Saloni Sahu

Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with almost 10 years of experience supporting special needs children aged 3–16 across clinical, educational, and home-based settings. Holds dual master's degrees in Counselling Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis. Expertise in ABA interventions focused on building communication and self-help skills across home, school, and community settings.

Skilled in conducting assessments, designing and implementing individualized education and behaviour intervention plans, training and supervising trainees, and coaching parents. Combines clinical ABA expertise with high school Psychology teaching experience and a strong background in special education (ADHD, Autism, and Learning Disabilities).

Behaviour Analyst - London, UK

(2022-09)

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and design individualized ABA intervention plans for children with a range of developmental and behavioural needs.
• Train and supervise a team of trainees and behaviour technicians, providing ongoing coaching and fidelity checks.
• Deliver parent training sessions to build caregiver capacity and ensure consistency of intervention across home and community settings.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIPs), and curriculum-based programs.
• Utilize Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to support and expand client communication.
• Provide school shadowing support, embedding ABA techniques within mainstream classroom settings.
• Prepare clients for independent living through targeted functional skills programming.
• Monitor client progress through ongoing data collection and analysis, adjusting programs as needed.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams and families.

Behaviour Technician - Blossoms ABA Limited - UK

(2022-01 - 2022-08)

• Delivered 1:1 home-based ABA therapy tailored to individual client goals.
• Implemented behaviour management strategies across school and home settings.
• Recorded session data and maintained regular communication with parents and supervisors.
• Planned engaging activities to teach appropriate play and social skills.
• Participated in team meetings to collaborate on and review student progress.

Supply Teacher for Children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) - Various Schools - Wales

(2021-10 - 2022-12)

• Provided supply teaching support to students with additional learning needs across multiple schools, adapting instruction to individual requirements.

Positive Behaviour Support Worker - Seven Dimension - Wales

(2021-12 - 2022-01)

• Supported the implementation of positive behaviour support strategies for individuals with complex needs.

Counselling Psychologist - Talk to Angel (Online)

(2021-03 - 2021-08)

• Provided online counselling psychology services, supporting clients with a range of psychological and emotional needs.

High School Psychology and Language Arts Teacher - International Digital Schooling (Online)

(2019-09 - 2021-08)

• Taught Psychology and Language Arts to high school students in an online learning environment.

Special Educator (SEN Educator) - Manav Rachna International School - India

(2018-04 - 2021-08)

• Supported students with special educational needs through individualized instruction and behaviour support.

Behaviour Technician - Sambhavam Centre for Autism - India

(2017-12 - 2018-03)

• Delivered behaviour technician support to children with autism, implementing ABA-based programs.

MSc - Applied Behaviour Analysis and Therapies - University of South Wales (2021-09 - 2022-09)

Postgraduate Diploma - Special Education (ADHD, Autism, and Learning Disabilities) - Asian College of Teachers (2020-02 - 2020-02)

International Diploma - TESOL/TEFL (220-Hour) - Asian College of Teachers (2020-05 - 2020-05)

MA - Psychological Counselling - Bangalore University (2017-09 - 2017-09)

BA - Psychology and Philosophy - Delhi University (2015-07 - 2015-07)