Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst is available for IEP/IFSP meetings, school observations, functional behavior assessments, etc.

Focus of Intervention

Programming focuses on improving the following areas:

• Attention and Cooperation
• Motivation for Learning
• Verbal Behavior/ Communication Skills
• Self-help and Toileting
• Play and Leisure Skills
• Social Interaction
• Supplemental Academic Programming
• Other Developmentally Appropriate Skills

Programming may also focus on reducing

challenging behaviors, such as:

• Noncompliance
• Self-Injurious-Behavior
• Tantrums
• Stereotypy 
• Transitioning Difficulties
• Other Problematic or Disruptive Behaviors

We ensure each child receives a seamless and consistent program of instruction with integrated services.

Assessments

Individual Learner Assessments

Based on the results of the Intake Interview & Quick Assessment, your consultant will recommend the appropriate number of days necessary to complete a full assessment based on the Verbal Behavior - Milestone Assessment & Placement Program (VB-MAPP). This assessment is especially useful for developing an appropriate IFSP/IEP with measurable goals and objectives.

Intake Interview & Quick Assessment

Speech & Language Therapy

• On-site Speech & Language Pathologist

Psychological Testing

• Intellectual evaluations (IQ testing)

• Learning disability assessments

• Autism/PDD diagnostic testing

• Kindergarten readiness testing

Individual Assessment

Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a trained behavior specialist will conduct the assessment, depending on your child's special needs. Your Board Certified Behavior Analyst will review all of the recommendations before they are finalized in written report form.

The assessment will include:

• Discussion of supplemented information

• Observation of you or your instructors working with your child

• Direct work with your child by the assessors

• Determination of appropriate teaching procedures for your child

• Determination of appropriate goals and objectives for your child

• Assistance in training your therapists in the most appropriate teaching procedures