Vidhu Sudhindran
Carlingford,NSW
Summary
Experienced BCBA with a strong focus on behavior management and special education. Possessing extensive knowledge of developing behaviour plans. Dedicated to providing effective support and guidance. Committed to making a positive impact on individuals' lives. Bringing twelve years of valuable experience in the field. Well-equipped to contribute to the success of any team or organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Analyst
Bright Eyes Early Intervention
2019.02 - Current
- Worked with clients ages between 2.5- 18 years with ASD and ADHD.
- Maintained detailed documentation on client progress, treatment adjustments, and other relevant information to ensure continuity of care across all service providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for clients.
- Communicated effectively with team members, ensuring consistency in approach and alignment of goals across all providers.
- Collected and analyzed data to monitor client progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Developed behaviour plans for various behaviours of concern.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented behavior plans by analyzing data to determine areas of improvement or success.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and inform treatment planning.
- Reduced challenging behaviors by conducting thorough assessments and creating targeted intervention plans.
- Consulted with families on best practices for supporting their loved ones in achieving behavioral goals.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, teachers and social workers to provide aholistic approach to care for clients.
- Trained staff on effective behavior management techniques, improving client outcomes and staff confidence.
- Supported clients in meeting their individual objectives through consistent evaluation and tailored interventions.
- Provided professional and emotional support and supervision to staff members within organisation.
- Contributed to positive organizational culture by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Sat in on Restrictive Practice panels to RP recommendations and Fade out plans.
Behaviour Consultant
APSuccess
2022.11 - 2023.11
- Worked with adults with disability to develop behaviour plans.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing various behaviours of concern.
- Presented trainings to educate community members about various aspects of behavioural health and intervention strategies.
- Provided ongoing support to families, helping them understand and manage client behaviour more effectively.
- Provided clinical supervision to staff within organization.
- Conducted functional behaviour assessments to identify underlying causes of problematic behaviors and inform treatment planning.
- Increased client engagement and progress with effective communication and rapport-building techniques.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Behaviour Specialist and Program Supervisor
Bright Eyes Early Intervention
2018.08 - 2019.02
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Design and implement skill acquisition programs for clients in various settings.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Perform Functional behaviour assessments to determine function of behaviour of concern.
- Documentation and progress summaries to report client progress to NDIS.
- Ran team meetings and conducted overlaps to train team members on how to run skill acquisition programs.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
- Improved team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.
- Facilitated workshops for professional development of junior staff members.
Private Behaviour Therapist (Junior)
Private Families
2016.09 - 2020.01
- Worked with families with children aged between 2-7 years.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Implemented treatment plans.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
- Fostered supportive environment, leading to increased patient satisfaction and engagement.
Junior Behaviour Therapist
Bright Eyes Early Intervention
2018.01 - 2018.08
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving therapeutic relationship.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Implemented programs developed by supervisors.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
Behavior Therapist
Private Family
2016.02 - 2016.06
- Worked with a family, whose child was diagnosed with Level 3 ASD (age 9).
- Provided one-on-one therapy.
- Curated and applied an Individualized Education Plan based on behaviors observed during sessions.
- This included behavior programs run at various settings (parks, shops, community), to help improve social skills and independence.
- Behavior Intervention Plan developed for target behaviors.
- Regular school visits to observe behaviors in class.
- Worked in conjunction with Special Education team in schools to optimize productivity.
- Behavior Programs and interventions provided to school to help with behaviors in the classroom.
- Provided Parent training sessions.
Behavior Therapist and Case Supervisor
Trijog - Center for Educational and Psychological Assessment
2014.08 - 2016.06
- Worked with 19 clients, ages ranging between ages 2 and 7
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing foundation for successful behavioural change.
- Administered therapy and behaviour intervention in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Formulating behaviour interventions for each child according to target behaviours
- Improved client behaviour by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Developed progress reports and behaviour plans.
- Conducting parent sessions to discuss progress of child and application of home plans
- Collaborated with various professionals to help clients cope with various environments.
- Provided staff training and supervision on conducting behaviour plans and implementing behaviour programs.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Facilitated social skills groups, enhancing peer interaction and communication abilities among clients.
Behavior Therapist
Anusang -Center for Educational and Psychological Assessment
2014.11 - 2016.01
- Worked with 4 clients, aged between 3 and 10.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioural change.
- Administered therapy and behaviour intervention in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Formulating behaviour interventions for each child according to target behaviours.
- Improved client behaviour by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Developed progress reports and behaviour plans.
- Conducting parent sessions to discuss progress of child and application of home plans.
- Collaborated with various professionals to help clients cope with various environments.
- Provided staff training and supervision on conducting behaviour plans and implementing behaviour programs.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Facilitated social skills groups, enhancing peer interaction and communication abilities among clients.
Lead Therapist
Hamad Centre for special needs
2012.09 - 2013.12
- Worked with a team of students and was Lead Therapist to two clients.
- As Lead Therapist, responsibilities included: Helping put together a curriculum for the student based on his/her skill set.
- Suggest modifications to the curriculum to suit the student's educational needs Helped formulate behavior intervention plan and modify it, according to students' requirements.
- Worked on monthly progress reports and conducted parent sessions to discuss progress of the child and how the child's learning can be applied at home.
- Conducted home therapy in order to teach parents how to deal with child's problem behaviors at home as well as how to reinforce child in a social context.
- Along with the lead student, the team consisted of 10 other students (aged 8 - 18) with varied capabilities and skill sets.
- Other responsibilities included were: Worked with team on behavior analysis based on daily data.
- Assisted coach in teaching exercises like swimming and horse riding.
- Taking children out on trips to help them integrate into society and generalize everyday activities like ordering food in a restaurant, shopping, counting.
- Toilet trained an 8 year old student from using a diaper to independently asking for use of toilet and independent use of toilet.
- Facilitated group, art and play sessions with 2-6 clients at a time.
- Provided assistance to therapists in crisis management and de-escalation.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Denver, Colorado03.2018
Master of Science - Counselling Psychology
Christ University
Bengaluru, KA, India03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Economics
Fergusson College
Pune, MH03.2008
High School Diploma -
Abu Dhabi Indian School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates03.2005
Skills
- Individualized treatment planning
- Functional behaviour assessment
- Behavioural Intervention Plans
- Process implementation
- Developing Training protocols
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Parent and Staff Training
- Professional Supervision
- Collaborating with professionals across fields
References
Can be provided upon request.
Timeline
Behaviour Consultant
APSuccess
2022.11 - 2023.11
Behavior Analyst
Bright Eyes Early Intervention
2019.02 - Current
Behaviour Specialist and Program Supervisor
Bright Eyes Early Intervention
2018.08 - 2019.02
Junior Behaviour Therapist
Bright Eyes Early Intervention
2018.01 - 2018.08
Private Behaviour Therapist (Junior)
Private Families
2016.09 - 2020.01
Behavior Therapist
Private Family
2016.02 - 2016.06
Behavior Therapist
Anusang -Center for Educational and Psychological Assessment
2014.11 - 2016.01
Behavior Therapist and Case Supervisor
Trijog - Center for Educational and Psychological Assessment
2014.08 - 2016.06
Lead Therapist
Hamad Centre for special needs
2012.09 - 2013.12
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Master of Science - Counselling Psychology
Christ University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Economics
Fergusson College
High School Diploma -
Abu Dhabi Indian School
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