Sneha Francis

Senior Behavior Therapist/ Junior Supervisor

Early Education • Part time

May 2026 - Oct 2026 • 5 mos

As a Junior Supervisor at Early Autism Ventures in Bengaluru, I was responsible for the complete clinical management of children with autism, working with a caseload of five clients, one of whom I also served as the primary therapist. I reached this role through two successive promotions, first from Behavior Therapist to Senior Behavior Therapist and then to Junior Supervisor, each following a formal performance evaluation. In this position, I took ownership of cases independently from the moment a child came in for consultation. I conducted standardized assessments, including the VB-MAPP and ABLLS, to establish a clear baseline of each child’s language, learning, and daily living skills, and to identify barriers that might affect their progress. Based on these findings, I wrote detailed assessment reports for families and the clinical team, and developed Individualized Education Plans with measurable goals, defined mastery criteria, and appropriate teaching procedures. Where a child displayed challenging behaviors, I conducted functional assessments and designed Behavior Intervention Plans that included clear operational definitions, antecedent strategies, replacement behaviors, and consistent consequence procedures. Throughout the course of intervention, I monitored progress through ongoing data collection and graph analysis, using trends in the data to decide when to modify targets, adjust prompting levels, change reinforcement strategies, or move a skill into maintenance and generalization. As the primary therapist for one client, I delivered direct sessions using both Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Teaching, applying techniques such as prompting, prompt fading, modeling, shaping, and systematic reinforcement. This hands-on work kept my clinical skills sharp and

Clinical Psychology Intern

Mind and Brain Hospital

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 • 1 mo

Observed psychiatric sessions for disorders including OCD, GAD, and schizophrenia. Administered and interpreted psychological tests (MCMI-III, BDI-II, HAM-A). Prepared case histories and mental status examinations. Assisted in CBT-based interventions, cognitive restructuring, and JPMR for anxiety regulation within a multidisciplinary team.