Behavior Therapist InternAt — Galaxy Developments
Galaxy Developments provides evidence-based Applied Behavior Analytic services. Their highly trained clinicians and coaches are guided by decades of scientific research in learning and human behavior. In the clinic setting, children receive highly focused skill training sessions in a rich learning environment. Child-specific programs allow each child to work on unique skill sets that are needed the most based on the ongoing assessments each child receives. From structured 1:1 functional communication training to social skills training with peers, the clinic setting can capture incredible learning opportunities that aren’t always available in the home setting. In addition, 1:1 ABA therapy sessions are also offered in the comfort of the client’s own home. By working in the child’s home, we can assess crucial variables impacting the skill development of the child and offer environmental modifications to increase the child’s developmental progress and success
Tasks
1. Work directly with children with autism under observation of clinical supervisor
2. Observe behavior analytic strategies under the supervision of a supervisor.
Training
All interns must attend a welcome orientation that lasts 2 days, 3 hours each day for a total of 6 hours to review expectations. 20% of sessions with a client will be supervised directly in a 1:1 fashion, averaging about 1-2 times per week for direct mentorship. Interns will also shadow advanced behavior technicians for an opportunity to see a successful behavior analytic session.
Learning Outcomes
Behavior analysis teaches interns to interpret ongoing data to make informed data based decisions regarding client care. Students will learn to:
- Implement basic evidenced based behavior analytic principles in vivo with an actual client such as: positive reinforcement, high probability request sequence, and schedules of reinforcement.
- Receive feedback from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and implement that feedback immediately with an in-vivo client.
- Collect and input data to inform decision making.