Family Services
Utah Behavior Services
Provide a development of strategies for one child or an entire family. These services are for all children and adults, including: autism spectrum disorders, mental or emotional disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. We provide In-home behavior management training and skill development, analysis of the cause of the problem behaviors, one-on-one ABA therapy, written Behavior Plans, instruction and modeling of interventions, ongoing follow-up supports, and consultations with schools, daycares, respite, extended family, and other providers.
Provide a development of strategies for one child or an entire family. These services are for all children and adults, including: autism spectrum disorders, mental or emotional disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. We provide In-home behavior management training and skill development, analysis of the cause of the problem behaviors, one-on-one ABA therapy, written Behavior Plans, instruction and modeling of interventions, ongoing follow-up supports, and consultations with schools, daycares, respite, extended family, and other providers.
Effective Service Delivery Models:
- Emphasize positive supports, prevention, and teaching
- Have a coordinated team approach
- Include ongoing training and education
- Are supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
ABA Therapy:
- Therapists work directly with the child on teaching skills and new behaviors
- Sessions range from 2-6 hours each, several days each week
- Therapists assess child's current level and abilities and work with parents and BCBA to formulate goals
- Comprehensive program covering all areas of development: academics, social skills, age-typical developmental skills, and a strong emphasis on communication
- Each child has an individualized program book for tracking and monitoring progress toward goals
- Therapists provide their own supplies and toys, parents provide a space to work in
- Therapy is also delivered in applicable community settings (parks, libraries, play grounds) to promote generalization
- Whole-family program includes siblings, parents, and anyone else involved in the child's life
DSPD Service Delivery Model
Utah Behavior Services, formerly known as Key Support Services, has made the difficult decision to no longer provide Behavior Consultation (BC) services through the DSPD/DHS contract, effective 6.30.2010. Unfortunately, this means we can no longer serve clients who receive these supports as part of their DSPD funding. While we maintain great concern for the children, adults, and families we have had the pleasure of serving under this contract, we simply cannot sustain our services at the current contract rate. We feel that the current BC rates do not accurately reflect the costs required to conduct this service with any measure of quality, and do not allow providers or service recipients to experience the success and benefit that these services have the potential to provide. Furthermore, the extensive paperwork and ongoing contract requirements impact service delivery and decrease the already insufficient amount of time allotted to serve individuals and families.We are thankful to all those we have worked with through the contract up to this point, and wish our special clients and families the very, very best!
Parent Education
Please see the Resources page for information on Parent Education Classes and other helpful resources for families!
Funding
- Hourly Private Pay
- State Contracted (DSPD) (ending 6/30/10)
- Private Insurance
- School Referrals
- Contact us for any additional questions