A Behavioral/ Program Design Specialist (BPS) will work closely with the families of children with disabilities to address their individual areas of need. Beginning at the current skill level of the child, the BPS creates programs that the family and support staff can implement to increase the child’s independence, community integration, and/ or school inclusion. The BPS also meets regularly with the parents to discuss progress, concerns, and future goals.

Features of the Behavioral Consulting & Program Design Services

• Programs are individually designed to best fit the needs of the each child and family
  
  
• Specialist helps coordinate between school, home, and other existing programs/ services to meet the best interest of the child and family
  
  
• Specialist meets regularly with the family and/or support staff to ensure optimal implementation of programs
  
  
• Specialist trains family members and/or support staff to implement programs at home

Commonly Addressed Areas / Skills

• Behavior – Decreasing undesirable behaviors as well as increasing desired behaviors at home and in the community
  
  
• Communication – Increasing appropriate/ effective communication
  
  
• Life Skills – Self-help, cooking, independence at home, etc.
  
  
• Social Skills – Developing skills to encourage appropriate interaction with other people, including family, friends, and support staff
  
  
• Community Integration – Skill development increases participation in community activities; including safety, eating out, public outings with family and/ or support staff

Purpose of the Behavioral Consulting and Program Design Services

Behavioral/ Program Design services provide support to families with children with a wide range of disabilities. The Behavioral/ Program Design Specialist creates and implements programs and strategies that will increase independence, promote inclusion and community integration, and improve the quality of life for the child and the family as a whole. These programs may span all domains of the child’s life, including behavioral issues, social skills, communication skills, and independent living skills.

Contact:

Rachel Schwartz
Phone: 724-2111 ext. 335
Email: community@stic-cil.com