This specialized program provides services to individuals who display severe destructive behavior that poses a significant risk to self, others or the environment. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) use behavior analytic assessment and treatment procedures to produce the best possible outcomes for our clients. Clients are assessed via functional analysis to identify the maintaining function of problem behavior. Based on the assessment results, evidence-based interventions are systematically employed and evaluated for efficacy.
We offer specialized services to children and adolescence with developmental disabilities who display:
- Destructive Behaviors
- Aggression
- Pica
- Property Destruction
- Self Injury
The Severe Behavior Program at Highland Behavioral offers:
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Outpatient Treatment
- Day Treatment
- Parent and Caregiver Training
Our Treatment Programs
Severe Behavior Program
Initial Evaluation
The client and caregiver(s) met with a team of specialists trained and experienced in the assessment of severe behavior problems. Some clients require only an evaluation and written recommendations, whereas others require outpatient therapy or day treatment.
Outpatient Treatment
Clients with less severe behavior are seen several days per week for 1-4 hours per session.
Day Treatment
Clients displaying significant severe behavior problems attend a clinical program for 6 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Intensive Community Based Treatment
In certain cases, our clinical team can be assigned to a setting or location in an effort to assess and treat a client in the natural environment. These services are reserved for critical cases with severe behavior problems requiring constant intensive clinical staffing.
Caregiver Training
Once an effective treatment is developed and validated, parents and care providers are trained on implementation. Long-term outcomes of a validated treatment depend on consistent implementation by caregivers across all settings. Highland Behavioral’s training includes didactic instruction, modeling, coaching and feedback.
