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Oscar Chang

BCBA

Summary

BCBA with a demonstrated commitment to providing top-tier support to clients. Proficiently coordinates and leads effective treatment plans by implementing evidence-based interventions, ensuring individualized care and positive interactions. Safeguards the well-being of clients through the application of proven techniques and maintains full compliance with ABA standards. Recognized for dependability and a results-oriented approach, contributing to the creation of a supportive and enriching therapeutic environment. Brings a wealth of experience and leadership to elevate the quality of ABA therapy services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Therapist

Apex Educational Consulting Services Inc.
05.2024 - Current
  • Providing clinical supervision to RBTs and other team members, ensuring that they are providing high-quality services and adhering to ethical guidelines.
  • Conducting ongoing evaluations and progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to the therapy program as needed.
  • Providing ongoing support and education to parents and caregivers, helping them to understand the therapy process and providing guidance on how to support their child's progress.
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed records of therapy sessions and progress, adhering to all applicable ethical and legal guidelines.
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the therapy program, ensuring that all staff members are aware of and adhere to these guidelines.
  • Overseeing the maintenance of therapy materials and equipment, ensuring that everything is kept in good condition and is appropriate for the needs of the children.
  • Providing leadership and guidance to the therapy team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes high-quality services and positive outcomes for children.
  • Developing and implementing behavior plans that address challenging behaviors, working collaboratively with other team members to ensure the most effective approach.

Senior Therapist

Autism In Mind Children's Charity
09.2023 - Current
  • Spearheading the implementation of evidence-based ABA therapy programs tailored for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Enhancing client well-being by developing and implementing individualized therapy plans.
  • Utilizing evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
  • Ensuring the meticulous execution of therapy plans in alignment with individualized treatment goals.
  • Currently overseeing the therapy sessions for a designated caseload of clients, employing assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, PEAK, and ESDM) and comprehensive evaluations to formulate individualized treatment plans.
  • Implementing behavior interventions to decrease disruptive behaviors and continuously monitoring and adjusting strategies to optimize client progress.
  • Providing training and guidance to Junior/Senior behavior therapists, Lead therapists and Senior therapist assistant.
  • Conducting training sessions utilizing the Behavior Skills Training (BST) model to equip team members with essential skills and knowledge.
  • Conducting Traditional Functional Analysis (FA) and Practical FA to comprehensively assess and understand the function of behavior.
  • Planning and implementing Skills-Based Treatment (SBT) to address and modify behavior based on the identified functions.
  • Performing ongoing supervision and progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to therapy programs based on client development and response.
  • Offering continuous support and education to parents and caregivers, providing insights into the therapy process and empowering them with strategies for supporting their child's progress.
  • Providing behavior consultation services for caregivers and school teachers to enhance collaboration and support across different environments.
  • Managing scheduling for therapy sessions, ensuring optimal client coverage and staff utilization.
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed records of therapy sessions and progress, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal guidelines.
  • Upholding confidentiality and privacy standards in all documentation.
  • Staying abreast of the latest research and best practices in ABA therapy.
  • Implementing new insights into therapy approaches to enhance effectiveness.
  • Conducting workshops for caregivers to share valuable information and practical strategies for supporting individuals with ASD.
  • Overseeing and supervising the implementation of ABA group programs, ensuring effective group dynamics and targeted outcomes for participants.
  • Providing crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients during critical moments.
  • Mentoring junior and senior level RBTs and lead therapists, fostering professional growth and clinical expertise.

Senior Therapist Assistant

Autism In Mind Children's Charity
12.2022 - 08.2023

Assisted the Senior therapist in the implementation of ABA therapy programs for children with ASD.

In addition, performed the role of senior therapist for four clients.

  • Conducted assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for children with ASD, based on their unique needs and goals.
  • Supervised and trained Junior Therapists and Therapist Assistants, providing feedback and support to ensure high-quality therapy services.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations and progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to the therapy program as needed.
  • Provided ongoing support and education to parents and caregivers, helping them to understand the therapy process and providing guidance on how to support their child's progress.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of therapy sessions and progress, adhering to all applicable ethical and legal guidelines.
  • Stayed up to date with the latest research and best practices in ABA therapy
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the therapy program, ensuring that all staff members are aware of and adhere to these guidelines.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of therapy materials and equipment, ensuring that everything is kept in good condition and is appropriate for the needs of the children.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to the therapy team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes high-quality services and positive outcomes for children.
  • Developed and implemented behavior plans that address challenging behaviors, working collaboratively with other team members to ensure the most effective approach.
  • Provided clinical supervision to Junior Therapists and other team members, ensuring that they are providing high-quality services and adhering to ethical guidelines.

