Home-based Services

Focus on family.

Focus' behavioral services are directed to improving each child's functional behavior and communication in their day-to-day setting. Often, working with the child in the home can provide a basis for the development of skills that may be generalized to other environements. Family members who participate in these programs also learn behavior management skills that can be applied in a variety of settings. Services offered in-home include:

• Functional Behavioral Assessment
• Developmental Assessment
• Intensive Behavioral Intervention (direct 1:1 intervention)
• Intervention to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
• Toilet Training
• Parent Education
• School district, parent, and adjunctive service provider consultations. Consultation with parents may include:

• improving the child's behavior and relationship with siblings,
• embedding positive behavioral support within typical family routines,
• establishing a communication system,
  
• developing appropriate behavioral goals and objectives, and
  
• support for parents dealing with a variety of feelings and questions about the future.