BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Behavior Support Services is an OPWDD program that provides children and families with assistance to address challenging behaviors. Our goal is to provide individually designed support to best fit the needs of each child and their family. Behavior staff partner with families to focus on creating positive outcomes and check in on a consistent basis to discuss progress, concerns, and future goals.

Commonly Addressed Skills

• Behavior: Reduce challenging behaviors while empowering families to promote positive behaviors at home, in school, and in the community.
• Communication: Support the development of meaningful and effective communication skills.
• Life Skills: Develop and implement routines that support self-help, hygiene, and overall independent living skills at home.
• Social Skills: Build social skills to promote positive and appropriate interactions with family members, peers, and support staff.
• Community Integration: Learning new skills helps increase involvement in community activities like staying safe, eating out, and going on outings with family or support staff.