Sahar Omed is a Behaviour Therapist at Progressive Steps Training and Consultation Inc. She has a diploma in Developmental Service Work and is currently pursing a Bachelor of Behavioural Science. She has experience working with both children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities, including ASD. Sahar works directly with individuals with ASD to help improve their quality of life and reach their goals. 

 

Sahar has always had a passion for working to support individuals reach their best potential in life. By using ABA strategies, she can ensure that the individuals are getting the best support possible. She ensures that the support is individualized, the voices of the clients are heard throughout, and that they are able to engage in learning through fun and creative ways. By using a holistic and collaborative approach that puts the needs of the client first, she can ensure they are receiving the best possible outcome.    

 

In her free time, Sahar enjoys reading books, learning new recipes to cook and bake, exploring the beauty of nature, and spending time with loves ones. 

Experience

• 3 years as a developmental service worker in residential and classroom settings

• Worked with children and teenagers with ASD, some with complex needs

• Staff training

• Internship Experience in a classroom

  • Used visual tools such as daily schedules, PECS, apps on the iPad and other visuals to engage students in verbal and non-verbal communication (e.g., to help with classroom routines, transitioning, making expectations clear)

  • Created visual tools and other tools for students, such as core language books, social stories, PECS, communication binders, etc. 

  • Helped to implement behavioural plans for challenging behaviours that students may have exhibited in the classroom (e.g., taught replacement behaviour techniques) 

• Employment experience in a residential setting 

  • Provided person-directed support to individuals with complex needs 

  • Assisted in creating and implementing behavioural support plans for individuals with complex needs (e.g., toileting, shower routines, travelling in company van)

  • Assisted individuals with personal care, activities of daily living, and acquiring basic skills that will ensure their highest possible quality of life

• Presented a poster at the annual ONTABA conference ​

• Participating in the assessment of challenging behaviour including functional analysis 

 

Education & Training

• Diploma in Developmental Service Work with Honours 

• Bachelor of Behaviour Science (in progress)

• CPR and First Aid Certified (Level B)

• CPI certified 

• UMAB certified 

• 40-hour Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) Course

• Skill-Based Treatment