Saria Akram
Windsor,ON
Summary
Goal-oriented and highly conscientious professional with an understanding of the key principles of ABA in order to support individuals with autism. Teaching life skills and strengthening communication skills by implementing tools such as PECS and Proloquo. Respectable, punctual and able to work well under high levels of stress, with minimal supervision. Passionate Instructor Therapist with a background in providing individual and group therapy sessions for clients across various age groups. Strengths include development and implementation of effective therapeutic strategies, tailoring approach to meet unique client needs, and fostering positive, trust-based relationships. Previous work involved impacting lives by improving client communication skills, social interactions, and behavioral responses.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor Therapist
Spark Pediatric Services
Windsor, Ontario
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis of behavior assessments.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other professionals to develop strategies to improve adaptive skills.
- Created visual supports such as schedules, charts, tokens systems. to support communication needs of individuals with ASD.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients to foster positive relationships and behavior change.
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
Exploring Minds Mental Health and Autism services
Mississauga
12.2022 - 03.2024
- The understanding the importance of early identification and treatment of autism symptoms
- Focusing on such as receptive and expressive language, social skills, functional and independent skills
- Helping children develop with fine/gross motor skills and behavior management skills
- Working along with their academic's skills
- Implemented behavior modification techniques such as positive reinforcement, token economy systems, and extinction procedures to decrease undesired behaviors
- Evaluated mental states in clients for development of treatment plans and therapy goals
- Utilized evidence-based practices to design individualized interventions for patients with challenging behaviors
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
The Papillion Learning Centre
Mississauga
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Provide one-on-one Behavior Analytic therapy services to children with developmental issues
- Teaching and helping children develop new verbal, communication and social skills necessary for living a healthy lifestyle
- Assist in completion of ABLLS-R, DTT, PEAK assessments under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and Senior Supervisor
- Effectively communicate with parents from different social, cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds to promote client progress and proper support
REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Ryerson Early Learning Centre
Toronto
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Planned, implemented and evaluated innovative, evidence-based and ethical practices strategies for all children for a high quality inclusive and welcoming environment for parents and children
- Used Routine Based Interventions (RBI) to support children with special needs
- Implemented variety of teaching strategies (observing, questioning, coaching scaffolding, modeling)
- Collaborated with all field-based course instructors and contributed to the quality and improvement of field experiences in each program
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) -
University of Windsor
Windsor10.2024
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Communication enhancement
- Data collection and analysis
- Autism expertise
- Behavioral assessment
- Non-verbal communication
Websites
Languagecompetencies
- Urdu, native
- English, fluent (speaking, reading, writing)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor Therapist
Spark Pediatric Services
07.2024 - Current
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
Exploring Minds Mental Health and Autism services
12.2022 - 03.2024
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
The Papillion Learning Centre
03.2020 - 11.2022
REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Ryerson Early Learning Centre
07.2019 - 02.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) -
University of Windsor