Louise R. Wheeldin MSc. Board Certified Behaviour Analyst

Case Manager at Child Autism UK
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Doncaster, England, United Kingdom, GB
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Good at management and developing policies and procedures. Giving the team direction and leadership. Dedicated to her work and aims for a high standard. Excellent at teaching and passing on new skills. Possesses excellent communication skills and is good at problem solving. I have found Louise to be a dedicated a loyal student, and is always a pleasure to be in her company. I find her very inspiring. She is currently one of my students with Tutorcare.

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Credentials

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
    Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
    May, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • PEAK ABA Level 1 Training
    Peak ABA Solutions (PAS)
    Nov, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Registered Behavior TechnicianTM (RBT®)
    Queen's University Belfast
    May, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 3 Award on Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults
    First Aid Awards Ltd
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Child Autism UK
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Case Manager
      • May 2018 - Present

      Extensive experience of working at home and in schools (mainstream and specialist) to implement effective teaching and behaviour support plans underpinned by the science of Behavioural Analysis. Experienced in VB-Mapp, ABLLS-r and AFLS assessments, developing IEP goals, writing reports for Tribunals, Annual reviews and delivering training to ABA tutors, Teaching Assistants and other professionals. Extensive experience of working at home and in schools (mainstream and specialist) to implement effective teaching and behaviour support plans underpinned by the science of Behavioural Analysis. Experienced in VB-Mapp, ABLLS-r and AFLS assessments, developing IEP goals, writing reports for Tribunals, Annual reviews and delivering training to ABA tutors, Teaching Assistants and other professionals.

  • Self-Employed
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Applied Behaviour Analysis Supervisor
      • Sep 2017 - Present

      I deliver teaching using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) at client's homes and in schools on a consultancy basis. I work alongside the teaching team to analyse problem behaviour and develop behaviour reduction plans based on the principles of ABA. I carry out functional behaviour assessments, and regularly conduct and update standardised assessment for each client using the VBMAPP, ABLLS-R and AFLS. I contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs), attend annual reviews and evaluate programmes, using baseline recordings and progression data, to monitor the client’s development and skill acquisition. I provide ongoing training, guidance and demonstrations to teachers and teaching assistants to maximise client progress and promote effective teaching practice. I also supervise two home-based ABA programmes with a nine-year-old male and a five-year-old male both of whom have a diagnosis of ASD. I train others including parents and induction training for new tutors, and oversee each client’s behaviour support plans and skills development programmes. I contribute at their school IEP meetings and write annual review reports including the graphing of data for the consulting BCBA.

  • Self Employed/ Consultancy
    • Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapist
      • Feb 2013 - May 2018

      Since 2013 I have worked on a consultancy basis with children and young adults who have been diagnosed with ASD, Learning Disabilities and ADHD. My current caseload comprises: ABA Supervisor at Hilltop Special School (South Yorkshire) and Alfreton Park Community Special School (Derbyshire) For both clients I supervise and work alongside the teaching team and other professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Sensory Integration Therapists. I design and oversee the implementation of positive behaviour support plans and carry out functional behaviour assessments, demonstrating to staff and external professionals the function(s) of behaviour. Working in collaboration with the teaching team, I analyse data and design strategies to promote a reduction in challenging behaviour. I write progress reports and evaluate programmes through the use of baseline recordings and progression data, to monitor their effectiveness for the individual. I contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and annual reviews and deliver training to professionals and parents.

  • Blue Stars Autism
    • Assistant Consultant
      • Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

      I volunteered at the 11 week Saturday Learning Centre which was developed by a team of autism professionals with a mission of making early intervention accessible to parents by giving them the skills to work with their child effectively in the home environment. Working alongside the two consulting BCBAs I oversaw the assessment and implementation of each child's programme and delivered direct training to the learning mentors and parents. I volunteered at the 11 week Saturday Learning Centre which was developed by a team of autism professionals with a mission of making early intervention accessible to parents by giving them the skills to work with their child effectively in the home environment. Working alongside the two consulting BCBAs I oversaw the assessment and implementation of each child's programme and delivered direct training to the learning mentors and parents.

  • Focusability
    • Deputy Manager
      • Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

      I assisted the Service Manager in running a Day Care Centre and Community Support Service for people with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and adults with challenging behaviour. I developed the relatively new service by marketing it at Local Forums and working with Special Needs Schools, Social Services departments and Health departments. I assisted the Service Manager in running a Day Care Centre and Community Support Service for people with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and adults with challenging behaviour. I developed the relatively new service by marketing it at Local Forums and working with Special Needs Schools, Social Services departments and Health departments.

  • J S PARKER LIMITED
    • Acquired Brain Injury Support and Rehabilitation Assistant
      • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

      I worked for a client with Acquired Brain Injury, delivering and evaluating rehabilitation programmes for both her cognitive and physical impairments. I supported her to carry out executive skills such as budgeting, managing appointments and assisting with correspondence. I also supported her to develop and maintain a social life by accessing social and employment opportunities. I worked closely with a bereavement psychologist, occupational therapist and the client’s friends and family. I worked for a client with Acquired Brain Injury, delivering and evaluating rehabilitation programmes for both her cognitive and physical impairments. I supported her to carry out executive skills such as budgeting, managing appointments and assisting with correspondence. I also supported her to develop and maintain a social life by accessing social and employment opportunities. I worked closely with a bereavement psychologist, occupational therapist and the client’s friends and family.

