Theoretical Foundation

The theoretical foundation of this program originates from behavioral science. The formula for change rests on the belief that every action is a means for a reaction and that people will continue behaviors that result in rewarding stimuli. This awareness provides the key to reorganizing the incentive structure to elicit desired behaviors in your child. Additionally, theories of counseling and human psychology are utilized which augment the applied practice of working with parents and children in order to improve the cohabitation of families.

The Process

There are three stages or steps to the behavior specialist's approach. The first is purging, the next is scheduling, and the last is charting. At each level there will be noticable changes in the dynamics of the family. The program is action-based and designed to get results in the most efficient way possible. We come to your home and help to regain dominance in the home, structure the environment, and establish rules and routines to get your life back on track.

We specialize in:

• Autism
• Emotionally Disturbed
• Oppositional Defiant
• Obsessive Compulsive
• Attention Deficit
• Lack of Motivation

Parent Training Complements Medication for Treating Behavioral Problems in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Treatment that includes medication plus a structured training program for parents reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism and related conditions, according to a new study. The study, which was part of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology (RUPP) Autism Network, was published in the December 2009 issue of the "Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry." Read more:

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