Shivani Khanwalkar Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru Area, India

• Identifying and screening for potential adoptees. Pre and post adoption counseling
• Social media marketing and website management
• Organizing adoption camps and awareness drives

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Designed a comprehensive curriculum and spear headed SPRUHA - Skill development group program for adults on the autism spectrum for work readiness & integration into society
• Provided employability skills training to 22 adults with disabilities pan India for the Thomson Reuters internship program
• Piloted autism awareness programs at Cisco, Citrix, Intuit & other companies for building awareness & exposure
• Program Manager of SIDDHI - a remedial program for individuals with special needs

Pune Area, India

• Formal assessments of individuals with developmental disability and mental illness
• Therapeutic intervention plans and therapy sessions for both individuals & groups
• Behavior medication techniques, positive reinforcements and social skills training

Pune Area, India

• Formal assessments of individuals with developmental disability and mental illness
• Therapeutic intervention plans and therapy sessions for both individuals & groups
• Behavior medication techniques, positive reinforcements and social skills training

Pune Area, India

• Assessment of children with LD, ADD, ASD, behavioral and emotional problems
• Bridge between teachers and parents for child’s conducive school environment
• Workshops to develop parenting skills, enable stress management, amongst other
• Formulated Individual Educational Programs (IEP), therapy & home management plans

Pune Area, India

• Administration and assessment of various psychometric, neuro-cognitive and IQ tests
• Undertook numerous Therapies for clients – CBT, REBT, BT, Social skills training, etc.
• Psycho-oncologist – Used pain & symptom management and relaxation techniques
• Organized support groups for parents of children in Oncology and Hematology ward
• Conducted workshops about autism, learning disabilities and behavioral difficulties
• Organized 38th National Annual Conference of Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists

Mumbai Area, India

• Building Individual Educational Programs (IEP), therapy sessions, adaptation of daily living skills
• Helped children with academics, social interactions, communication skills and fine motor skills
• Coordinated with social workers, teachers and supervisors to manage and review a child’s progress

Greater Boston Area, M.A, U.S.A

• Vocational guidance, talk therapy to developmentally disabled adults in a group home
• Helping disabled adults with communication & social skills, self esteem and confidence
• Managed and maintained case files and ensured that cases are reviewed on time
• Maintained client records with proper documentation of their activities and training

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Aiding adults diagnosed with mental illnesses to cope through various coping skills
• Administered medications, prepared medical sheets and maintained emergency cards
• Helped residents execute daily tasks including community safety, personal hygiene, etc.
• Maintaining contact notes and daily records; scheduling monthly activities and outings

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Positively reinforce children by providing social reinforcement, tangible rewards and social skill points
• Record behavior on point sheets and provide feedback to parents on a daily basis
• Coach children in social skills by staff modeling, role playing and by integration with the behavioral system in various settings

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Health And Human Services

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