Senior ABA Therapist – Verbal Behavior & Functional Communication

About the role

A Kuwait-based opportunity offers a dedicated ABA professional the chance to support meaningful progress in communication, learning and everyday independence. The role provides one-to-one ABA support to teenagers with autism and limited verbal communication, working with teachers and caregivers to ensure consistent support.

Key responsibilities

• Develop functional communication, verbal behavior, social interaction and independent living skills.
• Provide school shadowing, supporting academic learning, classroom participation, attention and following instructions.
• Implement tailored interventions using Functional Communication Training and naturalistic teaching strategies.
• Support emotional regulation through respectful, evidence-based approaches.
• Monitor measurable progress and help generalise skills across school, home and community settings.

Required profile

• Degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, Speech and Language Therapy or a related field.
• Recognised, verifiable certification such as BCBA, QBA, QASP-S, RBT or equivalent, with current status where applicable.
• Strong hands-on ABA experience supporting teenagers with autism and limited verbal communication.
• Previous school shadowing experience is required.
• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to demonstrate measurable intervention outcomes.
• Available for a full-time, long-term position in Kuwait; international applicants are welcome.

Required skills

• Functional communication, verbal behavior and social skills development.
• Familiarity with AAC, VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R or AFLS is highly desirable.