Sherry Spencer, M.A., BCBA

Experience

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  Kennedy Krieger Institute

  Jul 2001 - Jul 2003

  Clinical Specialist

  *Assist in the development and evaluation of individual assessment and treatment plans for children with developmental disabilities and severe behavior disorders*Manage individual cases by conducting sessions, collecting data, and developing, implementing, and reviewing behavior protocols*Train parents and other essential staff in the correct implementation of treatment protocols and appropriate data collection *Training new clinical staff in behavioral protocols*Maintain interdisciplinary contact*Complete appropriate case documentation, including progress notes and data analysis with graphing. *Present up-to-date case related information to a group consisting of peers and supervisors*Attend and participate in state and national conferences Show less

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  Quality Behavioral Outcomes

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2005

  Behavior Consultant

  *Provide school and home-based consultation through partnering with educational staff, parents, and district personnel **Consultation services included: the provision of education and training in Behavior Analysis, with an emphasis on positive behavior management techniques, conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, developing Positive Behavior Support plans, and developing IEP goals *Conduct staff and parent training on positive behavior management techniques and data collection *Assist in the development of social skills through small group instruction and adult facilitation in natural settings*Evaluate autistic preschoolers using the Assessment of Basic Language and Learner Skills (ABLLS)*Develop curriculum for and content of early childhood programs that focus on communication, daily living skills, social skills, and academic readiness skills*Supervision and training of classroom and home-based staff members, on implementing Verbal Behavior, Discrete Trial Training, Incidental Teaching, and facilitated play components of educational programming*Deliver staff development workshops covering topics ranging from identification of behavioral function to the various teaching methodologies used in a preschool classroom*Develop early childhood assessment and intervention reference manuals, as well as social validity measures related to the delivery of services Show less

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  Trumpet Behavioral Health

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2013

  Senior Clinician

  *Oversee the development and implementation of instructional programming and behavior intervention plans for children on the autism spectrum *Provide ongoing staff training and support for all team members*Evaluate programs to ensure that the child's educational/functional needs are met*Conduct on-site supervision for each Clinician, to provide feedback, programming advice, and to ensure quality instruction for all students*Conduct intake and initial assessments for incoming clients*Oversee and edit assessment and program update reports for Clinicians in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies*Meet with Clinicians on a consistent basis to provide support and feedback on program development, collaboration with parents and educational staff, and the development and monitoring of goals and objectives*Provide ongoing supervision for BCBA candidates Show less

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  Avita Nova Academy

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Clinical Director of Northern California
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  Coastal Learning & Behavioral Services, Inc.

  Apr 2015 - now

  Founder and CEO

  Comprehensive behavioral and educational services based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis