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Autism Behavioral Consultation
Sonja de Boer, 206-251-5232,
253-692-4756 (Tacoma Satellite)
Clinicians at the Autism Center provide
a range of intervention services. Behavioral consultations address
intervention services for children from infancy through adolescence
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Behavioral consultation involves
working with the child, family and/or school staff to promote a
child's ability to function successfully and adaptively at home,
in the community, and/or at school.
During behavioral consultations, clinicians
use empirically supported best practice strategies based on the
principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and develop individualized
programs for each child. In an individual’s program, a variety
of skills may be promoted, such as functional communication, play
skills, and social behaviors. Behavioral consultation may also focus
on decreasing inappropriate behaviors and increasing appropriate
replacement behaviors. Adolescents sometimes benefit from therapy
focusing on developing satisfying and stable social relationships,
coping with anxiety and anger, and developing problem solving skills.
Our behavioral intervention consultant also offers consultation
to schools and other agencies to assist them in program development
for children with ASD.
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