Tammy Lou, Mped Email & Phone Number

· Design, implement, and evaluate client-specific ABA and ESDM programming for children and adolescents with ASD or other developmental disabilities. · Conduct a variety of developmental assessments and assessment reports using the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and the ESDM Curriculum Checklist.· Provide close clinical training and supervision to teams of Instructor Therapists. · Provide behaviour skills training to parents, caregivers, and teachers

· Conducted a variety of developmental assessments, including the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and AFLS and PEAK for children and adolescents, aged 2-12. · Completed assessment reports and summaries for the use of the Clinical Supervisor.· Performed advanced analyses of problematic behaviour including Functional Analysis (FA), Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), and IISCA. · Extinguished severe aggressive and problematic behaviours using a CPI-approved holds and de-escalation… Show more · Conducted a variety of developmental assessments, including the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and AFLS and PEAK for children and adolescents, aged 2-12. · Completed assessment reports and summaries for the use of the Clinical Supervisor.· Performed advanced analyses of problematic behaviour including Functional Analysis (FA), Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA), and IISCA. · Extinguished severe aggressive and problematic behaviours using a CPI-approved holds and de-escalation strategies.· Provided direct ABA services in a variety of locations for children with ASD, Fragile X, OCD, and ODD. · Provided Early Start Denver Model therapy for children aged 2-5, and provided parent training for strategies modelled in session.· Provided CBT-based social skills training for adolescent clients with severe anxiety and mood disorders. · Designed organization wide binder and data management protocols. · Managed site-wide audits of staff fidelity regarding binder and data management, evaluating performance on monthly basis.· Designed and implemented data tracking workshops for new and incoming Instructor Therapists. Show less

The Aphasia Institute

· Maintained supported conversations by utilizing communication strategies in groups of 4-10 adults with varying severities and types of aphasia in the Conversation, Dance and Movement, iPad, Life Skills and Art Rehabilitation programs.· Conducted needs assessment and created the Life Skills program curriculum and materials, for the upcoming 22-week term. · Planned and prepared language-specific discussion content, visual aids and methodologies for use of different ability… Show more · Maintained supported conversations by utilizing communication strategies in groups of 4-10 adults with varying severities and types of aphasia in the Conversation, Dance and Movement, iPad, Life Skills and Art Rehabilitation programs.· Conducted needs assessment and created the Life Skills program curriculum and materials, for the upcoming 22-week term. · Planned and prepared language-specific discussion content, visual aids and methodologies for use of different ability levels.· Collaborated with co-facilitator for strategic service delivery and use of iPad resources, visual aids, and video footage. · Created and maintained a cloud-hosted, multi-user, form interface for therapy progress, used by volunteers and AI staff. Show less

· Conducted a variety of developmental assessments, including the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and AFLS for children ages 3-11. · Provided one-to-one IBI treatment in both a home and center-based environment for children aged 2-9 years, with ASD, ODD, IDD and Rett Syndrome.· Highly proficient in the use, modification and training of AAC measures like Proloquo2GO, PECs, and the Tobii Dynavox eye-gaze communication device. · Supported the School Readiness Program and the Afterschool Program… Show more · Conducted a variety of developmental assessments, including the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and AFLS for children ages 3-11. · Provided one-to-one IBI treatment in both a home and center-based environment for children aged 2-9 years, with ASD, ODD, IDD and Rett Syndrome.· Highly proficient in the use, modification and training of AAC measures like Proloquo2GO, PECs, and the Tobii Dynavox eye-gaze communication device. · Supported the School Readiness Program and the Afterschool Program, targeting social skills, FCT, and learner independence.· Developed and led sensory art experiences for special needs children, involving performative art, story telling, and cooking.· Maintained the Ontario provincial standards of service by completing the IBI Competencies Evaluation every 3 months, and exceeding the minimum expectation of 85% Show less

Aurora, On

· Supported developmental assessments using the VB-MAPP and the ABLLS-R.· Provided direct IBI treatment in a one-to-one environment (home and center-based) for children aged 2-8 years, with ASD and other developmental disorders. · Supported group therapies targeting social skills development in children with ASD, providing intervention when necessary. · Actively trained and directed teams of 3-5 instructor therapists and placement students in client-specific best practices and… Show more · Supported developmental assessments using the VB-MAPP and the ABLLS-R.· Provided direct IBI treatment in a one-to-one environment (home and center-based) for children aged 2-8 years, with ASD and other developmental disorders. · Supported group therapies targeting social skills development in children with ASD, providing intervention when necessary. · Actively trained and directed teams of 3-5 instructor therapists and placement students in client-specific best practices and teaching protocols, for a caseload of 10 children.· Developed, maintained and revised client binders, including teaching programs, progression graphs, and monthly progress reports. Show less

