*Established a strong clinical team of RBTs, QASPs, Psychologists, BCaBAs, and BCBAs*Through partnership with Ascent Psychological Services, brought cutting edge true evidenced based ABA therapy services to San Diego County including The Early Start Denver Model, JASPER, Independent Living Programs, Routine/Activity-Based Intervention*Creation of a core training program for RBTs and QASPs that covers a range of evidenced-based comprehensive and focused natural environment Applied Behavior Analysis models and prepares them for passing BACB examination to become a BCaBA, BCBA or California Licensed Mental Health Provider*Created an innovative and cost efficient paid multi-tiered mentorship program to coach and launch paraprofessionals and newly minted professions into advanced positions in behavior healthcareApply Today: https://www.indeedjobs.com/aba-behavior-therapies--testing?hl=en_US

*Review out of network single case agreements and intake / progress reports for medical necessity and efficacy*Oversee implementation of best practices standards for SHARP Healthcare Families receiving ABA therapy*Established a comprehensive in house ABA program for PCSD serving SHARP Healthcare and HealthNet BHA Behavior Health Insurance using cutting edge evidenced based ABA therapy techniques including Early Start Denver Model (ESDM); JASPER; PRT, and Routine/Activity Based Intervention serving clients ages birth through adulthood.*Developed internal CPT codes for ABA based on actual service type delivery*Updated program design to reflect new program and latest requirements to be in compliance with California SB 946, CalABA, APBA, and the BACB*Designed a comprehensive internal Registered Behavior Technician program for the in house team of direct ABA therapists.

Represent the San Diego Region of Southern California to the TASK boardA nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to reach their maximum potential by providing them, their families and the professionals who serve them with training, support, information, resources and referrals, and by providing community awareness programs. As a federally-funded Parent Training and Information Center, TASK is part of a national network of centers providing similar services. TASK provides advocacy information, workshops and information in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

*Resource & Research Development Committee Chair: Responsible for obtaining the necessary resources for the organization during the fiscal year to cover all anticipated budget expenses and shall set goals as to the method and manner of raising funds and acquiring assets and develop strategies and timelines to achieve these goals.Design, evaluate, and conduct empirical research on the efficacy and utility of services dogs for children with an autism spectrum diagnosis and active/retired military personnel with PTSD through our Wounded Warriors Program.Help generate funding grants to support research development and promote community access to services Oversee generation of training curriculum for service dog trainers utilizing evidence based practiceVote on board objectives and serve on TLCAD committeesAssist in resolving differences between board members and policy decisions as well as moderate open board session / discussion time.

Propose, design, submit, update, and maintain approved innovative curriculum for a new certification program that cover the academic requirements for student eligibility to sit for the exams to become Board Certified as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), or Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT).Teach the above curriculum to students in education, psychology and business aspiring to become board certified who are passionate about making the world a better place one socially significant behavior at a time as well as advancing their careers and knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA).Design and implement the future supervisor trainer training course to be required by the BACB to qualify individuals to supervise and sign the supervision hours of those aspiring to certification and of BCaBAs.

California State Senate Appointed Task-force to give a voice to the legislative needs of those with Autism and suggest legislative and policy changes to CA state Senator Steinberg. Including but not limited to updating SB 946 (CA Autism Insurance Mandate) And emergency insurance regulations.

Shepard aspiring Behavior Analysts and Assistant Behavior Analysts seeking to become Board Certified by the BACB into becoming effective, dynamic, and collaborative clinicians able to reach out and positively impact the growth and development of the clients they work with across all areas of need and lifespan.

Established relationships at better then market rates with 3rd party insurance funding sources and the SDRC allowing clients to receive needed behavior health therapy services.Built a strong clinical program and phenomenal team of master's level Behavior Therapists and Behavior Analysts through setting up a positive supportive collaborative supervision, mentorship, and training model that supports the creation of talented, independent, skilled clinicians making a positive impact on the world through their work with clients and families and integrating employee needs and drives with client best interests to establish a highly effective model of quality comprehensive behavior health treatment while building staff and brand loyalty.Developed strong community connections across all of the Greater San Diego County region with related professionals in the helping, education, and advocacy fields to ensure good continuity of care and access to quality supports and providers for all clients across multiple areas of need. As well as present at numerous parent and professional conferences and support groups to help those in need of support.Created an insurance funded PEERS (evidenced based social skills group therapy) program for North County San Diego helping preteens and teens with social skills difficulties develop the skills to make and maintain friendships at school and in the community.Collaborated with researchers and universities to aid in the development of effective research in the field of behavior health treatment, assessment, and the training of effective knowledgeable clinicians.Constructed an effective 4 week solution focused group therapy program utilizing motivational interviewing for the parents of children with special needs to learn the basics of the ABA therapy, how to understand and apply the process to their own family, and develop and understanding of what to expect from ABA therapy and facilitated parent-to-parent resource sharing.

