Our approach is founded on the evidence-based practices of Applied Behavior Analysis, and aims to teach children meaningful and functional skills across a variety of developmental areas, including language and communication, social, self-help, motor, cognitive, play skills and more. We adopt a non-aversive approach to address and reduce challenging and maladaptive behaviors. Our goal is to promote a learning environment that is both positive and engaging to your child.
Every child is different and our clinical team works closely with your child and family to develop an individualized treatment plan to meet the unique needs of your child and family. Our clinical staff receive diverse training in multiple treatment approaches, including:
Naturalistic Teaching
Early Start Denver Model
Pivotal Response Training
Discrete Trial Teaching
Social Skills Training
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Behavioral Skill Training
Verbal Behavior
Direct Instruction
Your child’s treatment will be carefully documented, and data will be collected on a regular basis allowing ongoing progress monitoring and program evaluation. We adopt a multi-disciplinary collaborative approach, and will work closely with your child’s other service providers to ensure your child is consistently and effectively supported in all environments.
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present unique learning needs and require highly specialized and individualized treatment. Behavioral treatment based on the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) has garnered the most empirical validation and is considered the standard of care for the treatment of ASD. Sum of Learning provides treatment that is evidence-based, and is guided and supported by empirical data. Our clinical team includes both doctoral and master level board certified behavior analysts, and ABA therapists, who are trained rigorously in the application of ABA.
Many learners with ASD require high numbers of learning opportunities to acquire new skills. Increasing teaching efficiency is as equally important as providing effective intervention in order to teach the most information effectively in the shortest amount of time and with the least teaching opportunities. Our Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Chung, has conducted research to investigate and identify efficient teaching strategies for children with ASD. She is proud to share her research and clinical experiences to her team through ongoing professional development.
Enjoyable & Engaging Teaching Activities
Learning does not have to be stressful. Children learn best through play. Our clinical staff are engaging, and they sure know how to create and embed valuable teaching opportunities in fun, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate play activities.
Embracing Individual and Family Differences
Children with ASD are children first. We embrace their differences, abilities, and uniqueness. We support their needs and celebrate their success, regardless of intellect or background. We believe all children, with or without disabilities, have the capacity to learn, grow, and succeed. Our team strives to assist each child in achieving measurable and positive outcomes in all areas of life.
Family involvement plays an integral part of every child’s learning experience. We value every parent’s input and work collaboratively with each family to develop an individualized treatment plan that will tailor the unique needs of both the child and the family. Sum of Learning recognizes and embraces the differences each family brings to us. We are proud to serve families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and we strive to improve the quality of life for you, your child, and your family.
Sum of Learning is seeking motivated ABA Therapy Assistants and BCBAs to join our team.
Whether you are starting your career as a Therapy Assistant, a student in BCBA graduate program, a newly certified BCBA, or an already established BCBA, we offer the guidance and mentorship you need to succeed in your job. We have created a supportive environment with a foundation of learning and professional development, and are dedicated to fostering your career growth.
Our Commitment to Staff: “Grooming and mentoring the next generation of ABA practitioners” is Sum of Learning’s mission. We have cultivated an organizational culture that focuses on fostering professional growth for passionate individuals who want not just a job but a career in ABA. Our staff is provided with a high level of clinical support, through high quality training program and evidence-based supervision practice. We also have a well-established infrastructure within our organization to support our staff administratively and provide them a safe and enjoyable working environment.
ABA Therapy Assistants who are driven by the desire to learn, passionate about teaching, and enjoy being around children. You may hold or are working toward a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or another related field. You do not necessarily need to have experience working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities, but if you do, that is a plus. We hire many individuals whom do not have prior experience in ABA nor autism, and many of them have become rock stars after receiving training and ongoing supervision.
Program Supervisors who have rocked the BCBA exam or are currently in a preparatory period filled with coffee, coffee, and coffee. You have at least 3 years of experience working with children with autism and at least one of these years working in the home or clinic setting. We enjoy having newly certified as well as seasoned BCBAs in our team to help each other learn, grow, and shine together.
ABA Therapy Assistants will provide 1:1 therapy services to children in their home, school, or our Bellevue clinic. You will complete 40+ hours of training combining both online modules and on-site training. Training includes introduction to various ABA teaching techniques (e.g., discrete trial teaching, naturalistic teaching, shaping, reinforcement), data collection, and behavior management. Upon meeting competency assessment, you will be eligible to sit for the Registered Behavior Technician exam offered by the BACB.
Program Supervisors will assess and design individualized treatment for children. You will provide training and support to ABA Therapy Assistants as well as caregivers of the child. Collaboration with other providers is critical to the success of the client, and you can expect to engage in numerous opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Are you enrolled in a graduate program and seeking practicum or fieldwork experience? If you are, look no further. Sum of Learning serves as a practicum site for the University of Washington BCBA graduate program, and our BCBAs met requirements to supervise students pursuing certification. Our Executive Director, Dr. Chung, was a graduate in the first cohort of the BCBA program back in 2008. She continued to support the UW BCBA program throughout the years, and has served as both practicum and on-site supervisor. Sum of Learning has an established “residency program” to ensure graduate students are provided the opportunities to meet their experience standards.
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Sum of Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate diversity and inclusive practices. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, ethnicity, martial status, veteran status, genetic information, sensory, physical or mental disability or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business need.
Ivy has 10 years of experience working with children with autism and other related disorders and their families. She also has the pleasure of working with many families who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Ivy is committed to increasing access to service for underserved communities through partnering with local non-profit organizations and providing training workshops. She is also dedicated to improving the quality of ABA services, where she has conducted professional development workshops to ABA service agencies in the US, Hong Kong and Canada.
Originally from Hong Kong, Ivy moved to the U.S. in 2002 to continue her education. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Psychology, and later earned a Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Washington. She is also a doctoral candidate with specialization in the application of Applied Behavior Analysis in parent and paraprofessional training. Ivy speaks fluent English, Cantonese and some Mandarin.
