Paige Houghton
Taunton
Summary
Passionate Registered Behavior Technician with extensive experience in providing ABA therapy in multiple settings (in-home, clinic, inclusion classrooms). Skilled in creating and implementing individualized treatment plans and fostering client independence. Proficient in data-driven decision making and crisis management, while effectively utilizing augmentative communication devices to empower clients. Committed to promoting positive behavior change and enhancing independence and social skills development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Regis College Autism Center
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and other behavior analytic strategies.
- Conducted several functional behavior assessments and consequence analyses to determine functions of maladaptive behaviors and determine effective treatment to decrease them.
- Conducted and scored several skills assessments (i.e. VB-MAPP) to identify areas requiring intervention.
- Served as a case manager to create treatment goals in their entirety (i.e. name, instructional plan, teaching procedure, mastery criteria) and respective procedures for implementation (i.e. task analyses, chaining procedures, shaping procedures, toilet training procedures)
- Created monthly progress reports with client goal and behavior data (i.e. level of progress, current phase, behavior trend, next steps) and presented to stakeholders (parents and caregivers).
- Promoted independence and skill acquisition amongst clients by implementing individualized ABA treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Decreased instances of maladaptive behavior occurrences by using behavior analytic techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients.
- Observed, monitored, and recorded target behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Integrated clients into an inclusion setting and promoted socialization amongst same-aged peers.
- Collaborated with ABA professionals in a clinic setting along with classroom teachers in an inclusion setting.
- Collaborated with SLP, OT, and Feeding professionals on client interdisciplinary teams.
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
- Served clients with severe aggression, self injury, and comorbid diagnoses (i.e. seizure disorders, Hypothalamic Hamartoma)
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication via AAC devices.
- Developed rapport with clients and families within client homes, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Regis College
Weston, MA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Speech Language Pathology
Stonehill College
Easton, MA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Coyle & Cassidy High School
Taunton, MA05-2018
Skills
- Natural environment teaching
- Augmentative communication devices
- Case management
- Parent and caregiver training
- Social skills development
- Discrete trial training
- Token economy systems
- Transition planning
- Differential reinforcement schedules
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Regis College Autism Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
06.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Regis College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Speech Language Pathology
Stonehill College
High School Diploma -
Coyle & Cassidy High School
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