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Our Supports
Our supports are grounded in a person-centered philosophy, recognizing that each individual has unique strengths, needs, and aspirations. We understand that a standardized approach is ineffective, and therefore, we prioritize developing individualized support plans tailored to your specific goals. This begins with a thorough assessment process, where we collaborate with you and your chosen support network to understand your priorities, challenges, and desired outcomes. From there, we offer a diverse range of supports. We work collaboratively with you to determine the most appropriate combination of supports to empower you to achieve your personal goals and enhance your overall well-being.
Creating a Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) is a collaborative and person-centered process. It begins by building a team that includes the individual and important people in their life, such as family, friends, coworkers, and providers. These initial meetings focus on getting to know the person, understanding their perspective, and gathering information about their history and past experiences. Direct observations are conducted in multiple settings to identify the antecedents, behavior, and consequences related to the target behavior with careful attention paid to any situations that might pose a risk to living a high quality life. This information is combined with a review of existing records and ongoing data collection to provide a comprehensive understanding of the behavior's function. The PBSP is built upon the person's strengths and focuses on their needs, preferences, and goals. A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is conducted to understand why the person is engaging in the behavior, and strategies are developed to address the function and teach replacement behaviors to meet the same need while building a safe and inclusive environment. The family and support team are trained to the plan which includes prevention strategies, skill development, environmental modifications, and relationship building. Regular reviews of the data allow the team to discuss challenges and make necessary adjustments to the plan, ensuring it remains a living document that adapts to the person's evolving needs.
The national technology-first initiative prioritizes technology as a primary means of enhancing independence, participation, and quality of life for people with disabilities. This approach means proactively considering technology solutions from the outset when addressing needs, rather than as an afterthought. It emphasizes personalized solutions tailored to each person's unique requirements, preferences, and goals, ranging from readily available apps to specialized assistive devices. Crucially, a technology-first approach provides tools that increase independence, enabling individuals to perform tasks, access information, and participate in activities with greater ease. It promotes accessibility and inclusion by leveraging technology to break down barriers in areas like education, employment, and community engagement. Ultimately, a technology-first perspective creates a world where technology seamlessly integrates into daily life, empowering individuals with disabilities to live more independently, fully participate in your community, and achieve your personal goals.
Professional Behavior Support Maintenance is essential for the long-term success of a PBSP. It involves continuous support for the individual and their team through regular communication, coaching, and advocacy. Consistent data collection and analysis allow for progress monitoring and identification of areas for improvement. The Behavior Professional facilitates this process, working with the team to collect and analyze data, provide ongoing training and education on Positive Behavior Support principles and specific strategies, and ensure the PBSP remains a living document. Regular reviews of the data inform necessary updates and modifications to the plan, adapting it to the individual's evolving needs and progress. This commitment to ongoing support, data review, and plan updates ensures the PBSP remains effective, relevant, and contributes to the individual's sustained growth, skill development, and overall quality of life.
OIS is Oregon's official system for implementing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and intervention strategies. These classes equip caregivers, support staff, and professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand the underlying functions of behaviors, implement proactive strategies to prevent them, and respond safely and effectively when they do occur. OIS training emphasizes positive reinforcement, environmental modifications, and teaching replacement behaviors, prioritizing the individual's well-being and avoiding punishment. Participants learn how to understand functional behavior assessments, follow individualized support plans, utilize de-escalation techniques and, safely implement physical intervention skills. Sarah Scassellati is a Level 3 Instructor able to teach up to and including all crisis level physical interventions.
Person-centered planning is a collaborative process that places the individual at the heart of decision-making regarding their own life and support services. It's a philosophy and a set of practices that emphasize self-determination, choice, and empowerment, taking a holistic view of the person. This means considering all aspects of life – physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual – to gain a comprehensive understanding of their unique needs, preferences, goals, and dreams for the future. In person-centered planning, the individual, along with people they choose to include (family, friends, advocates), work together to create a plan that reflects these diverse aspects. This process involves exploring the individuals strengths, interests, values, and dreams for the future, within the context of their whole life. The plan focuses on what is important to them, rather than what is simply important for them, and it guides the development of supports and services that are tailored to your specific desires and life circumstances. Ultimately, person-centered planning aims to maximize a person's control over their own life and promote their full participation in the community, recognizing and supporting the whole person.
Unsure which of our services best aligns with your needs? We offer a complimentary initial consultation. Meet with one of our behavior professionals to discuss your specific goals and explore how we can develop a tailored plan to support you and your team.