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PASQUALE VELENO 116 Fermar Drive Maple, Ontario L6A 3E1 (905) 832-9916 pveleno@rogers.

com EDUCATION 2008- present 1990.94 1985.90 University of Calgary Master of Education School and Applied Child Psychology University of Toronto, Erindale College Bachelor of Science Psychology (Specialist Program Father Henry Carr Secondary School

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 2007 present Consultant Safe Management Group, Oakville, Ontario Provided crisis prevention and intervention training to direct-care staff using a comprehensive, ministry approved curriculum Engaged in specialized, individualized consults, as required, for high needs individuals and supporting staff Behaviour Therapist Pryor, Linder & Associates, Oakville, Ontario Provided clinical behavioural assessments and consultation for individuals through a comprehensive behavioural approach using principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis under the supervision of a clinical psychologist Facilitated educational workshops and training sessions for mediators/staff, as required Professor Humber College, Developmental Services Worker Behaviour Science Post Diploma Program, Toronto, Ontario Developed and taught course curriculum for two behaviour technology courses for DSW Post Diploma Behaviour Science Program students Devised testing materials, including work assignments and evaluated student progress Service Coordinator Rehab Support Services, Bartimaeus Inc., Toronto, Ontario Coordinated rehab support services for individuals with complex psychoemotional or behavioural needs associated with acquired brain injury Provided clinical consultation regarding client behavioural interventions and treatment goals Liaised between third party funding sources and client representatives, as necessary, to promote efficient service delivery Managed associate financial and administrative submissions to ensure accurate and timely remuneration

2006 present

2006 present

2004 2009

2002 2007

Behaviour Therapist Peel Behavioural Services at Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, Ontario Provided clinical assessments and developed treatment recommendations for individuals with developmental disabilities through a comprehensive behavioural approach Developed and facilitated educational workshops for mediators Provided clinical supervision to behavioural associates and placement students Devised service transition plans for institutionalized youths being repatriated to Peel region Rehabilitation Consultant Private Practice Provided comprehensive assessment and recommendations geared towards the rehabilitation of brain injured consumers Advocated on behalf of consumers and secured and managed rehabilitation services under supervision of primary case manager Provided clinical assessments, developed treatment recommendations, and developed Future Cost of Care Analyses, as required Behaviour Consultant Behaviour Management Services at York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill, Ontario Devised and implemented program strategies aimed at improving client leisure opportunities, and quality of life in a day program setting Provided clinical assessments and developed treatment recommendations through a comprehensive behavioural approach Provided respite services, and co-facilitated educational workshops for caregivers of adult individuals with acquired brain injuries Instructor Therapist Thistletown Regional Centre TRE-ADD Program, Etobicoke, Ontario Assisted autistic and/or dually diagnosed children, adolescents and adults with activities of daily living, in a direct-care capacity Devised and implemented behavioural programs geared toward skill acquisition and reduction of target behaviours Behaviour Support Worker/Consultant Bartimaeus Inc., Toronto, Ontario Implemented behaviour management principles in a direct-care capacity, serving high-needs populations Supply Teacher Section 27 Classroom North York Board of Education, North York, Ontario Assumed teaching duties in a Section 27 Classroom (TRE-ADD) on a relief basis Continued implementation of regular academic, vocational and behavioural programs with autistic and dually diagnosed students

2000- 2008

1999.2002

1994- 2004

1996.2001

1995.1996

COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2011 present 2010 2011 2007 2010 2004 2007 1998.1999

Assistant Coach 1998 Boys Competitive Bolton Wanderers Soccer Club - SRSL Co-Coach 1998 Boys Competitive West Toronto United Futbal Club CSL (2011), OYSL (2012) Coach 1998 Boys Competitive Kleinburg-Nobleton Soccer Club YRSA (2007-2009), CSL (2010) Coach/Assistant Coach Vaughan Soccer League (U6-U9) House League, Select, Competitive (YRSA) Extern Theraplay Group Blue Hills Child and Family Centre, Aurora, Ontario Research Assistant TRE-ADD Research Department at Thistletown Regional Centre, Rexdale, Ontario Psychology Tutor Assistant to Music Therapist Queen Street Mental Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario

1994.1998

1994.1995 1992.1995

PUBLICATIONS Perry, A., Veleno, P., & Factor, D.C. (1998). Inter-rater agreement between direct care staff and psychologist for the diagnosis of Autism according to DSM-III, DSM-III-R, and DSM-IV. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 6, 32-43. CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS Perry, A., Yetman, M., Veleno, P., Factor, D.C., Curcio, N., & Haddad, C. (1995, October). An empirical comparison of four approaches to the diagnosis of autism. Poster presentation at the Conference on Research and Applications Related to Developmental Disabilities, Winnipeg, MN. Perry, A., Yetman, M., Veleno, P., Factor, D.C., Curcio, N., & Haddad, C. (1996, February). An empirical comparison of four approaches to the diagnosis of autism. Poster presentation at the University of Toronto Child and Psychiatry Day, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P., Perry, A., & Factor, D.C. (1996, March). Inter-rater agreement between direct care staff and psychologist for the diagnosis of autism according to DSM-III, DSM-III-R, and DSM-IV. Paper presented at the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Research Special Interest Group Research Day, Toronto, ON. Perry, A., Yetman, M., Veleno, P., Factor, D.C., Curcio, N., & Haddad, C. (1996, June). An empirical comparison of four approaches to the diagnosis of autism. Poster presentation at the Surrey Place Centre International Quality of Life Conference, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P., Freeman, N.L., Perry, A., DeLuca, L., Preto, V. (1997, June) Breaking down the barriers between treatment and research. Presented at the International Child and Youth Care Conference, Ryerson Polytechnical University, Toronto, ON.

