Occasionally (if we feel we can meet
the needs of the child and have a behavior analyst
available) we will
offer long distance consulting. These services
are not recommended for best practices of ABA, however,
in some situations parents do not have access to Certified
Behavior Analysts and we may be able to help support
a program they will fully implement. Parents may implement
the program themselves or hire trainers to work with
their child. A typical program should consist of
30-40 hours per week of ABA. This may vary based on recommendations
from BCBA. Either party can cancel with 30 days
notice for any reason. The family must send in a video
tape of the child and follow the same requirements as
Day Learning Clients. Prior to agreeing to conduct services
TSOB may require an in person visit with the child.
Start-up Services:
This is based on a 2 Day start up, however, the format
may need to be varied depending upon the needs of the
child. These services are offered during the week Monday
thru Friday from 9-3 based upon availability by TSOB
and must be coordinated in advance.
Day One:
The Shape Of Behavior takes time initially to get to
know the child, establish a reinforcing relationship,
and conduct the initial assessment prior to working
and training the family. Typically this will
require the child to attend the Day Learning program
at TSOB for 1 full day 9-3pm. If The Shape Of
Behavior feels one day is not adequate to get to know
the child or complete a full assessment, more time
will be requested at an additional charge.
*If there are many compliance problems, The Shape Of
Behavior reserves the right to require a Functional Analysis,
which can take several days to conduct and has an additional
associated cost.
Day Two:
Following the agreed upon time to establish a rapport
with the child, The Shape Of Behavior will conduct
an initial Workshop, development of individualized
programs, and hands-on training. The Second Day, The
family and trainers will be in a workshop while the
child works attends Day Learning. This workshop
is design to review the basic principles of ABA. This
format may vary depending upon the needs of the child.
*TSOB may require additional workshops or follow up
workshops on behavior, reinforcement, and or mainstreaming
depending upon the needs of the child and have an additional
cost. After the workshop and development of a program,
the consultant will review the ABLLS assessment, developed
data sheet, and start hands on training with the family
and the child.
Monthly Consults:
The family is required to travel to The Shape Of Behavior
in Houston, Texas at the designated location.
This
visit must be preceded with:
1. a recently videotaped session of ABA therapy demonstrating
both NET and DTT (30-45 minutes)
2. updated graphs and copies of the last months data
sheets. We will keep these materials and ask that
you make a copy for your own records.
3. Updated behavior charts, language samples, and any
other required data sheets.
The consultant will review your graphs and video for
program updates and suggestions.
This will be
followed by a visit, where you will have hands on training
for approx. 3 hours.
The child may be requested to attend Day Learning prior
to meeting with the family for hands on training.
