Behavioral Consultations For Adults
Behavioral consultations are provided by a behaviorist (BCBA) who focuses on target behaviors that need to be modified by observing the situation, making recommendations for change and implementing positive reinforcement with the individual, family and providers. The ultimate goal is an intervention that replaces the individual’s targeted behavior with socially acceptable appropriate behaviors that increase community integration. The support plan should emphasize the positive approach with effective treatment designed to attain and maintain appropriate behaviors and prevent additional challenging behaviors from occurring.
Services we can perform:
- Interviewing the individual, family members, caregivers, and relevant others to identify issues to be addressed and desired outcomes of consultation;
- Observing the individual in daily activities and natural environments;
- Assessing the individual’s need for an assistive device or modification and/or adjustment in the environment or services;
- Developing data collection mechanisms and collecting baseline data;
- Observing and assessing current interventions, support strategies, or assistive devices being used with the individual;
- Developing written supporting documentation detailing the interventions, environmental adaptations, and support strategies to address the identified issues and desired outcomes; this may include recommendations related to specific devices, technology, or adaptation of other training programs or activities;
- Demonstrating specialized, therapeutic interventions, individualized supports, or assistive devices;
- Training family/caregiver and other relevant persons to assist the individual in using an assistive device, to implement specialized, therapeutic interventions, or adjust currently utilized support techniques;
- Training relevant persons to better support the individual simply by observing the individual’s environment, daily routines, and personal interactions;
- Reviewing documentation and evaluating the efficacy of assistive devices or the activities and interventions identified in the supporting documentation; and
- Training and technical assistance to family members, caregivers, and other individuals primarily responsible for carrying out the individual’s POC.
This is a service by the BCBA only; not an RBT/BT. It is provided within the client’s home setting.