Eric Sapi, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont.)
Clinical Supervisor
Eric Sapi is a Clinical Supervisor at Progressive Steps Training & Consultation Inc. He has a Master’s Degree in Applied Disability Studies, specializing in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA (Ont.)) Eric provides supervision of assessment and program implementation, program development, and behavioural consultation for clients and their families.
Eric has a passion for producing meaningful behaviour improvements for his clients and their families. He values providing evidence-based services with an emphasis on safety, rapport building, trustworthiness, empathy, and empowerment. He is ardent on helping clients develop functional living and communication skills to facilitate everyday life. Eric believes that collaborating with clients and caregivers to create ethically sound and individualized services is essential for optimal outcomes.
Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending time with family, playing sports, training martial arts, and going for hikes with his dog.
Experience
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Providing behavioural analytic services to children, youth, adults and their families including:
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Individualized skill assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS)
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Functional Behaviour Assessments (e.g., reduction and replacement of challenging and/or maladaptive behaviours)
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Behaviour Intervention Plans and individualized skill acquisition programs pertaining to daily living skills (e.g., toileting, school readiness, self-help, and social skills)
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Consulting with parents and support staff
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Parent, staff, and professionals training
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Collaborating with members of a multidisciplinary team to create and facilitate ABA-based services for clients and their families; this team includes OT, PT, SLP, BCBA, RBA and Psychology
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Training staff, care providers, and other professionals on:
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Naturalistic behavioural interventions.
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Functional living skills interventions.
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Challenging behaviour protocols.
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Antecedent Interventions.
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Developing language & verbal behaviour.
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Teaching Martial Arts embedded with ABA principles which aim to improve mental health, and physical wellness, and address key challenges in emotion regulation.
Education & Training
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Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
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Bachelor of Arts honours degree (Psychology)
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Master of Applied Disability Studies (Specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis)
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Practical Functional Analysis & Skill-Based Treatment of Severe Challenging Behaviour
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Acceptance and Commitment Training for Behaviour Analysts
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Nonviolent crisis intervention (CPI)
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Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR certified (level C)
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Certified PEERS® service provider