Work as part of a collaborative team of BCBAs and behavior therapists during the conversion of a socialization program to an innovative Community Access and Social Skills focused group (2:1 ratio) ABA therapy program.Facilitated and established relationships with insurance providers to obtain funding for clients to receive targeted ABA therapy services in the community setting and promote greater community integrate and access for clients.Provide clinical oversight of ABA programming and assessment and establish the clinical assessment process and procedures in conjunction with other staff and critical team members including the executive director to assist in building smooth operations and promote quick access to services. Integrate a clinical supervision and supportive feedback component to the existing program model to ensure ethical quality support and services for clients and staff to support the established mission of Include Autism. Deepen strong community connections across all of the Greater San Diego County region with related professionals in the helping, education, and advocacy fields to ensure good continuity of care and access to quality supports and providers for all clients.Support an amazing clinical team in helping clients achieve better outcomes and increased socially valid and appropriate community access and integration in the community to promote happier and healthier lives and families.

Work 1:1 with general ed and special needs children and adult learners in a home setting to develop and implement a curriculum to provide homework help, remediation, and/or enrichment as needed to remove barriers to success and assist in the promotion of optimal life outcomes for our clients. Services range from basic algebra to PhD dissertation writing support and statistical data analysis

Provide supervision and parent training to assist individuals and families with extremely complex and severe behavioral challenges including dual diagnosis, extreme physical and verbal aggression, property destruction, school refusal, social facilitation, resistiveness, and complex parent-child dyads of clinical concern.

Worked 1:1 in home and school settings with high functioning, moderate, and severely autistic children implementing and developing both Early Intervention and intensive ABA therapy programs with a variety of clients (ages 2-19) - Successfully reducing behavior excesses such as self-injurious behavior and extreme aggression while building skills and bridging behavior deficits such as a lack of verbal language. Created and maintained logbook materials, developed and facilitated social skills training, composed regular reports and assisted in the assessment and development of FAA's, FBA’s, BIPs.Analyzed and presented research on Early Intervention Outcome Data and later Followup Data at CalABA.Developed an effective and efficient electronic timesheet format that reduced employee errors and simplified payroll and billing. PRESENTATIONS*Holman, D., Lehman, M.A.T., Penny, S.(2009, March). Investigating Outcome Data of Low Intensity ABA Programs For Very Young Children. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Western Regional Conference, San Francisco, California.*Holman, D., Lehman, M.A.T.(2010, February). Follow Up Outcome Data On Low Intensity ABA Programs For Very Young Children With Autism. Presentation given at the 28th Annual Western Regional Conference, Irvine, California.

Develop and maintain online marketing campaigns for various SEO clients: Brand development, web site traffic growth, develop advertising strategy, statistics systems, strategic consulting, including online marketing strategy development.Run statistical analysis of Google Adwords data using SPSS, Monitor keyword trend data, generate monthly progress reports, landing page creation, track user traffic, and the creation and tracking of conversion goals.

Work in CHOP with children and adolescents suffering from Reflex-Neural Dystrophy (RND) under supervision of Dr. Sherker and Dr Sherry providing in the moment support and assistance as required. Also the creation of excel based assessment scoring program to assist with the maintenance and updating of research outcome data.

Work at SHARP Rehabilitation shadowing Practicum students and post-doc workers doing intake evaluations, muscle tension, Muscle tension, thermal, and cardiorespiratory biofeedback treatments using J&J Engineering Biofeedback software and guided imagery therapy.

Interact with students, answer financial aid questions, handle confidential information, create and manage excel database of domestic and international work study budget, streamline department and interdepartmental forms, general secretarial duties, track payroll data

Work 1:1 supervising a moderately high functioning 13 y/o child with Aspergers in a summer camp environment. Assist in his weekly psychotherapy and daily special education program. Monitor interaction with peers and the general education and special education kindergarteners that he was assigned to as a junior counselor. Detect early warning signs of a “breakdown” and teach appropriate coping skills to deal with frustration as well as general social training.

Work with children receiving early intervention and assist therapists in providing PT/OT/Speech therapy and generalization of skills/adaptability testing with high/moderate/low functioning autism spectrum disorder, CP, Epilepsy, Down Syndrome, chromosomal and rare disorders as well as other situations qualifying for early intervention (under 3) services. Run technical support for the office, and mailing list generation.

Work 3:1 supervising a rotation of adolescents with vary degrees of MR and disability from low to high functioning ASD, CP, speech disorders, and Fragile-X Syndrome in a summer activity camp setting. Assist activity providers with monitoring and retaining control of the classroom. Take adolescents on daily bus trips to local swimming pools and one over night camping trip.

Work with a low functioning eight year old autistic boy in his home setting to provide play therapy using floor time. Log child’s progress in a record book and monitor the retention of basic skills such as knowledge of home phone number and provide ABA based maintenance training as needed.