Keith Hersh M.S. BCBA LBA
3211 Grant Line Road Ste. 15
New Albany, IN
47150
502-417-9830
Khersh@i-aba.com
Objective:
To promote awareness of Applied Behavior Analysis by consulting,
training, and educating others to implement effective behavioral strategies.
To design systems that allow effective tracking, monitoring, and
evaluation of behavioral programs.
Education:
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, 2004
Successful completion of CBA applied supervision
Under Dr. Elbert Blakely PhD BCBA, 2004
90 hour Behavior Analyst Certification Course
Successful completion of the 90 hour behavior analyst certification
Course under Dr. Jose-Martinez Diaz PhD BCBA, 2002
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 2002
Licensure and Certification:
 Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2004 ID: 01-04-2095
 Kentucky Licensed Behavior Analyst ID: #0028
Professional Memberships:
 Association for Behavior Analysis International
 Association for Professional Behavior Analysis
 Kentucky Association for Behavior Analysis
Academic Experience:
8/2009-5/2012
Spalding University Practicum Director MA in ABA
 Designed practicum guidelines and procedures for field experience including
practicum manual
 Coordinated Masters Projects
 Supervised students throughout the practicum experience
 Bi-weekly seminar discussing research articles and evidence based practices
 Developed syllabi and rubrics for grading
 Courses Taught:
a. ABA 612 – Pre Practicum (1hr)
b. ABA 604 - Practicum I (4hr)
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ABA 604 – Ethic’s and Functional Assessment (4 hr)
ABA 606 – Concepts and Principles of ABA (4 hr)
ABA 608 – Practicum II (4hr)
ABA 611 – Practicum III (4hr)
Clinical Experience:
2/2012 – present
Executive Director: i-ABA (Individualized Applied Behavior Analysis)
 Developed the first full time center based ABA program in Southern Indiana
 Developed, implemented, and monitored ABA programs for individual with
autism age 2-18
 Trained and monitored staff implementing ABA programs
 Established community relationships with multiple non-profit agencies to
disseminate information about ABA and evidence based practices for Autism.
2/2005-6/2009
Hazelwood Center ICFMR/Behavior Analyst with adults 23-70
 Provided consultations to multiple disciplines within the service field.
 Designed, implemented, and evaluated behavior plans.
 Provided training and oversight to behavior technicians and direct care staff.
 Lead an interdisciplinary team to make decisions about involvement in daily
programs, health care, and improving quality of life.
2/2003 – Present:
Community Consultant/Supervision and Program Selection ages 2-21
 Provided assessment, training, oversight, and program selection for home based
ABA programs with BCABA level therapists.
 Developed data collection systems and streamlined data collection to fit available
resources.
 Provided training, program development, and general parenting strategies to
families without formal in home ABA programs.
6/2003 – 2/2005:
Quest Kids/Primary Therapist and Outreach Program Evaluator with children 2-19
 Provided behavioral consultations to schools, homes, and agencies.
 Designed, implemented, and evaluated curriculum and behavior plans for children
with Autism.
 Trained parents, teachers, and agencies to use evidence based behavioral
strategies.
 Conducted 1:1 and small group therapy sessions for children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders.
6/2002 – 2/2004:
Intervention Services Inc./ Behavior Analyst with children 2-14
 Trained parents to implement positive reinforcement strategies.
 Encouraged family communication and relationships between family members.
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Developed, implemented, and evaluated behavior plans for school and home
settings.
Provided mentoring and modeling of appropriate social behavior in social
contexts.
11/2002 – 5/2003:
CHY and Associates/Behavior Analysts and Case Manager
 Designed, implemented, and evaluated behavior plans.
 Trained parents, therapists, and respite workers on behavior plans and basic
principles of ABA.
 Designed monthly schedules and managed behavior technicians.
5/2002 – 8/2002:
CP Kids/Volunteer in the autism classroom
 Encouraged participation in teacher led activities
 Observed speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists
conduct sessions.
 Implemented classroom behavior management strategies.
Professional Presentations:
 Conducted parenting classes for FEAT of Louisville based on Glenn Latham’s,
“Power of Positive Parenting.” (May 2009)
 Kentucky Psychological Association Presenter: “Data Collection in Clinical
Practice.” (November 2009)
 Brinkman, M. E., Francia, K., Baker, S., Hersh, K., Sharpe, T., & Morgan, D.
Effects of a shaping procedure on food acceptance with ASD clients. Poster
presented at the 36th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis
International, San Antonio, TX, May, 2010.
 Toney, D., Justice, C., Sharpe, T., Morgan, D., Hersh, K., & Parker, E. D. Effects
of a non demand schedule as precursor for presentation of non preferred
activities for moderate MR/DD adults. Poster presented at the 36th Annual
Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio,
TX, May, 2010.
 Hersh, K., Weatherly, N. Pyramidal Training Staff. Presentation at The
Oakwood Center. November 2010
 2011 Brooklawn Child and Family Services: “Data collection in Clinical
Practice.” January 2011.
 2011 Kentucky Association for Behavior Analysis Presenter: “ABA and Private
Insurance.” March 18th 2011
 2011 Association for Behavior Analysis Conference Presenter: “ABA and
Licensure.” May 30th 2011
 2012 Spalding University: “Online learning tools to promote fluency.” October
12th 2011.
 2012 Families for Effective Autism Treatment: “Autism and Private Insurance:
What does the law say about my child’s benefits?” January 12th 2012.
 2012 Autism Society of Kentuckiana: “Autism and Private Insurance: What does
the law say my child’s benefits?” January 19th 2012.
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2012 Kentucky Association for Behavior Analysis: “Autism and Private
Insurance, Ethical issues for providers.” March 10th 2012.
2012 Autism Society of Kentuckiana: “The Power of Positive Parenting, based
on Dr. Glen Latham’s book.”
2012 Families For Effective Autism Treatment: “Autism and Private Insurance in
Indiana: What does the law say about my benefits?”
2012 Association for Behavior Analysis International: “Practicum Standards and
competency measures, addressing the experiential requirements.”
Service Activities University:
 Founded Kentucky’s affiliate chapter of Applied Behavior Analysis International.
 2010-2012 Director of Operations of the Kentucky Applied Behavior Analysis
chapter.
 Guest Lecture on ABA and clinical services, delivered to Spalding Occupational
Therapy Graduate Students. July 2010
 Guest Lecture on ABA and basic behavioral strategies, delivered to Spalding
occupational Therapy Undergraduate Students. March 2011
 Presented Poster Board at Service and Scholarship day for the Spalding based
resource group: New Educators Time For Supports. April 2011
 Behavior Analysis Certification Board Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
coordinator. February 2011 – 2012
 Spalding ABA Rat Race Team Leader: 2010 - 2011
Service Activities Community:
 Participated in meetings with several members of the Kentucky Commission on
Autism Spectrum Disorders, in regards to the development of a comprehensive
house bill designed to treat Autism.
 Community member of the Behavior Intervention Committee at the Hazelwood
Center ICF/MR. July 2009 to March 2012
 Community member of the Human Rights Committee at the Hazelwood Center
ICF/MR. March 2010 to March 2012
 Wrote ABA strategy articles disseminated through the Kentucky Autism Training
Center and FEAT of Louisville.
 Coordinator of the Kentucky ABA Insurance Forum
 Hosted Kentucky Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Conference – March
2012.
References:
Available upon request.