Assessment
The first step to understanding why one behaves a certain way, is a
comprehensive evaluation to assess one’s individual needs. This is accomplished using a
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA).
The FBA utilizes an array of direct and
indirect data collection methods to determine the factors that drive and
maintain the behaviors that impact the individual in a socially significant
way.
JMK will then assess the individual’s skill level in areas that are fundamental to increasing their quality of life (e.g., communication, social, adaptive). Additionally, JMK evaluates the individual’s strengths. This assessment result allows ABA professionals to develop a person-centered, evidenced based, and efficient plan to move forward.
Behavior Plan
JMK takes a holistic approach to create an evolving plan
that eventually leads to the
individual’s success. The assessment phase provided insight into reasons behind certain behaviors. The next
step outlines what can be done about them.
JMK collaborates with the individual’s friends and family to develop an individualized plan. The plan focuses not only on areas where the client faces challenges, but also aims to leverage their existing strengths. The Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) serves as a guide, supporting the individual and their caregivers through various situations in their lives.
Ongoing Support
After the BSP is developed, a behavior
specialist may be contracted to work in conjunction with the support team to
start its implementation. This private and personal consultation allows for the
BSP to be continuously evaluated and appropriately revised so that it is completely
tailored to the individual.
It also allows the client and those involved in their life (family members, service providers, friends, etc.) to ask any questions and become completely familiarized with the plan.
Individual and Group Counseling
JMK therapists are trained to create personalized,
eclectic and holistic plans to guide clients and help them live their best
lives. Through counseling, one can hope to gain insight and an understanding of
the difficulties they face.
The counseling process starts with
identifying and setting goals. Skill building includes learning and
implementing coping skills that build emotional resilience and put change into
effect. Our therapists specialize in working with individuals with Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities. JMK provides the following counseling sessions
in this category:
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Support Groups
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Social Skills Groups
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Psychoeducational Groups
• Other counseling sessions tackle Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma, and Individual and Group Therapy.
Training
JMK also provides training to the
client’s parents, staff and caregivers, to inform them about specific behavior
techniques, evidence-based practice, and mental health. Examples of trainings
that are be offered include:
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Fundamental principles and procedures in Applied
Behavior Analysis
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Data collection and analysis procedures
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Classroom management strategies
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Classroom organization
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Prompting strategies to promote student independence
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Social and communication development
Is there anything you want to learn more about not mentioned on this list? We would love to hear your feedback on which specific trainings would be beneficial for you and your team!