Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs): Identifying the reasons behind challenging behaviors and creating tailored intervention strategies.

Standardized Assessments: Utilizing tools like the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, VB-MAPP, and ABLLS-R to evaluate developmental milestones, socialization, and communication skills.

Functional Assessments: Identifying areas of need to develop personalized treatment plans.

Deliverables:

A comprehensive written report, including relevant graphs, conclusions, and function-based recommendations.

The option to present the report during ARD meetings or other school-based discussions.

District Personnel Meeting: Consultation to determine needs of the case(s).

Evaluation & Assessment: Reviewing and refining Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure alignment with student goals and conducting standardized assessment for behavior plan(s).

Reports and Recommendations: Providing detailed reports, data analysis, relevant graphs, and actionable recommendations based on assessments.

Collaboration with Stakeholders: Coordinating with caregivers and school staff to develop a behavior support plan for the student.

Meeting Attendance: Attending ARD/IEP/IFSP meetings to share behavioral insights and foster collaboration among educators, families, and staff.

BIP Development: A written plan to support challenging behaviors.

Required Consultations: The BCBA will meet with the student’s teachers and caregivers to ensure collaboration and consistency.

Crisis Plan: For managing behaviors that pose a threat to physical safety.

Fade Out Plan: The BCBA will provide a detailed plan for fading the intervention over time to promote independence.

Meeting Participation: Attendance and participation at ARD meetings to present and discuss the BIP.

Note: BIPs are only developed for students whose assessment was conducted by Dino Therapy.