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Initially an assessment is conducted to determine
the scope and magnitude of the difficulty and to gain a comprehensive
understanding of the dynamics of the problem behavior. Detailed,
practical suggestions are offered.
Treatment plans are developed using a skill deficit
model and a client-centered philosophy. We work with inter-agency
teams, including staff at all levels, to design functional approaches
for complex problems.
PROBLEM AREAS ADDRESSED
- Anger Management
- Violent Behavior
- Anxiety Problems
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Self Injurious Behavior
- Destructive Behavior
- Sexually Inappropriate Behavior
WHEN TO ACCESS SERVICES
- If behavior is dangerous or disruptive
- If caretakers are overwhelmed in dealing with
the client's behavior
- If a placement is in jeopardy
- If psychotropic medication is being considered
or utilized
- If behavior interferes with efforts to promote
independence
- If a fresh treatment conceptualization is needed
- If the team is not in agreement as to treatment
needs
SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE...
- Comprehensive Behavioral Assessment: A functional analysis is conducted
in the context of all environments to determine maintaining variables
and how the behavior is functional for the individual. The assessment
provides options to the team for potential treatment directions.
- Treatment Planning: We assist the team in devising program plans
to strategically impact negative behavior. Emphasis is on personal
responsibility and motivation and in actively teaching social skills.
- Augmentative Staff Support: Staff are available to provide assistance
for implementation of behavior intervention plans, to monitor program
effectiveness and to enhance client support.
STAFF TRAINING
Staff training is provided on client-specific program plans using
vignettes, role-plays and scripting of specific responses. Training
is viewed as an active and ongoing process; and it occurs in conjunction
with program monitoring. Inservices are also available on a variety
of clinical topics such as therapeutic intervention, client-centered
behavior programming, AD/HD, behavioral disorders, developmental
disabilities, Asperger Syndrome and motivation strategies.
CRISIS CONSULTATION
24-hour telephone consultation is available to assist in crisis
stabilization. Arrangements may be made for on-site consultation
by a specialist.
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