and development director
- DECA 2019 Regionals & Provincials competitor
- HOSA 2019 Competitor & Founding member
- KIWANIS Music Fest lead clarinettist
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer at Progressive Behaviour Therapy - May 2022 to August 2022
- Shadowed ABA therapists and observed the treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Volunteer at KidsAbility - July 2022 to August 2022
- Shadowed therapists and observed the treatment of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Engaged in recreational activities with children
- Assisted with snack time
Volunteer at Cambridge Memorial Hospital - September 2018 to January 2019
- Assisted with incoming emergency patient data collection
Volunteer at City of Cambridge Summer Camp - August 2017
- Helped run games and organized activities
- Helped to organize meals
Volunteer at Greenway Chaplin Summer Camp - August 2017
- Tasked with taking charge of large groups of children and running group activities.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Progressive Behaviour Therapy
09.2022 - Current
Warehouse Helper
Grosche Intl.
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Waterloo
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
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