Behavioral Health Consultants

BHC therapists receive intense training in a wide spectrum of ABA models including but not limited to Discrete Trial Therapy (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Pivotal Response Training, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Incidental Teaching, Peer Integration, Generalization, Positive Behavior Support, Visual Support Systems, Reinforcement Strategies, Behavior Management, and so on. In brief, treatment is based on the use of positive reinforcement. Rewards are selected based on the needs of each child. As intervention progresses with older age children, more age-appropriate rewards are provided when the older child can demonstrate that they have mastered problem-solving skills, and have demonstrated age appropriate socialization skills. Older children must demonstrate that they can cope with and problem-solve in a wide spectrum of community activities. See our FAQ for more information.

Parents receive training in behavior management during weekly parent training sessions. This training includes parent and staff discuss of reinforcement. When parents successfully learn intervention skills, they are better equipped to more successfully manage their children‘s maladaptive behaviors. See our FAQ for more information.

The ABA Supervisor, with their special skills in Applied Behavior Analysis, will conduct an ABA Functional Behavior Assessment, write up their observations of the child and present their findings and their recommendation to Regional Center. Included in the ABA Functional Behavior Assessment will be the ABA Supervisor’s recommendation regarding the treatment design, the methodology to be used to implement the treatment plan and an evaluation of the instructional and environmental modifications that may be necessary to produce socially significant improvements in the child’s behavior. Through the vehicle of this ABA Assessment, Regional Center and/or the school district will be able to view behavioral measurements in the following areas: cognition, language and communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), adaptive skills, social skills, basic living skills, compliance, and so on. If Regional Center and/or the school district is in agreement with the recommendation of the ABA Supervisor, ABA treatment services will be authorized. A specific treatment plan will then be implemented. See our FAQ for more information.

When ABA treatment services are implemented, the BHC Clinical Supervisor will meet with parents on a weekly basis. The ABA Supervisor will oversee by “hands on” observations that the treatment plan is being implemented as designed. In addition, the ABA Supervisor will oversee that Clinical Supervisors are providing parents and therapists with ongoing training on ABA techniques specific to the treatment plan. See our FAQ for more information.

The settings where ABA services are delivered is varied and based on the clinical needs of the child. Services are conducted within the child’s primary home environment and locations throughout the community.  Services may be generalized to include community integration and recreational programs. See our FAQ for more information.