Behaviour Consultant Services
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Functional Behaviour Assessments: identify challenging behaviours and why they may be occurring
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Skill-building assessments: establish skill areas to improve independence and quality of life
1. Comprehensive Assessments
2. Program Development
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Individualized Behaviour Support Plan (BSP)
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behaviour reduction and safety/client welfare plan (if necessary)
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functional communication
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evidence-based strategies
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measures to monitor progress
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- Skill acquisition programs (examples for young learners)
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imitation (e.g., imitating simple actions, words, and advanced writing/drawing imitation)
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receptive communication (e.g., understanding and responding to spoken language, such as following verbal instructions)
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expressive communication (e.g., communicating wants/needs and spontaneously commenting on items/activities in the environment)
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fine motor skills (e.g., achieving pincer grasp, manipulating zippers and fastening buttons)
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gross motor skills (e.g., balance, climbing, throwing/catching a ball)
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independence (e.g., initiating and completing daily routines, such as hand washing, teeth-brushing, etc.)
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academics (e.g., sight reading, reading comprehension, writing, and math skills)
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3. BI Training & Parent Coaching (if requested)
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BI Training: focused on basic behavioural and learning principles, involves shadowing the Behaviour
Consultant initially and then bi-weekly check-ins with programs and progress. -
On-going Support: monthly meetings to ensure progress and incorporation of family goals
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Opportunities for growth: families are welcome to watch in-home sessions to learn strategies implemented.
If interested in specific guidance (e.g., behaviour management), parent coaching can be provided by the Behaviour Consultant (in-home sessions with child and/or virtually through video calls)
4. Progress Monitoring/Analyzing
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Direct Observation: bi-weekly check-ins to observe and note child and BI progress
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Data Analysis: data collected will be analyzed by the Behaviour Consultant on a regular basis
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Updates: development of new goals (in collaboration with the family & other team professionals) after
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Modifications: the environment will be frequently assessed to determine what changes can be made to instruction
(e.g., adjusting adult instructions/responses, providing visuals, etc.) and which accommodations (e.g., providing tools
to support sensory needs and using preferred items & activities) can be made to best support and motivate your child