Applied Behavior Analysis has proven to be safer than medications to manage challenging behaviors (disruptive vocalizations, aggression, elopement). In ABA services, interventions are based on behavior assessments that identify the environmental reasons for challenging behaviors, including the antecedent triggers and rewarding consequences. These assessments are called Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs). A thorough assessment will allow our team to determine the best interventions to manage behaviors and identify proactive strategies. 

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Our team

• Completes caregiver questionnaires and direct observations in all settings

• Create individualized plan with short and long term goals 

• Identify WHY challenging behaviors occur and

• Identify WHY specific appropriate behaviors do not occur

• Develop, apply, train, and monitor behavior plans

• Identify and train proactive strategies to prevent challenging behaviors in the future 

• Test and coach reactive strategies when challenging behaviors occur

• Focus on leisure and social skill programs

• Train families, paid caregivers, teachers or counselors, direct care providers in intervention plan

• Consults via face-to-face, phone, video conference

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Preventing behavior and psychology symptoms  can reduce psychoactive medication prescriptions, re-hospitalizations, and caregiver burnout. Preventing challenging behaviors can lead to healthier, stronger caregivers and families for our communities.