Roles And Responsibilities
Typical duties of an ABA Therapist include assessing patient conditions, devising treatment strategies, offering therapy, tracking patient progress, tutoring the parents of patients on how to handle them, and filing and maintenance of reports.
- Utilize key communication skills to provide effective feedback to patients.
- Effectively communicate positive feedback to patients.
- Be able to recognize and respond to critical improvements in patient behaviors.
- Become familiar with and use behavioral redirection techniques.
- Know how to respond to negative behaviors appropriately.
- Provide written documentation on each patient.
Education & Skills
Cover letter for ABA Therapist should preferably mention the following skills:
- Empathy.
- Attention to detail and good observational skills.
- Good communication and motivational skills.
- Patience, dedication, and perseverance.
- Recordkeeping.
- Ability to use computers.
Successful cover letters for ABA Therapist often mention the following qualification(s):
- High school diploma or a GED and Bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Dear Mr./Ms.,
This is in regards to my job interest in the position of ABA Therapist at [XXX Institue]. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and proven work experience as an ABA Therapist for over a year, I feel I can provide [XXX Institute] with the knowledge and expertise required for this position.
[XXX Institue] has been using research-based techniques to successfully treat people suffering from autism and other mental illnesses. Over the last few years, it has helped an innumerable number of people suffering from mental illness lead a normal life. It would be my privilege to be a part of such a noble cause.
My forte is treating autistic children through the use of different ABA techniques. My focus was at [YYY Institue] is to give personalized attention to each patient. I work on cultivating positive behaviors and developing desirable skills in autistic children.
Currently, at YYY, I am tasked with the following responsibilities:
- Assessing patient needs.
- Providing one-to-one therapy to autistic children.
- Implementing different ABA techniques to improve the social skills of autistic children.
- Cultivating interpersonal and cooperation skills to autistic patients.
- Enhancing behavioral skills and help patients lead a healthy life.
- Administering development assessments.
- Tracking patient progress.
- Monitoring maladaptive behaviors.
Though my experience as an ABA Therapist is limited, I have a zeal to learn more and take advice from my peers. My passion is what has driven me to help autistic children to lead normal lives. I would love to continue my career as an ABA Therapist with [XXX Institute] and be of help to many more autistic children.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
