Yasmine Cho
Summary
ABA-trained Behavior Therapist with expertise in creative art and play therapy for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Skilled in family-centered care and experienced working in home, center, and school-based settings. Proficient in combining ABA techniques with art and play to support emotional expression, social skills, and behavior management. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans to foster developmental progress in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Therapist/Support Specialist
Watermelon Sessions
12.2024 - Current
- Design and lead art therapy sessions that focus on self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive development, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of children on the autism spectrum.
- lead art and baking camps for children and youth on the autism spectrum, using creative activities to support behavior management, social interaction, and skill development.
ABA Therapist/Behavior Interventionist
Monarch House
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection techniques.
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in clinical setting.
Behavioral Interventionist
Family Centred Practices Group
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Work directly with clients to implement home-based therapy programs as directed by the Behavioral Consultant based on their individual needs
Research Assistant
National Kaohsiung University
05.2020 - Current
• Contributing to ongoing remote research exploring the challenges faced by families with young children in Taiwan, focusing on social, economic, and cultural factors.
• Co-authored the article titled “Social Media as a Pathway to Leisure: Digital Leisure Culture among New Mothers with Young Children in Taiwan”, published in Leisure Sciences (2021).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Douglas College
07-2025
Diploma - Early Childhood Education(ECE)
Capital College
06.2023
Skills
- ABA Intervention Techniques
- Specialized Art Therapy
- Children's Therapeutic Yoga Teaching
- 1:1 and Group Therapy
- Special Needs Education
- Disability Support
- English and Mandarin Proficiency
Accomplishments
• Host & Instructor, Painting Fundraising Workshop — October 2023
• Organized and led 5 painting workshops to raise funds for the Yellowknife Wildfire Relief Fund .
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Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Children's Yoga Teacher Certification
• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification — In Progress, awaiting license approval
Completed required program and currently awaiting official licensure as an Early Childhood Educator.
Timeline
Art Therapist/Support Specialist
Watermelon Sessions
12.2024 - Current
ABA Therapist/Behavior Interventionist
Monarch House
01.2023 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Family Centred Practices Group
12.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
National Kaohsiung University
05.2020 - Current
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Children's Yoga Teacher Certification
• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification — In Progress, awaiting license approval
Completed required program and currently awaiting official licensure as an Early Childhood Educator.
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Douglas College
Diploma - Early Childhood Education(ECE)
Capital College
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