All services are supervised by a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)and are individualized to meet each child's needs. Positive reinforcement, among other principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), allow for learning to take place while having fun! Intensive Behavioral Intervention - (6-30 hours/wk.) is an individualized ABA program that is designed to meet your child's specific needs. Increases in communication, social skills, play skills, self-help skills, and pre-academic skills are only a few of the areas that can be addressed in this program. Decreases in behaviors that interfere with learning are also targeted. Parent training is provided on a re-occurring basis. Services can be provided in home, at our clinic, or in the community. School Based Services - a Milestones LBA will work with your child's teacher to manage behavior, facilitate interactions with peer, and utilize the principles of ABA in the classroom. One-on-one services are provide in school when appropriate. Behavior Intervention - This program is designed to target a decrease in problematic behavior. Problem behavior is any behavior that interferes with learning, the ability to develop meaningful positive relationships, is harmful to the self or others, or decreases the overall quality of life. Behaviors addressed in this program include but are not limited to: aggression, tantrums, crying, self-injurious behavior, stereotypical behaviors, property destruction, and rigidity. Behavioral assessment and treatment utilize the principles of applied behavior analysis. Parent, teacher, and family trainings are provided. Family Support - We provide training on behavioral strategies that you can use at home and in the community. These strategies will help you manage challenging behaviors, teach new skills, and help to ensure that newly learned skills occur across all environments. Parental involvement is a critical component of the services provided by Milestones. Pre-school Bridge - Our pre-school bridge program simulates a typical pre-school classroom. Students in this program are preparing to join a typically developing classroom at school! We focus on group learning, classroom routines and social skills!
