At Engage ABA I provide in home, in community, and in school therapy to teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. This ranges from general behavioral support in a variety of settings, preparation for college/moving out/independent adult living, teaching replacement behaviors in a multitude of settings, and helping teach social and life skills. I observe and assess client behaviors and then teach appropriate replacement behaviors using different reinforcement systems. The skills we teach can be applied in home, in the community, at a job site, or in school.

At Basic Beginnings I worked in school one on one with teenagers with special needs. On a daily basis we implement the students specific programming/curriculum in order to help students master their IEP goals in school. Along with this I would also provide behavioral support/intervention to students in school. During the summer we ran social and life skills camps on site and in the community.

Camp Beausite is a camp provided for people with disabilities ages 6-65+. As a counselor I was responsible for reading my camper's files for the following week and preparing schedules for medications, special diets, and any other important needs specific to each individual in the group. Throughout the week we would engage in several activities including arts and crafts, fishing, swimming, a beach day, and a talent show. This was essentially a 24/7 job as I was also responsible for helping campers go to the restroom at any hours of the night. It was a very rewarding and fun experience!

I started off in high school as a courtesy clerk and was then promoted to a checker as well as a barista at the in store Starbucks.