Daniela Plascencia
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
After earning my Undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto, I continued my academic journey at Western University, where I completed my Masters in Applied Behaviour Analysis and obtained my BCBA certification in December 2023.
Being in the field since 2019, I’ve come to learn and love that working in the field is “never a dull moment!”
I look forward to learning from the learners we teach and connecting with them on a daily basis, celebrating their neurodiversity and guiding them in becoming the best they can be with their amazing strengths!
I'm on a mission to continue learning and supporting amazing learners and an incredible team.
As a dedicated Clinical Supervisor successful at managing teams, directing care and overseeing administrative functions, my interests include trauma-informed care and skills-based treatment across a variety of learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Lighthouse Learning and Development Centre
Aurora, ON
12.2021 - Current
- Conducting and devising practical functional analyses with various clients to determine function of problem behaviours
- Implementing skills-based treatment (SBT) to reduce severe problem behaviour by teaching the child functional way to communicate needs and tolerance responses
- Creating ABLLS/AFLS programming, skill acquisition and behaviour management programs
- Assist in training new employees with in- person, online sessions and with binders, behavioural protocols, SBT implementation and data collection
- Initiated the development and use of interactive programming and online assessments COVID-19, which resulted in being used for in-person sessions as well
- Conduct 1:1 sessions with clients age 2-12 diagnosed with ASD
- Conduct ABLLS assessments of current and new clients
- Facilitate learning of high school math and science with clients diagnosed with ASD
- Follow through with behavioral protocols
- Conduct NET for communication devices (Proloquo2GO) and programs
- Maintain client binders by updating data sheets, weekly graphs and programs lists for multiple clients
- Reviewing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to ensure mastery, revision criteria and behavioural plan is accurate and relevant.
Instructor Therapist
Morneau Shepell
Aurora, ON
02.2019 - Current
- Conduct 1:1 intensive behaviour therapy with clients age 3-14 diagnosed with ASD using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Collect and record data, such as discrete trials and ABC data accurately
- Conduct preference and VB-MAPP assessments.
Tutor
01.2014 - 09.2021
- Engage with elementary and secondary school students to aid them in their school work, resulting in a better understanding of topics in Math, French and English
- Teach students study skills and habits by creating activities that will fit students' learning style while motivating and enhancing their knowledge of course work.
Co-op Research Student
Centre of Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, ON
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills while conducting phone screens to determine participants' eligibility for assessment visits and carrying out the individual visits for three different studies
- Meticulous attention to detail displayed when scheduling visits, keeping call logs, databases and blood sample logs up-to-date, as well as taking minutes for weekly lab meetings
- Conducted clinical psychiatric assessments and questionnaires (M.I.N.I, Drug History Forms) to assess participants' overall mental health, impulsive decision making, while ensuring confidentiality was maintained.
Education
Master's in Professional Education -
Western University
12.2023
Bachelor's of Science in Specialist -
University of Toronto Scarborough
04.2018
Diploma -
George Brown College
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Client Progress Monitoring
- Team Training and Supervision
- Improving Client Sessions
- Developing Training Programs
- Building Rapport with Families and Clients
- Direct 1:1 and Group Therapy
- Ensuring Quality Data Collection Records
- Facilitating Sessions for Team Development
Certification
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst - December 2023
Behavioural Management Skills Certification - April 2023
Personal Details
Master's Degree, 2
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Intermediate
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Lighthouse Learning and Development Centre
12.2021 - Current
Instructor Therapist
Morneau Shepell
02.2019 - Current
Co-op Research Student
Centre of Addiction and Mental Health
01.2016 - 08.2016
Tutor
01.2014 - 09.2021
Master's in Professional Education -
Western University
Bachelor's of Science in Specialist -
University of Toronto Scarborough
Diploma -
George Brown College
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst - December 2023
Behavioural Management Skills Certification - April 2023
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