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Functional behavior assessments are critical in the development of effective programs. By determining the factors that contribute to disruptive and interfering behaviors we can develop plans that will effectively teach child alternative behaviors. Behavior assessments also serve as means to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention identify needed refinements in the program and determining readiness for reduction in services or need for increased services.
An Autism Partnership clinician who specializes in evaluating the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder will interview parents and teachers as well as make observations in a variety of critical settings (home, school, social settings) to develop a comprehensive behavioral treatment plan.
A completed behavioral assessment will include:
Baseline Information
Descriptions of disruptive/interfering behaviors: behavior rates, antecedents that appear to trigger behaviors and consequences of those behaviors
Functional Analysis of behaviors: the factors that are contributing to disruptive behaviors
Identification of the child’s abilities and skill deficits
Program Plan
Detailed plan to address identified target behaviors
Individualized curriculum to assist the child in mastery of critical skills
Recommendations
Behavior intervention services
Training plan for teachers and parents
Upon request, recommendations for related educational placement and services may also be provided
Andrea Waks, J.D., M.A.
Andrea Waks is the Director of Client Services at Autism Partnership. She began working with children with autism in the late 1970s at UCLA on the Young Autism Project, where she served as a Senior Therapist, Research Assistant, and Teaching Assistant. Andi has worked with Drs. Leaf and McEachin on the Young Autism Project, the Behavior Therapy and Learning Center, Straight Talk, and Autism Partnership. She earned her Masters Degree in General Psychology at Pepperdine University in 1983 and returned to school in 1993 to pursue a law degree. She practiced special education law, representing families of children with autism, before returning to Autism Partnership full-time. Her current duties include conducting behavioral assessments, IEP preparation, policy review, and classroom consultation. She consults with families and school districts both locally and nationally.
For more information contact: Michele Jessner, M.A., MFT at services@autismpartnership.com or (800) 816-9293 and press “0″.
Michele Jessner, M.A., MFT is Director of Operations and new
client referrals for Autism Partnership. She has been part
of the AP team for over 13 years.
To contact Michele please fill out this form or call her at
1-800-816-9293 x 0
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your questions and give you a recommendation on which services
should be provided to meet your child’s individualized needs.
Autism Partnership
200 Marina Drive
Seal Beach, Ca 90740
Andrea Waks is the Director of Client Services at Autism Partnership. She began working with children with autism in the late 1970s at UCLA on the Young Autism Project, where she served as a Senior Therapist, Research Assistant, and Teaching Assistant. Andi has worked with Drs. Leaf and McEachin on the Young Autism Project, the Behavior Therapy and Learning Center, Straight Talk, and Autism Partnership. She earned her Masters Degree in General Psychology at Pepperdine University in 1983 and returned to school in 1993 to pursue a law degree. She practiced special education law, representing families of children with autism, before returning to Autism Partnership full-time. Her current duties include conducting behavioral assessments, IEP preparation, policy review, and classroom consultation. She consults with families and school districts both locally and nationally.