  • Addaction
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Substance Misuse Project Worker
      • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

      I worked with clients to address their substance misuse issues. Acting as both supporter and facilitator, I drew up care plans to assist them through and beyond the challenges they faced as result of substance dependency. I worked with them to make positive changes in their lives, not only in their abstinence from substances, but in other areas such as accessing employment or volunteer opportunities and ensuring they abided with any probation terms. My role included assessing clients, carrying out triage and comprehensive assessment as required and making onward referrals to specialist agencies. I utilised psychological interventions, motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and harm minimisation strategies with clients, depending on individual need. During my time working for Addaction I trained to be a practitioner of a pilot therapy, which is delivered online, called 'Breaking Free Online' and worked on implementing this in to the service provided at Boston.

  • Four Seasons Health Care
    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Home Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

      I was Care Home Manager for a 40 bed EMI Home and was chiefly responsible for all the care and ancillary staff and making sure the quality of the service and care provided met the CQC requirements. My role included running a business: monitoring business performance, fundraising, negotiating contracts, working within a budget and developing clear policies and practices regarding quality standards. I also recruited, trained and supervised the care assistants and domestic staff working within the home. During my time as manager I ensured all staff were undertaking NVQ level 2 or 3. Additionally, I reviewed and restructured the complaints procedure and I set up an induction programme for new starters, ensuring they were fully inducted in to the home with adequate time for training, development and personal reflection.

  • Rampton Hospital NHS
    • Psychology Trainee
      • Mar 2009 - Jan 2013

      I was responsible for the provision of specialist assessments and treatment related to patients within the Personality Disordered Directorate. I provided specialist advice and consultation on the patients rehabilitation and care to psychologist and non-psychologist colleagues. I facilitated group therapy using the CBT model and ran the Violence Reduction Programme, Sex Offender Treatment Programme and Substance Misuse Group. I was in charge of managing my own caseloads, some of which were complex cases. I contributed to the review of the Patient Care Pathway and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings. My role involved regularly interviewing patients on a one-to-one basis or in small groups and carrying out risk assessments and psychometric tests. I was involved in training, supervision and team meetings: including the supervision of others.

  • Private Client
    • Personal Assistant - Learning Disabilities
      • Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

      I supported a client with Learning Disabilties to live independently in her own home and enabled her to attend a variety of activities to address her social anxiety and agoraphobia. I supported her with household tasks, shopping, cleaning and cooking, prompting her as needed. I also assisted her with adminsitrative duties and enabled her to access community services such as weight watchers and fitness classes. I supported a client with Learning Disabilties to live independently in her own home and enabled her to attend a variety of activities to address her social anxiety and agoraphobia. I supported her with household tasks, shopping, cleaning and cooking, prompting her as needed. I also assisted her with adminsitrative duties and enabled her to access community services such as weight watchers and fitness classes.

  • Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Treatment Programme Facilitator
      • Feb 2007 - Feb 2009

      I completed intensive training to deliver the Sex Offender Treatment Programme and worked with a team of Psychologists and Probation Officers to deliver the programme to a group of offenders. This involved a thorough assessment process and detailed report writing, to record their progress through their treatment, as well as preparing documents and testimonies at parole hearings. I completed intensive training to deliver the Sex Offender Treatment Programme and worked with a team of Psychologists and Probation Officers to deliver the programme to a group of offenders. This involved a thorough assessment process and detailed report writing, to record their progress through their treatment, as well as preparing documents and testimonies at parole hearings.

  • HM Prison Service
    • Prison Officer
      • Jul 2007 - Sep 2008

      I carried out security duties as required, ensuring that all incidents were reported and dealt with effectively, including bullying, assaults, substance misuse and self harm. I prepared detailed reports pertaining to the prisoners well being and conduct. I carried out security duties as required, ensuring that all incidents were reported and dealt with effectively, including bullying, assaults, substance misuse and self harm. I prepared detailed reports pertaining to the prisoners well being and conduct.

  • North Lincolnshire Care Ltd
    • Home Manager
      • Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

      My role as home manager involved the assessment of service user's needs and overseeing the 26 members of staff to make sure each service user’s care plan was implemented accordingly. I was responsible for the ordering and administering of medication and arranging the transportation of service users to ensure they could attend external medical appointments. I travelled to potential service users’ homes or visited them in hospital and carried out a thorough assessment of their physical and psychological needs to determine whether such needs would be met at the care home. I ensured all staff were aware of and up to date with CQC policies and procedures and promoted professional development by encouraging care staff to complete NVQ or equivalent qualifications. I facilitated regular staff supervision, chairing monthly staff meetings and organising staff rotas as well as dealing with disputes and conflicts. Additionally, I managed the finances of the home including attendance at quarterly reviews of budget management where I presented reports analysing the homes expenditure.

    • Assistant Manager
      • Jun 2004 - Jul 2006

      I assisted the home manager by ordering, documenting and administering medication and assisted in the continuous updating of clients care plans. I worked alongside the manager conducting comprehensive assessments of prospective service users. I liaised with the wider multi-disciplinary team involved in their care. I encouraged and promoted independence in the service users and was solely responsible for the arranging of activities both inside and outside of the home. I was key worker to a group of service users and was directly responsible for over-seeing the implementation and review of their care plans. I also created training packages and delivered training to less senior members of staff and was involved in developing and leading the induction programme for new staff members to the home.

Education

  • Queen's University Belfast
    MSc Applied Behavioural Analysis, Applied Behavior Analysis
    2016 - 2019
  • Queen's University Belfast
    Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Applied Behavior Analysis
    2015 - 2016
  • Tutor Care Ltd
    Level 5 Diploma In Leadership and Management for Social Care Services, Social Work
    2012 - 2014
  • The University of Hull
    Bachelor of Science (BSc) Psychology and Criminology, Social Sciences
    2002 - 2005

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