Louise Armitage
Carrum Downs
Summary
Experienced Behavioural Therapist specialising in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Skilled in developing and implementing individualized behaviour intervention plans, conducting functional behaviour assessments, and utilising evidence-based practices to promote positive behaviour change.
Also proficient in utilising various behavioural techniques, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Verbal Behaviour (VB), and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Experienced in data collection, analysis, and progress monitoring. Committed to providing high-quality, individualized therapy services to improve clients' quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavioual Therapist
Lizard Centre
06.2024 - Current
- Reduced challenging behaviours by conducting functional behaviour trials (CAB1 to CAB10) and developing appropriate interventions.
- Developed a rapport with clients by utilising empathy and active listening skills, building rapport and creating a supportive therapeutic environment conducive to learning.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviours, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Implemented behavioural intervention plans created by supervisors.
- Developed behaviour intervention plans with clients based on principles of applied behaviour analysis.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment (Via DigiNext software).
- Visited clients at their home, school/kindergarten to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies that were practised for confronting problems constructively.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC02-2026
No Degree - Medical Neuroscience
Coursea
Online01-2025
No Degree - Statistics
Stanford
Melbourne, VIC12-2024
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Behavioural intervention
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioural plan management
- Self-management
- Autism expertise
- Emotional regulation
- Behaviour support plans
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Behaviour modification
Timeline
Behavioual Therapist
Lizard Centre
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
Swinburne University of Technology
No Degree - Medical Neuroscience
Coursea
No Degree - Statistics
Stanford
Similar Profiles
Emily IddlesEmily Iddles
Behavioural Therapist Assistant at The Lizard CentreBehavioural Therapist Assistant at The Lizard Centre
Kiran Deep KaurKiran Deep Kaur
Behavioral Therapist at Lizard Children's CentreBehavioral Therapist at Lizard Children's Centre
Vince HeissVince Heiss
Operations Manager at Digital LizardOperations Manager at Digital Lizard