EVALUATIONS
Comprehensive assessments consist of direct observations, along with standardized tools, behavior checklists, interviews, and analysis of any prior data, reports, and records. Assessment results are used to inform next steps in any behavior change plan and can help tailor interventions to meet individual needs.
SOCIAL SKILLS
Social skill development groups help support children in making friends, identifying and regulating emotions, and resolving conflict. Evidence based strategies are used across a variety of activities designed to simulate real-world social issues and facilitate meaningful interpersonal communication.
FAMILY CONSULTATION
Sessions are geared towards helping families gain the background knowledge and skills necessary for effective responding when challenging behaviors may occur. We also help with teaching tools and tips for proactively altering the environment to facilitate positive behavior change. We support families in meeting the multifaceted demands of parenting in today’s world.
BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Direct 1:1 behavior therapy is provided by our highly skilled therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Licensed Behavior Analysts to address a wide range of repertoires. Individualized plans are developed and implemented to meet the diverse learning needs of our clients.
FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS
& POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS
Functional Behavior Assessments are conducted within home or school settings in order to help identify the controlling variables for challenging behaviors. Based upon behavior observations and assessments, intervention plans are developed utilizing a team approach, focusing on positive behavior change strategies. Collaboration with families and schools are essential for effective plan implementation and consultation is available along to way to guide the process.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Teaching and learning within the natural environment is essential to acquiring new skills in the context within which they need to be utilized. Sessions occurring in “real-life “ settings provide functional opportunities and problem based learning situations that can increase the likelihood for generalization and long term positive behavior change.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTATION
Behavior analysis as applied to organizational settings facilitates meaningful change across group contingencies, including staff members; coaches, players, teams. It incorporates a wholistic approach that seeks to achieve success based on working towards understanding respecting, and effectively responding to individual needs as well as the group as a whole, while striving to achieve common goals.
SCHOOL CONSULTATION
Our clinicians provide indirect and direct consultation within schools and classrooms as needed. We offer “in-situ” support for teachers, classroom assistants, and related service providers in order to help best meet the diverse learning needs of their students Consultative intervention also includes facilitating and guiding the development and implementation of positive behavior support strategies. Professional development opportunities are available as well, to share research based positive intervention strategies with your school team on a wider scale.