Mst. Akima Hosen Liza

Speciality:
ABA Therapy

Detail:
Mst. Akima Hosen Liza is a psychotherapist, ABA therapist, researcher, training facilitator, and educator with over 10 years of diverse professional experience in clinical, academic, and research settings.

She began her career as a psychologist in a private hospital in Dhaka, where she gained practical experience in therapy by providing counseling services, developing intervention plans, and maintaining case records. Later, she joined icddr,b, where she contributed to disability service mapping research and facilitated capacity development training for government and non-government service providers. In this role, she also supervised a team of health service providers and managed external stakeholder relationships.

Liza holds Master’s degrees in Psychology and Clinical Social Work. In 2022, she transitioned into academia as a lecturer at SKS School and College, where she designs and delivers lectures, conducts workshops, engages students in academic and co-curricular activities, and provides counseling to emotionally vulnerable students and parents. She has conducted multiple workshops on positive thinking, stress management, and self-care, promoting mental well-being and healthy relationships.

As an ABA therapist, Liza has worked with children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She applies evidence-based ABA interventions focusing on skill development, behavior modification, social interaction, and communication improvement. Her ABA therapy practices include:

# Conducting functional behavior assessments (FBA)

# Designing individualized behavior intervention plans (BIP)

# Implementing discrete trial training (DTT), natural environment teaching (NET), and positive reinforcement strategies

# Training parents and caregivers in behavior management techniques

# Monitoring progress through data-driven evaluations

In her previous therapeutic roles, Liza also facilitated sessions and workshops on drug abuse counseling, family therapy, individual counseling, and stress management. She developed assessment and intervention reports, conducted home visits, and provided therapy tailored to individual client needs.

Her contributions extend to research and content development, including assisting in pre-research literature reviews and participating in the development of a depression scale for mothers of autistic children. She is a lifetime member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) and has attended several professional training programs on child development, autism, and mental health assessments organized by leading institutions in Bangladesh.

Liza is skilled in a wide range of developmental and psychological assessment tools, including:

# Rapid Neurodevelopmental Assessment (RNDA)

# Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ-10)

# Autism Spectrum Rating Scale (ASRS)

# Child Developmental Checklist (CDC)

# Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)

# Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)

# Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers & Revised (M-CHAT-R)

# Developmental Screening Questionnaire (DSQ)

# Ten Question Plus (TQP)

Through her combined expertise as a psychotherapist, ABA therapist, researcher, and educator, Liza continues to make meaningful contributions in the fields of mental health, special education, and capacity development in Bangladesh.

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