 | Behaviour Development Program |
What Is It?
The Behaviour Development Program works with the key people in a child's or adult's life, teaching them new skills and ways of responding that will encourage positive behaviour change.
What Do We Do?
The Behaviour Development Program uses a mediator model where we train parents, caregivers and/or service providers to carry out programs designed by our consultants.
Clients receive weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly consultations.
Working With Individuals
- Connect with the caregiver over the phone to determine program suitability, and to explain the process.
- Conduct a home visit to explain the program, learn about the specific behaviour concerns, and determine needs.
- Have the caregiver fill out forms regarding the person's social history and behaviour.
- Based on observation and on information gathered, develop an Individual Treatment Plan with goals and objectives for behavioural change.
- Work with skills that the person already has and build on those.
- Assist caregiver in gaining effective interaction skills, which encourage positive behaviour
- Take small, manageable steps to attain goals.
- Use positive reinforcers, both tangible (treat), and natural (smile, "high five"), to effect positive change
- Arrange and provide workshops/training and provide reference materials (lending library) to mediators.
Please note, the individual can have different mediators in different settings (e.g. home, school, camp, workplace).
Clinical supervision is provided by a Consulting Psychologist on a regular basis.
Who Is It For?
- People living in Lanark County
- Anyone over the age of 2 who has or could develop a developmental delay
- Parents, caregivers, teachers, group home staff or camp counsellors who care for children or adults with behaviour difficulties
- Anyone wanting information on behaviour strategies
- Provide workshops on a variety of behaviour topics
How Does It Help?
The CHILD OR ADULT will:
- Build self-esteem, confidence, and independence.
- Be able to participate more fully in the community
- Feel less frustrated
The PARENT OR OTHER SUPPORT PERSON will:
- Experience an increase in positive interactions with the individual
- Feel supported, empowered, and more confident
- Gain a sense of satisfaction on seeing a positive change in the child or adult because of his/her own efforts
- Feel more effective in encouraging positive behaviour change
- Receive expert advice regarding behaviour concerns
Who Are We?
- Our team is made up of a coordinator, behaviour consultants, and a supervising psychologist.
- We specialize in working with persons with developmental disabilities.
Referrals
Common Reasons For Referral- Aggression
- Self injurious behaviour
- Non compliance.
- Skill development
- Parent assistance
- Referrals and service inquiries are welcome from any individual or group.
- This includes parents, schools, day cares, group homes, medical professionals & other agencies (CAS, Open Doors, etc).
- Referrals may be mailed, faxed or taken by phone.
