Our Services
Whole Child Behavioral Interventions offers diagnostics (including the ADOS-2, Vineland-3, Social Responsiveness Scale – 2 and the Pervasive Developmental Disorder Behavior Inventory), one-on-one ABA therapy, Individual Psychotherapy (Child, Parent work and Family therapy), toilet training, sleep training, food therapy (expanding food repertoires and increasing positive eating behaviors), consultation, natural environment training, verbal behavior, as well as parent and teacher training.
Services are not limited to those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. ABA can help address any type of Behavioral Challenges regardless of diagnosis. ABA services are usually covered by nsurance if a child has a diagnosis of Autism.
Services are offered in the home and in the community. Services can also be offered in school when allowed by the school system.
Services are not limited to those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. ABA can help address any type of Behavioral Challenges regardless of diagnosis. ABA services are usually covered by nsurance if a child has a diagnosis of Autism.
Services are offered in the home and in the community. Services can also be offered in school when allowed by the school system.
What is ABA/Behavior Modification?
Behavior Analysis is the scientific study of behavior. ABA uses principles of reinforcement and motivation to teach and build skills.
Behavioral intervention can be used on anyone, it does not require a diagnosis of any kind in order to be effective. All that is needed is a target behavior that you want to change.
Behavioral intervention follows the child’s motivation and uses that motivation to teach skills and expand on already known skills. Think about motivation this way: when you are thirsty you seek out something to drink. Your motivation is to find a drink. You are more likely to look for a drink than you are to turn on the TV. Motivation affects every single behavior we engage in. As therapists, we use each individual’s motivation to modify behavior, as well as teach behaviors that will allow the client to become more functional and successful in their own environment. Once we identify a client’s motivation, we can begin building a relationship with that client to build, change, and add to their behavioral repertoire. Motivation drives each of us in everything that we do – behavioral therapy uses this motivation to shape the desired behaviors and modify undesirable or inappropriate behaviors.
Behavioral intervention can be used on anyone, it does not require a diagnosis of any kind in order to be effective. All that is needed is a target behavior that you want to change.
Behavioral intervention follows the child’s motivation and uses that motivation to teach skills and expand on already known skills. Think about motivation this way: when you are thirsty you seek out something to drink. Your motivation is to find a drink. You are more likely to look for a drink than you are to turn on the TV. Motivation affects every single behavior we engage in. As therapists, we use each individual’s motivation to modify behavior, as well as teach behaviors that will allow the client to become more functional and successful in their own environment. Once we identify a client’s motivation, we can begin building a relationship with that client to build, change, and add to their behavioral repertoire. Motivation drives each of us in everything that we do – behavioral therapy uses this motivation to shape the desired behaviors and modify undesirable or inappropriate behaviors.
What is Autism?
When people refer to “autism” today, they are usually talking about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which are five complex, brain-based disorders that affect a person’s behavior, as well as social and communication skills. The Centers for Disease Control describes ASDs as: “Developmental disabilities that cause substantial impairments in social interaction and communication and the presence of unusual behaviors and interests. Many people with ASDs also have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, and reacting to different sensations. The thinking and learning abilities of people with ASDs can vary—from gifted to severely challenged. ASDs begin before the age of 3 and last throughout a person’s life.”
The most important thing to take into consideration when developing a behavioral plan for children with autism is to remember that autism is a spectrum disorder. This means that the presentation of skills and challenges will be different for each child. This is why behavioral plans and one-on-one therapy is individualized and modified on an ongoing basis.
The most important thing to take into consideration when developing a behavioral plan for children with autism is to remember that autism is a spectrum disorder. This means that the presentation of skills and challenges will be different for each child. This is why behavioral plans and one-on-one therapy is individualized and modified on an ongoing basis.
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