Needhi Awasthi

Dedicated and compassionate Behavioural Therapist with 1 year of experience working with children, including children with special needs, with a strong interest in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech and language development, and child development. Experienced in implementing individualized intervention strategies, supporting communication and social skills, managing challenging behaviours, and maintaining positive therapeutic environments. Passionate about helping children develop functional communication, independence, social interaction, and adaptive skills through structured and evidence-based approaches.

Behavioural Therapist - Butterfly Learnings

(2025-08)

• Provide individualized behavioural intervention and therapy to children with developmental and behavioural needs.
• Implement ABA-based strategies under appropriate supervision and individualized treatment plans.
• Work on communication, socialization, attention, imitation, play, and adaptive skills.
• Support children in developing functional communication and their ability to express needs and wants.
• Use positive reinforcement and structured teaching techniques to encourage desired behaviours.
• Assist in identifying and managing challenging behaviours through appropriate behavioural strategies.
• Maintain session records and monitor children's progress toward therapeutic goals.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary professionals to support consistent intervention.
• Create a safe, supportive, and child-friendly therapeutic environment.

Relevant Experience – Working with Children with Special Needs

1 Year Experience

• Worked directly with children requiring additional developmental, behavioural, and learning support.
• Supported development of communication, social, cognitive, and daily living skills.
• Used child-centred and individualized approaches according to each child's needs.
• Encouraged participation through play-based activities and positive reinforcement.
• Observed behavioural patterns and documented progress during intervention sessions.

MA - Psychology (2023)