Amirul Fahim

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 7 years of experience delivering evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in the United States and Bangladesh. Hands-on experience providing support to children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities and autism. Experienced in conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs), designing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs), training staff, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes.

Passionate about delivering compassionate, data-driven, family-centered services that promote meaningful and lasting behavior change.

Residential Program Specialist (BCBA) at Anderson Center for Autism (2023-01 – Present)

• Trains and implements positive behavioral supports using the Behavior Skill Training (BST) framework.
• Conduct assessments (ABLLS-R, AFLS etc.) and plan development based on individual needs.
• Develop Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
• Implement ABA techniques including NET, DTT, and PECS to increase language and communication, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills, and daily living skills.
• Work with children, adolescents, and adults with ASD, developmental delays and disorders, and behavioral disorders in Residence and School settings.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team (OT, SLPs) to implement behavioral interventions.
• Uses Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) that have proactive teachable moments and replacement skills as its primary component of support.
• Commitment to professional development and staying updated with best practices in the field.

Trainee (International Scholar) at Anderson Center for Autism (2021-08 – 2022-07)

• Hands on intensive training on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Work with children (Ages 7 to 21) with ASD, development delays and disorders, and behavioral disorders in Residence and School settings.
• Implement ABA techniques including NET, DTT, PECS.
• Assists to develop Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP) for clients.

Behavior Therapist at Inner Circle Pvt. Ltd. (Sister concern of Sajida Foundation) (2019-02 – 2021-07)

• Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays and disorders, and behavioral disorders.
• Collaborated with other professionals who assist children in different areas: Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
• Implemented ABA techniques including DTT, and PECS to increase language and communication, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills, and daily living skills.
• Designed and incorporated various support materials to facilitate programs and to support learning and assessments.
• Track each individual's progress with graphs and daily data collection.

Trainee Psychologist at Institute for Pediatric Neurodisorder and Autism- IPNA in BSMMU (2018-08 – 2018-08)

Field Research Assistant at Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU) (2017-03 – 2017-08)

Masters of Science (MS) in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – SUNY Empire State University (2026-05)

Masters of Science (MS) in Psychology – University of Dhaka (2017-12)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – University of Dhaka (2016-12)