Salena S, RBT, BS
Lead Behavior Therapist
Blue Bird Day Employee Since 2018
Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Credentials and Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician- BACB
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
Clinical Expertise
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Pediatrics
- Challenging Behaviors
- PECS use in ABA
Publications
(July 2020)Can We Go Outside Yet?
(June 2020) Social Skills: A Learned Behavior.
(June 2020) Family Addition: Fur Edition
(May 2020) Antidote To Screens.
My Story
I began my internship at Blue Bird Day to follow a path of physical therapy in pediatrics. A month into the internship, I fell in love with ABA and working with children on the ASD spectrum. It is incredibly rewarding to see a child learn a skill and watch them progress and master goals.
My Blue Bird Day
I enjoy working with such a diverse group of children and a diverse group of therapists. So much knowledge is gained from therapists of different concentrations by our collaborative therapy approach. This allows us to have a well-rounded approach when supplying services.
My Blue Bird Day Goals
- I will be continuing my education and earn my master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis to become a BCBA.