Lead Instructor Therapist

Autism In Mind
07.2021 - Current
  • Communicate with clients to provide therapy with comfort, engagement and positive reinforcement.
  • Develop or implement strategies to meet needs of clients.
  • Provide behavior supports in accordance with student's behavior plan and functional assessment.
  • Manage functional assessments.
  • Provide staff training about ABA principles, technologies and conduct staff performance evaluations.
  • Provide behavior consultation services for parents.
  • Able to write behaivor plans, programs for clients and clinic notes for staffs under supervision of BCBA.
  • Block, redirect and ignore maladaptive behaviors based on student's function of behavior.
  • Organize and supervise games or other activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Collect data and graphing consequences of programs according to child's responses.
  • Have experiences using assessments: ABLLS-R, PEAK, AFLS, VB-MAPP.
  • Teach students personal development skills, such as independence and self-advocacy.
  • Identify student's goals and lead group sessions.
  • Immense ability to build good relationships with clients and staffs.
  • Provide workshops for staffs and parents about ABA principles.

Lead Instructor Therapist

Hope center for Autism
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provided individual therapy and group therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 8
  • Conducted parent consultations in order to teach/transfer ABA skills to parents
  • Built and maintained meaningful relationships with families and clients
  • Collaborated with supervisors, parents and other therapists to create best program possible to help clients increase their quality of life
  • Entered numerical data into databases in timely and accurate manner.
  • Trained instructor therapists

Instructor Therapist

Autism In Mind
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provided academic, emotional, and social support for children with autism
  • Provided behavior supports in accordance with student's behavior plan and functional assessment
  • Delivered educational, Applied Behavior Analysis concepts to evaluate the child's needs and strength
  • Gained interpersonal and team building skills
  • Collected data and graphing consequences of programs according to child's responses
  • Had experiences using assessments: ABLLS-R, PEAK, AFLS, VB-MAPP
  • Strong points on problem solving with peers or children
  • Ability to design and implement behavior interventions services
  • Immense ability to build good relationships with patients

High School Special Education Teacher

Seoul Dawon School
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • In specialized in education
  • Dawon public school, Seoul,Korea
  • Maintained discipline in the classroom; methodically provide resources for lessons; simplify lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and assist autism, mental illness students
  • Assessed and looked after 30+ students' progress throughout the term and worked closely with other teachers to efficiently plan and coordinate work
  • Provided informative presentations to students regarding different areas of studies and ensure that all students fully comprehend all aspects of the curriculum
  • Met with parents and school administration in a professional capacity to present information gathered during fact finding missions in an effort to improve students participation and elevate performance.

Education

M.PEd - Field of Applied Behavior Analysis

Western University
51 Dockside Dr, Toronto, ON, M5A 0B6
05.2001 - Current

Post Graduate Certificate - Autism And Behavioural Sciences

George Brown College
51 Dockside Dr, Toronto, ON, M5A 0B6
05.2001 -

Degree of Special Education - Special Education

The Catholic University of Korea
Seoul, Korea
03.2009 - 03.2015

Skills

  • Problem-Solving

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • Teambuilding

  • Flexible and Adaptable

  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Senior Therapist

Apex Educational Consulting Services Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Senior Therapist

Autism In Mind Children's Charity
09.2023 - Current

Senior Therapist Assistant

Autism In Mind Children's Charity
12.2022 - 08.2023

Lead Instructor Therapist

Autism In Mind
07.2021 - Current

Lead Instructor Therapist

Hope center for Autism
04.2020 - 06.2021

Instructor Therapist

Autism In Mind
06.2018 - 01.2021

High School Special Education Teacher

Seoul Dawon School
01.2014 - 03.2015

Degree of Special Education - Special Education

The Catholic University of Korea
03.2009 - 03.2015

M.PEd - Field of Applied Behavior Analysis

Western University
05.2001 - Current

Post Graduate Certificate - Autism And Behavioural Sciences

George Brown College
05.2001 -
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