Behavior Management
All ages
Behavior management services are individually-driven to increase the independence of each client. Our focus is to decrease maladaptive (negative) behaviors and increase positive behaviors.
A Behavioral Support Plan
for every client
For each client we create a Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) and serves as a guide for staff, family and any other signficant person in a client’s life.
The BSP reflects who a client is as an individual as well as areas of need including suggested positive interventions which offer the least restrictive techniques first to encourage growth and new skill development.
One-on-one Sessions
Our consultants employ a mix of proactive strategies training during direct face-to-face sessions with clients, enforcing natural consequences for maladaptive behaviors, staff training, and data analysis to provide scientific-based behavior modification support and interventions.
Consistent care
We work as a team to keep each other updated on each client’s needs. If your primary consultant is not available (i.e. vacation), we will find another consultant to assist you. Kelly Howard is a qualified behavior consultant, and is available for all our clients should the need arise.
Small Group Skill Lab
BST offers regularly-scheduled social gatherings, clubs, and events that provide opportunities to address various skill areas outside of regular one-on-one sessions. Our skills labs not only provide opportunities to enhance individualized goals and objectives, they also give clients the chance to socialize, make connections, and form friendships with one another in a safe and supportive environment.
Multiple Environments
Your behavior consultant will want to see you at home, at the workshop, in the community and in our South Bend office.
Behavior Management Level 1
Brad Mazick, Ph.D., HSPP is our in-house Level 1 HSPP supervision to the staff of Behavior Services & Therapy. Case managers should select Behavior Services & Therapy for the BG1O on all Notices of Action and Person Centered Individualized Support Plans.
A daily journey towards growth & independence
Even individuals with the most severe challenges to overcome can learn positive coping skills and increased communication when given the proper support.
Treatment Timeline
Day 1–28
Assessments, observations, baseline data collection and Functional Behavioral Assessment writing
Day 29–43
Behavioral Support Plan writing and staff training
Day 44+
Proactive strategies training through direct contact with the client, staff support and behavior data monitoring
Behavior Management services are paid for through the Medicaid Waiver Program, private insurance companies, or private pay. Learn More