About Hila
I’m a dedicated professional with extensive experience in supporting children on the autism spectrum. I possess a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in psychology, Bringing a comprehensive understanding of human development and behavior to my profession, I'm always excited to be a part of my client's growth journey and passionate about positively impacting the lives of children with autism and their families
I’m a certified DIR Floortime practitioner specializing in the developmental modality, as well as an RBT (ABA specialist), which adds a multidimensional approach to my private practice. Motivated by a holistic perspective,
I provide personalized intervention plans and strategies to support my clients' development.
Area Expertise and Experience
Experties
- Implementing a combination of DIR Floortime and ABA methodologies to deliver individualized interventions that encourages social-emotional growth and cognitive development in children with autism.
- Developed and nurtured trust-based client relationships, applying relationship-based strategies to create a supportive environment that fosters growth and development.
- Practicing intentional play-based interventions to actively engage children and facilitate learning, providing ideal environments for physical and emotional regulation and harnessing the power of play to promote social interaction and communication skills.
- Actively involves families in the therapeutic process, collaborating closely with parents and caregivers to provide the necessary support, resources, and guidance.
- Experienced in building collaborative relationships with professionals from various disciplines – including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators – to implement a holistic approach and promote interdisciplinary teamwork to benefit clients.
- Holds comprehensive knowledge with the public educational system, adept at navigating the challenges and identifying opportunities within school-based interventions and supports for optimal outcomes.
Specializing
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | Developmental Interventions | DIR Floortime I Early Intervention | Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | Individualized Intervention Planning | Relationship Building | Play-based Intervention | Family Involvement | Multidisciplinary Collaboration | Public School Setting | Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities | Home-based Therapybehavioral therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma.