Consulting Services

 

  • Functional Behavior Analysis
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Behavior Intervention Plan Development
  • Caregiver Training
  • One to One Skills Training
  • Adaptive Behavior Skills Assessment
  • Essential Lifestyle Plan Development

*See below descriptions.

Functional Behavior Analysis – (15 hour package) Includes direct observation of individual with the development of observable and measurable definitions and reliable data collection procedures of problem behavior. This service utilizes controlled settings and manipulates variables to determine the maintaining function of the behavior. This is definitively the most intrusive and also the most successful at revealing the correct course of action for behavior intervention plans. Suggested only if past Functional Behavior Assessments have failed or have not been completed. Training times can be modified based on individual needs.

Functional Behavior Assessment – (8 hour package) Includes direct observation in all environments, interviews with caregivers and historical analysis of past behavior episodes. A detailed report is produced that recommends techniques and strategies that will be most effective with the development of a behavior intervention plan. Training times can be modified based on individual needs.

Behavior Intervention Plan Development – (3 hour package) Based on Functional Behavior Analysis or Assessment, this service will produce a method to deal with the problematic behavior, how to track progress, and criteria based steps to eliminate the problem behavior(s). Training times can be modified based on individual needs.

Caregiver Training – (4 hour package) Utilizing the approach from the FBA and the method of the BIP, this will train parents, teachers, or other caregivers how to implement the behavior plan. Hands on training and demonstration are a part of this service. A follow up training as well as ongoing e-mail consultation is included. Training times can be modified based on individual needs.

One to One Skills Training – (10 hour package) Using principles of learning and reinforcement, this service has the Consultant train a client themselves on alternative positive behaviors that both increase the repertoire of skills and compete with identified problematic behavior(s). Training times can be modified based on individual needs.

Adaptive Behavior Skills Assessment – (10 hour package) A comprehensive evaluation of skills that utilize standard testing tools. These include both Adaptive Behavior tests as well as expressive and receptive vocabulary tests. Results are reported. Training times can be modified based on individual needs.

Essential Lifestyle Plan Development – (10 hour package) A person centered approach that produces action plans that make sense to both the caregiver and the client. This service produces a training tool that is effective with caregivers and their staff when interacting with the person.

Behavior Consultation can include multiple services as requested from the caregiver or agency. Common packages such as conducting functional assessments and analysis, developing behavioral treatment plans, carrying out competency-based parent/staff training, analyzing data, monitoring implementation of treatment plans, adjusting treatment plans, training and supervising other behavioral intervention staff, all can be coordinated at the initial intake. Training times can be modified based on individual needs.