Behavior Consultation

Behavior Support Services

Common issues parents seek our help with include elopement (running away), tantrums, school refusal, sleep problems, and toilet training.

Our behavior support services are rooted in contemporary, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and our approaches are grounded in the latest research and best practices.

  • We conduct behavior assessments to measure your child’s developmental, social, and behavioral functioning. Common ABA assessments we use include:

    • VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program)

    • ABLLS-R (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills – Revised)

    • AFLS (Assessment of Functional Living Skills)

    • Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

    • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

    • Essential for Living (EFL)

    • PEAK (Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge)

    • Practical Functional Assessment

  • We develop structured BIPs tailored to address challenging behaviors by identifying your child’s triggers and teaching positive, alternative behaviors.

  • We create detailed, proactive strategies for managing and de-escalating severe behavioral incidents to ensure the safety and well-being of your child and others in challenging situations.

  • Hands-on guidance and education to help you understand your child’s behaviors, implement effective behavior management techniques, and promote skill-building in everyday settings.

  • The BCBA will visit your child’s school to conduct observations and work closely with school staff to offer guidance on behavior plans, treatment plans, and instructional programming.

 FAQs

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a proven method for treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, throughout their lives.

    For young children with ASD, intensive ABA intervention aims to enhance cognitive, language, social, and self-help skills. Extensive research supports ABA as the most effective treatment for autism, recognized by organizations like the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Institute of Mental Health.

    In older individuals, ABA focuses on teaching essential skills for daily functioning and reducing severe problem behaviors that can jeopardize health and limit educational or vocational opportunities.

    Source: Behavior Analyst Certification Board

  • No, ABA therapy is not only for autism. It is also used to support people with a variety of other conditions and behavioral needs. These can include developmental delays, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, behavior disorders, and even specific challenges such as social skills deficits, anxiety, and learning difficulties.