Clara Gagnon, Otd, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Collaborate with clients to act as a design consultant and create illustrations or logo design to accommodate client’s needs and preferences.

United States

-Collaborated with the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) Project in promoting customizable and integrated employment for individuals with disabilities -Counsel and train executive staff on occupational therapy role in community based settings and in utilizing evidence based vocational skill measurement software (e.g. VocFit) -Managed job coaches and delegated tasks during planned vocational and social based activities-Created an educational manual of meaningful activity to guide staff and facilitate leisure and vocational exploration during skill building -Accomplished vocational skill improvement in 4 or more skill areas (e.g. communication, safety and self-determination) among 90% of clients evaluated using VocFit t assessment tool within 3 months.

Illinois, United States

-Conducted evaluations and interpreted results for incoming clients while managing caseload of 25+ clients with a variety of diagnosis including; Cerebral palsy, generalized anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, delayed development, ADHD and Down Syndrome-Lead and designed motor based groups (4-5 years) which yielded improvement in clients’ muscle strength, motor planning, coordination and social cooperation with same-aged peers-Attended 1:1 meetings with 5+ senior Occupational Therapists and improved knowledge on more nuanced subject matter in pediatric outpatient settings including; equilibrium reactions, DIR/ Floortime, SOS feeding, and Handwriting Without Tears Program-Completed daily documentation and evaluation(s) using Raintree software

Illinois, United States

-Refined students’ interoception abilities through group therapeutic activities and communication boards -Managed and and implemented therapeutic activities for a caseload of 35+ students in multiple classrooms-Collaborated with other professionals to integrate accessibility of adaptive technology into a variety of subject matter, including science (e.g. adaptive pouring device, communication switches) -Improved students’ independence and confidence in performing vocational based activities in preparation for transitioning out of school (e.g. cafe related tasks)-Completed transition and sensory focused standardized assessments (e.g. the REAL, Sensory profile)

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

- Lead group activities for clients aged 2-8 in preparation for entry into classroom settings- Record and collect data regarding specific behavior targets using mainstream Applied Behavior Analysis software- Identify and analyze potential confounding variables affecting treatments in a clinical setting

- Implement behavior intervention plans directed by BCBA- Record and collect data regarding specific behavior targets using mainstream Applied Behavior Analysis software- Responsible for teaching communication skills to nonverbal children through speaking devices including PECS and AAC devices

-Project lead for various product creation (prints, vinyl decals, signs etc.)-Public relations and social media management-Conduct and plan product displays for public events-Lead workshops at public events in settings of 50 + people

Marquette Michigan

-Directed visitors and employees to scheduled appointments-Organized files, logged data, distributed and customized feedback surveys-Accommodated to varying schedules of employees

Marquette, Michigan

-Proposed goals for education with first generation students and students with disabilities -Modified lesson plans and promote organizational skills

Crookston Mn

-Tutor students in groups and one on one to improve reading scores at Washington elementary school-Encourage good reading skills-Develop lesson plans for each student

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

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