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Emily P.

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I have been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2012. I received my masters in Behavior Analysis in 2012 from Simmons University, and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis there as well. I have a background in special education. I first worked with deaf blind adolescents at a residential school, helping the students gain independence with daily self-care tasks and leisure skills. When I got my masters degree, I moved to working with children and adults with...

I have been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2012. I received my masters in Behavior Analysis in 2012 from Simmons University, and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis there as well. I have a background in special education. I first worked with deaf blind adolescents at a residential school, helping the students gain independence with daily self-care tasks and leisure skills. When I got my masters degree, I moved to working with children and adults with autism, ADHD, and other developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes, schools, and clinic settings using a behavioral framework. Currently, I work as a professor at Simmons University, teaching masters-level students in behavior analysis while I work toward my PhD. My research interests include maximizing student learning outcomes using fluency-based and generative instruction methods (basically, how can we teach better so students learn better?).

I am eager to use my skills to teach executive functioning skills, self-management, or anything that you would like to improve on. I take a behavioral approach, meaning I assess student motivation to learn the skill, provide ample practice opportunities, and ensure that the student is acquiring the skill through frequent assessment and data collection. I love to find ways to make learning fun and enjoyable for both the learner and the teacher! I have skills working with young children all the way through adults, so I am happy to help any student!

I also have a particular interest in all things fiber arts, so if you are interested in learning how to knit, crochet, spin, or weave, I'm your gal!

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Education

University of Mary Washington
Psychology
Simmons University
Masters
Simmons University
PhD

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. I have worked with children as young as 2 years old to adults as old as 26 years old, with varying degrees of severity on the spectrum (level 3 through level 1). I have helped my clients learn new skills--everything from being able to communicate their wants and needs to being more successful with their everyday relationships, to helping them manage their time and find better organizational methods. I take a behavioral approach to education, meaning I first work with the person to identify their priorities and goals, assess their current skill level, and then build a plan to teach the skill they want to learn, taking meaningful data and assessing along the way to ensure their goals are being met. I use a positive reinforcement approach, meaning students access what they need to show them they are learning the thing they want to learn.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I have worked for 13 years as a behavior analyst, and in that time worked with a variety of clients who required support in executive function skills. I created programming that taught everything from basic time management to social decision making to self-management skills. I use a behavioral approach to instruction, where I conduct assessment to determine where the learner is with the skill, work with the learner to teach it in a way that works best for them, provide practice opportunities and reinforcement, and collect data to ensure they are meeting their goals.
Needlework

Needlework

I have been a knitter for 20 years, and have knit everything from basic hats and scarves to sweaters, shawls, and afghans. I also crochet (I made myself a dress recently!), spin, and weave on rigid heddle and inkle looms. I dabble in embroidery and cross-stitch. I am skilled at following patterns and can help others interpret them. I have also taught several people how to knit, and a former client on the autism spectrum how to crochet.
Psychology

Psychology

I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology, and have since gone on to get a masters degree in Behavior Analysis, which is often considered a subset of psychology. I am currently working on my PhD in applied behavior analysis.
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