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Mehr Singh

Oakville,ON

Summary

Service-focused ABA Therapist devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing ABA, IBI, NET, DTT and SOCIAL SKILLS strategies to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

ABA Therapist and Social Media Coordinator

Synergy Kids
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior plans and interventions.
  • Conducted 1:1 ABA sessions, 1:3 ABA social skills groups, parent coaching sessions, respite and tutoring services for neurodiverse clients.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills programs, promoting positive peer interactions among students.
  • Conducted skill assessments to identify areas for improvement and tailor instruction accordingly.
  • Assisted with parent training sessions, empowering families to support their child''s growth at home and school settings.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills groups, promoting positive peer interactions and desensitization among clients.
  • Conducted skill assessments to identify areas for improvement and tailor programs accordingly.
  • Assisted with parent training sessions, empowering families to support their child's growth at home and school settings.
  • Collected data on client's progress, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of their achievements during clinical meetings and via Jane app.
  • Collaborated with BCBA and clinician teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients using ABA/IBI and NET based interventions. Client's IEP goals were also referred to.
  • Improved client outcomes by designing and implementing customized behavior intervention/ reduction plans under a BCBA.
  • Supported specialized diets for clients with specific medical conditions or restrictions including G-tube (Gastrostomy Tube) feeds.
  • Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
  • Reduced/ blocked self injurious behaviors by clients using full restraints and two arm restraints while taking ABC data, duration data and frequency data of the behavior.
  • Enhanced online engagement with the creation of compelling content for various platforms (Instagram and facebook) using Canva and meta.
  • Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging, tone, and visual elements across all posts.
  • Streamlined social media management by utilizing scheduling tools and analytics software for optimal posting times.
  • Expanded audience reach by identifying and connecting with key influencers in the industry.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns via social media channels.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement in future posts.
  • Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.

ABA Behavior Therapist

Endless Abilities (Feb2023- May2023) ,Exceptional Minds (May2023-Sep2023)
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate antecedent-behavior-consequence data collection, graphs (cumulative) and anecdotal notes
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis, and taught using errorless and error correction teaching methods using least intrusive prompt styles
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments (ABLLS and AFLS), functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs
  • Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each client.
  • Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes (in home ABA) without direct supervision
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Acquired skills to deal with aggressive SIB (Self injurious behaviors), control based, attention based, sensory based, access to tangible based behaviors
  • Dealt with various non atypical behaviors in variety of settings
  • Engaged children in interactive and meaningful play during downtime
  • Deployed both antecedent and consequence strategies with patients
  • Implemented skill-building programming and maintenance strategies as prescribed by treatment team
  • Contributed knowledge and abilities toward success of parent team meetings, therapist meetings and patient assessments
  • Contrived opportunities to teach in natural environments for more successful therapy sessions
  • Managed client-specific behavior reduction strategies in line with behavior intervention plan
  • Helped patients develop self-help skills for daily living
  • Maintained daily data collection with updated graphs and data sheets both online and on paper.
  • Used shaping and chaining procedures, discrete trial training and incidence teaching during therapy.

ABA Therapist- Training

Turning Point- Children's therapy and Development Centre
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and informed the lead therapist
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and functioning of upper extremities
  • Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements
  • Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns
  • Identified concerns, research methodologies and optimal experimental designs to collect desired information.

Research assistant

BAC LAB
04.2022 - Current
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
  • Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into psychology
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection
  • Experience in using virtual platform software like Zoom, OneDrive, and MS Teams
  • Experience in using web applications for conducting online surveys and questionnaire
  • Conducted individual Clinical interviews, informed them of study surveys, and other tasks
  • Trained to conduct Timeline follow back interviews independently
  • Attended seminars to improve overall knowledge and understanding of the research in the lab
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to present in the weekly lab meetings
  • Cataloged data and research into excel databases
  • Organized participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests
  • Demonstrated strong written skills to generate original correspondence and reports
  • Assisted faculty members with research assignments on lab projects
  • Created presentation slides and posters to help researchers present findings
  • Refined data collection protocols to increase precision and accuracy of test results
  • Prepared graphs and spreadsheets to portray experimental results
  • Checked facts and proofread and edited research documents to verify accuracy.

Research Assistant

DESROCHER LAB
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed effective skills in writing and communication as result of working independently in deadline-oriented setting
  • Assisted faculty members with literature reviews on their clinical neurodevelopmental projects
  • Trained to learn and understand the HPRC Protocol
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications for graduate students
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Research Assistant

Tulip Lab
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
  • Used statistical methods to summarize the results of independent studies
  • Conducted meta-analysis to estimate the effects of a given intervention
  • Involved in statistical extraction of data from various studies using excel, covidence, SPSS.

Trainee

Peace By Peace
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Trained to teach grade four to six students skills for conflict resolution, dealing with bullying behavior, and building self-confidence and self-empowerment
  • Increased training efficiency by working closely with supervisor and coworkers, asking questions, and giving honest, detailed feedback
  • Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs
  • Gained understanding of teaching procedures by closely monitoring education styles and interactive processes.

Internship Student

Pims Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Attended training to acquire and maintain technical knowledge of ASD in adults and children
  • Collaborated with treatment team and stakeholders to optimize client care by gathering information, tools and resources
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success
  • Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Specialized Honors- Psychology (with Thesis), Intermediate Research Methods, Intermediate Statistics (SPSS And R Statistics) -

York University
Toronto, ON
05.2023

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative (SPSS AND R) research methods and their application to psychological settings
  • Trained to perform HPRC Protocol (REB), conduct clinical Interviews, track participants in research, double checking Consent forms, writing meeting Minutes, schedule calendars for lab members, and inputting data entries and extracting data in qualitative research
  • Familiar with using Psychological databases like Psycinfo, APA, Pubmed etc
  • Profound ability to understand and summarize psychological literature
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs, Google teams, outlook, Jane and slack
  • Data collection
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong communication
  • Development of Social Skills
  • ABA Techniques
  • Data Collection
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ABA Therapist and Social Media Coordinator

Synergy Kids
10.2023 - Current

ABA Behavior Therapist

Endless Abilities (Feb2023- May2023) ,Exceptional Minds (May2023-Sep2023)
02.2023 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

Tulip Lab
02.2023 - 07.2023

ABA Therapist- Training

Turning Point- Children's therapy and Development Centre
12.2022 - 02.2023

Research assistant

BAC LAB
04.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

DESROCHER LAB
08.2021 - Current

Trainee

Peace By Peace
09.2020 - 05.2021

Internship Student

Pims Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Specialized Honors- Psychology (with Thesis), Intermediate Research Methods, Intermediate Statistics (SPSS And R Statistics) -

York University

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