Veleno, P. (2000, December). Does the provision of day program services affect quality of life in adults with acquired brain injuries? Poster presentation at the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference, Toronto, ON. Sullivan, A., Perry, A., Wemer, D., Veleno, P., & Vogt, R. (2003, November). Behavioural Training in Ontario Colleges and Universities. Poster presentation at the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P. (2006, August). Essentials of Anger Management: Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Presented at The Humber Institute of Advanced Learning, Lakeshore Campus, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P., & Kosmopoulos, J. (2007, November). Behaviour Science: An Application of Technology (BST) Program Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Poster presentation at the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P. (2008, June). Essentials of Anger Management: Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Presented at The Humber Institute of Advanced Learning, Lakeshore Campus, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P. (2008, October). Principles of Behaviour Management. Presented at Drewry Secondary School, TDSB, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P. (2008, October). ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Success. Presented at Beverly Heights Middle School, TDSB, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P., & Kosmopoulos, J. (2010, April). Supporting Children with Autism: A Best Practice Approach. Presented at the Early Childhood Resource Teacher Network of Ontario Conference, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P. (2010, June). Behaviour Management Basics: Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Presented at the Reach For The Rainbow Conference, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P., & Kosmopoulos, J. (2010, November). Behaviour Science: An Application of Technology (BST) Program Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Poster presentation at the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference, Toronto, ON. Veleno, P., & Kosmopoulos, J. (2011, November). Behaviour Science: An Application of Technology (BST) Program Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Poster presentation at the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis Conference, Toronto, ON.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Applied Behaviour Analysis International Member Brain Injury Society of Toronto - Member Ontario Association for Applied Behaviour Analysis Member Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists - Member GRADUATE WORK: PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS Cairns, K., Janssen, M., Sandham, J., Vega, K., & Veleno, P. (2008, May). Special Education in Ontario. Presented online during APSY 667 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P., & Baird, N. (2008, June). Review of the comprehensive test of phonological processing.

Presented online during APSY 667 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2008, August). Parental Discipline and the Use of Aversive Procedures. Presented online during APSY 696.48 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2008, August). Parental Discipline: The Use of Aversive Procedures. Paper submitted for APSY 696.48 class, University of Calgary. Nardi, A., Sikorski, J., & Veleno, P. (2008, October). Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Presented online during APSY 683 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2008, November). Cognitive behaviour therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder and comorbid anxiety disorders: A ten-year review. Paper submitted for APSY 683 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, April). Vulnerable populations: Issues concerning informed consent. Paper submitted for APSY 603 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, April). Neuropsychological Assessment of Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Presented online during APSY 693.71 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, April). Neuropsychological assessment of pediatric acquired brain injury (ABI). Paper submitted for APSY 693.71 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, May). Educational Interventions for Children with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A Best Practice Approach. Presented online during APSY 693.65 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, June). Best practices in autism intervention: A critical review of intensive behavioural intervention (IBI). Paper submitted for APSY 693.65 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, July). What is the impact of intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) in the treatment of autistic children aged 2-8 living in Canada and the U.S.A? Paper submitted for APSY 693.76, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, August). The evolution of inclusive education in America: A historical review. Paper submitted for APSY 693.46, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. & Smith, T. (2009, August). Native tendencies and contemporary instructional methods. Paper submitted for APSY 693.46, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, August). Letter of intent: Intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) for young children with autism. Paper submitted for APSY 693.76, University of Calgary. Bruce, D., Janssen, M., Laing, J., Murray, B., & Veleno, P. (2009, August). Investigating differences in nontraditional graduate student experiences by work and family obligation. Paper submitted for APSY 693.76, University of Calgary. Janssen, M., & Veleno, P., (2009, October). Review of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 2nd Edition . Presented online during APSY 660 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2009, December). Test review: Vineland adaptive behavior scales, second edition- Survey interview form and parent/ caregiver rating form. Paper submitted for APSY 660 class, University of Calgary. Bolt, E., Janssen, M., & Veleno, P. (2010, March). Math Performance and Behaviour Problems in Children Affected by Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Intervention and Follow-Up. Presented online during APSY 674 class, University of Calgary.

Bolt, E., Janssen, M., & Veleno, P. (2010, March). A review of: Math performance and behaviour problems in children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure: Intervention and follow-up. Paper submitted for APSY 674 class, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2010, June). The importance of the homogeneity of variance assumption in ANOVA/MANOVA. Paper submitted for APSY 607, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2010, November). A theoretical comparison of psychoanalytic therapy and behaviour therapy. Paper submitted for CAAP 601, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2010, December). Personal position paper. Paper submitted for CAAP 601, University of Calgary. Mackenzie, B., Restoule, S., & Veleno, P. (2012, February). Exploring depression from competing perspectives: Nature, nurture and an integrative approach. Paper submitted for CAAP 633, University of Calgary. Veleno, P. (2012, April). My counselling theory: An integrated behavioural-cognitive-behavioural approach. Paper submitted for CAAP 633, University of Calgary. SPECIAL SKILLS Emergency First Aid training and CPR training Certified Safe Management Group (SMG) Instructor Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution training certificate from Conrad Grebel College, University of Waterloo (40 hour course) Certified Community Coach - Soccer Coaching Association of Canada; Pre-B Provincial Qualification Grade II Music Theory Fluent Italian oral skills

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