Kimberly Pincivero
Brampton,ON
Summary
Compassionate Autism Support Associate highly productive in task completion and efficient in workflow management. Possess specialized skills in behavioral intervention strategies, communication augmentation tools, and sensory integration techniques. Excel at empathy, patience, and adaptability to meet diverse needs of individuals with autism, ensuring supportive and effective assistance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Support Associate
Kerry's Place Autism Services
Brampton, ON
12.2003 - Current
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized education programs.
- Provided crisis management when needed by deescalating situations through verbal interventions or physical restraints when necessary.
- Instructed clients in daily living skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting.
- Participated in staff training sessions related to best practices for working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, and other professionals involved in the care of individuals with autism.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress including data collection and documentation of services provided.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring potential hazards within the home or community setting.
- Utilized technology such as iPads and tablets to assist in teaching life skills to those affected by ASD.
- Collaborated with parents, therapists, teachers, and other members of an interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive plan for each individual's treatment program.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviors.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals with autism.
- Created activities designed to improve social skills and self-care abilities.
- Organized recreational activities that promote physical fitness and social development among participants with autism spectrum disorder.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
Toronto, NoneSkills
- Individualized education programs
- Crisis intervention
- Data collection
- Positive reinforcement
- Communication facilitation
- Behavioral modification
- Team collaboration
- Activity planning
- Life skills instruction
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Record keeping
- Emotional support
- Safety monitoring
- Social skills development
- Community integration
- Verbal behavior approach
- Social skills training
- Social stories
- Nonverbal communication
- Picture exchange communication
- Life skills training
- Visual supports
- Teamwork
- Emergency intervention
- Written communication
- Client needs assessment
Affiliations
- passion for traveling and exploring new cultures
- spending time attending artist festivals, going to museums, exploring the city
- appreciate time with family and friends, also enjoy spending time alone to reset
- enjoy time outdoors, and going for walks
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Autism Support Associate
Kerry's Place Autism Services
12.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
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