Lauretta Bastian, M.S., ABA, BCBA
Senior Behaviour Therapist
Lauretta Bastian is a Senior Behaviour Therapist with Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc. She is involved in the development and implementation of programming and provides training and supervision to Behaviour therapists supporting clients.
Lauretta has over 10 years of of experience delivering ABA services to children diagnosed with ASD and learning disabilities in various settings such as clinics, schools and private in-home services. She is passionate about providing evidence-based treatment based on the individualized needs of the clients and their families, in order to reach our common goal- which is an opportunity for these individuals to integrate into society and enhance their overall quality of life as adults.
In her personal time, Lauretta loves developing her culinary skills by exploring various ethinic foods, as well as spending time outdoors gardening, going for hikes or walks on the beach or playing basketball with her friends and family.
Experience
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10+ years of ABA implementation, program development, training, and collaborating with other professionals to develop enriched individualized programming for clients
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5+ years supervising ABA programs and implementation of behavioural strategies
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Training to schools/daycares, staff, and caregivers on:
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Behavioural data collection
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Incorporating ABA strategies within natural opportunities in the settings (i.e. classroom, home)
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Implementing evidence-based skill curriculums
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Presented posters at local conferences
Education & Training
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Master's Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis
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Post-graduate program in Autism and Behavioural Science
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Honours in Bachelor of Science specializing in Psychology
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Crisis prevention
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PEAK Level 1 certification, PEAK ABA Solutions
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Precision Teaching
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Practical Functional Analysis & Skill-Based Treatment of Severe Challenging Behaviour
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Preschool Life Skills