Evidence based assessments are used. The process involves the use of  indirect information (e.g., rating scales, interviews, or a record review) and direct observation (e.g., actually observing what happens) to hypothesize the function of a behavior within the individuals environment by methodically assessing what occurs to occasion the behavior, and what occurs following the behavior. Examples of these assessments are noted below.

• Functional behavior assessment (FBA)

• Functional Analysis (FA)

• Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingecy Analysis (IISCA)

Assessment (e.g., VB-MAPP, AFLS, ABLLS) are used to measure the learners  acquisition of knowledge and skill sets against expected developmental milestones. The results of these assessments are helpful to systematically develop a program to increase a person's knowledge and skills to improve their ability to access the world around them. Some examples of the areas these assessments can apply are noted below.

• • Social repertoires

  • Emotional repertoires

  • Behavioral functioning

  • Verbal communication

  • Play skills

  • Leisure skills

  • Selfhelp 

  • Feeding

  • Dressing

  • Selfcare

Parent training is a component of implementing treatment programs. The purpose is to faciliate the exchange of instructional control from the BCBA or therapist as the primary implementers, to the caregiver. Among the many benefits of this process, the immediate purpose is to foster program maintence and generalization.  

School based- Our team of Registered Behavior Technitians (RBT's) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst's (BCBA's) offer your school community individual or programatic support using a cost efficient approach. Ask us if a consultation approach is the right fit for your  agency.

In Home- Ongoing consultation is an option for those who may not have the availability or resources to participate in regulary scheduled theraputic sessions. Ask us if a consultation approach is the right fit for your family.