Devon White Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Palo Alto, California

Kuwait

Responsible for conducting client intake meetings, initial assessments, and functional behaviorassessmentsIntegrate appropriate setting event, antecedent, teaching, and consequences strategies to reducechallenging behavior and increase alternative replacement behaviors.Create individualized student programs and behavior support plansTrain staff and/or family members directly ( i.e., in person, with opportunities for questions, discussion, etc. ) on the implementation of… Show more Responsible for conducting client intake meetings, initial assessments, and functional behaviorassessmentsIntegrate appropriate setting event, antecedent, teaching, and consequences strategies to reducechallenging behavior and increase alternative replacement behaviors.Create individualized student programs and behavior support plansTrain staff and/or family members directly ( i.e., in person, with opportunities for questions, discussion, etc. ) on the implementation of behavior support and skill acquisition plansMonitor the individual’s behavior data and provide descriptive progress notes on a monthly basis.Conduct treatment fidelity assessments to ensure proper implementation of the behavior support plan.Review and analyze skill acquisition and behavior data on a weekly basisOversee implementation of treatment plans and behavior support plans; provide ongoing training, supervision, and support to behavior techniciansAssist in the screening, interviewing, and hiring of clinical staffLead daily case meetings and biweekly specialist meetingsAssign caseloads and manage staff schedulesProvide home and school based consultation Show less

General Responsibilities Include:o Completion of initial standardized assessments and baseline assessment of functioning in the domains noted in the BEACON curriculumoThe development of individual goals and objectives to be included in the Individual Family Service Plan/Individual Education Plan/Individual Support PlanoThe development of teaching procedures for the implementation of each of the goals and objectives identified in the Individual Family Service Plan/Individual… Show more General Responsibilities Include:o Completion of initial standardized assessments and baseline assessment of functioning in the domains noted in the BEACON curriculumoThe development of individual goals and objectives to be included in the Individual Family Service Plan/Individual Education Plan/Individual Support PlanoThe development of teaching procedures for the implementation of each of the goals and objectives identified in the Individual Family Service Plan/Individual Education Plan/ Individual Support PlanoThe collection of data for each goal/objective during each session or as frequently as defined in the plans and programs on a form approved for use by BEACONoThe submission of data sheets to the BEACON offices and the individual's confidential file at least on a monthly basis for school age studentso The submission to the BEACON Director of Practice Operations all data sheets on a bi-weekly basis. o Completion of progress reports on at least a quarterly basis or more frequently if noted in a contract or Individual Family Service Plan/Individual Education Plan/Individual Support Plano Analysis of data collected on at least a weekly basis to determine teaching program effectivenesso Supervision and training of Behavior Therapist Associates as assignedo Participation in TEAM meetings for all individuals on assigned caseload. Show less

Lead Graduate Laboratory Assistant Roles:• UMass Lowell Autism Lab – Dr. Richard Serna (September 2013-Present) o Learning ABA Lab o Exclusion Learning Lab o Eye Tracking Lab• Psychology Lab – Dr. Ashleigh Hillier (September 2014-Present) o Assessment of Student Attitudes towards peers with ASD o Flipped… Show more Lead Graduate Laboratory Assistant Roles:• UMass Lowell Autism Lab – Dr. Richard Serna (September 2013-Present) o Learning ABA Lab o Exclusion Learning Lab o Eye Tracking Lab• Psychology Lab – Dr. Ashleigh Hillier (September 2014-Present) o Assessment of Student Attitudes towards peers with ASD o Flipped Classroom Learning Lab Show less

•Work one-on-one with school aged clients in home-based environment to implement behavioral programs•Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and analyze behavioral progress under the supervision of a board certified behavior analyst•Work with individuals across multiple environments including schools, day cares, and other community settings•Attend regular clinical meetings•Data collection•Log behavioral progress through daily therapist notes• Receive weekly… Show more •Work one-on-one with school aged clients in home-based environment to implement behavioral programs•Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and analyze behavioral progress under the supervision of a board certified behavior analyst•Work with individuals across multiple environments including schools, day cares, and other community settings•Attend regular clinical meetings•Data collection•Log behavioral progress through daily therapist notes• Receive weekly supervision of direct program implementation Show less

Lowell, Massachusetts

•Working collaboratively with a university professor to design and conduct research regarding the efficacy of an online training program for paraprofessionals working with ASD individuals•Managing and train a team of researcher assistants•Managing and running a lab, including upkeep, management of materials, scheduling, and running DTT sessions with participants• Video coding and data analysis•Designing instructional materials for individuals working in the lab• Presenting… Show more •Working collaboratively with a university professor to design and conduct research regarding the efficacy of an online training program for paraprofessionals working with ASD individuals•Managing and train a team of researcher assistants•Managing and running a lab, including upkeep, management of materials, scheduling, and running DTT sessions with participants• Video coding and data analysis•Designing instructional materials for individuals working in the lab• Presenting results of our study at the ABAI national conference in May 2014 Show less

Master Of Science (Ms), Autism Studies

Activities and Societies: Psychology Graduate Student Organization - Vice President

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi International Honors Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, International Relations Club (secretary), Navigator's.