North West Scarborough

Agent of the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture (MTCS)• Efficiently lead and supervised a staff of five to design, ratify and implement a variety of locale specific afterschool programming, encompassing MTCS mandated pillars of program content.• Conduct outreach activities and information sessions for school board administrators, teachers and parents, establishing visible presence in program site. • Facilitate series of weekly social and life skills development workshops… Show more Agent of the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture (MTCS)• Efficiently lead and supervised a staff of five to design, ratify and implement a variety of locale specific afterschool programming, encompassing MTCS mandated pillars of program content.• Conduct outreach activities and information sessions for school board administrators, teachers and parents, establishing visible presence in program site. • Facilitate series of weekly social and life skills development workshops (modified adult education framework), each serving 25-30 learning challenged and immigrant youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders, aged 14-18.• Design and facilitate remedial academic curriculum, in response to needs indicated at time of intake. • Document each youth participant’s progress in relation to chosen goals, in the form of daily logs and monthly progress reports.• Prepare monthly reporting, detailing program status, expenditure, attendance and demographics for the use of the Agency and the MTCS. Show less

University Of Toronto Scarborough

Supervised by Dr. Philip Monahan• Conducted an assortment of participant eligibility evaluations, including language background, hearing screenings and ability questionnaires. • Prepared each participant for testing by thoroughly informing participants of risks, rewards and benefits of research participation, collecting informed consent and ensuring participant comfort. • Fit the multichannel EEG cap, corresponding electrodes, eye movement tracker and auditory stimulus device to… Show more Supervised by Dr. Philip Monahan• Conducted an assortment of participant eligibility evaluations, including language background, hearing screenings and ability questionnaires. • Prepared each participant for testing by thoroughly informing participants of risks, rewards and benefits of research participation, collecting informed consent and ensuring participant comfort. • Fit the multichannel EEG cap, corresponding electrodes, eye movement tracker and auditory stimulus device to the participant. • Monitored and assessed live feed of EEG data for abnormalities in participant action or clinical deviations.• Created and maintained accurate participant files and financial reimbursement paperwork for each study participant.• Liaised between the Primary Investigator, Lab Manager and participant to ensure that each individual is supported throughout the duration of the research study. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Agent of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.• Actively supervised, monitored, and supported a caseload of 30 youth aged 15-18, to program completion by providing job coaching and work place advocacy. • Conducted outreach activities and information sessions in the priority community to recruit youth participants to the program. • Identified and recruited local employers to be part of the program by methods such as cold calling, work place visits and fax and/or email… Show more Agent of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.• Actively supervised, monitored, and supported a caseload of 30 youth aged 15-18, to program completion by providing job coaching and work place advocacy. • Conducted outreach activities and information sessions in the priority community to recruit youth participants to the program. • Identified and recruited local employers to be part of the program by methods such as cold calling, work place visits and fax and/or email inquiry.• Designed and implemented three series of employment training workshops, encompassing multi-media presentations, role-playing, reflection activities, and quizzes. • Prepared program documents, narrative reports, financial assessments and statistical analyses to submit to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Member of the Rotman Research Institute team at Baycrest.• Facilitated six series of biweekly cognitive training workshops, each serving 10-12 adults aged 55-84. • Provided front-line administrative and software support for older adult participants via telephone, email and in-person meetings. • Liaised between the Program Manager, Lab Manager and participant to ensure that each individual is supported throughout the duration of the cognitive training program.• Organized… Show more Member of the Rotman Research Institute team at Baycrest.• Facilitated six series of biweekly cognitive training workshops, each serving 10-12 adults aged 55-84. • Provided front-line administrative and software support for older adult participants via telephone, email and in-person meetings. • Liaised between the Program Manager, Lab Manager and participant to ensure that each individual is supported throughout the duration of the cognitive training program.• Organized, entered and manipulated several bodies of data to create accurate files and databases.• Manipulated existing databases to identify, recruit and register study participants. • Administered extensive telephone interviews to obtain personal medical history and evaluate eligibility.• Compiled, coded, scored and processed psychometric measures, including the WASI-II, ComQol-A5.• Conducted an assortment of patient cognitive status evaluations, including the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status screening. • Created, compiled and maintained accurate participant files and financial reimbursementpaperwork for each study participant. Show less

Master Of Professional Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis

Honours Bachelor Of Arts With Distinction, Psycholinguistics And Cognitive Science, Co-Op

Activities and Societies: Linguistics Students Association, Computation and Psycholinguistics Laboratory