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Shoreline Behavioral Services- Pediatric Behavior Therapy

We are devoted to working together with your family to make lasting behavioral changes!

What we offer...

ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been endorsed as the gold standard for treating autism by several state and federal agencies, including the Surgeon General.

Research shows that ABA is also effective for children with other developmental disorders such as ADHD, ODD, and OCD. In addition, ABA can be an extremely effective therapy for teaching new adaptive skills to typically developing children displaying unwanted behavior patterns .

There is no "one-size-fits-all" ABA program. Your child is unique and has specific strengths and weaknesses requiring a program designed to meet their individual needs. Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will assess your child and develop an individualized behavior plan.

Caregiver Coaching

The behavior specialists at Shoreline Behavioral know the strain and stress challenging behaviors impose on the entire family. Recognizing the benefit of establishing parents as agents of behavior change, we have developed a unique individualized program. Most importantly, we work with caregivers to teach skills they need to make lasting behavior change. This option is a great solution for those families on waiting lists for ABA clinics, families who do not have the option for direct ABA services (child does not have medical insurance coverage), those families looking for short term support.

School Consultation

We work with your child's school to increase their success as an independent student. We can provide therapy when needed in the school setting to teach the skills where they happen! If school support is not a good fit for your child, we can provide consultation to educators and provide support after school to work on skills such as task initiation, paying attention, following instructions, increasing tolerance for non-preferred tasks. organizing, working memory, and inhibitory control.

IEP Advocate Services

Navigating IEP meetings and understanding what support services are available for your child can be a full time job. We can help!

We offer IEP advocacy from a behavior analyst with experience in the school system, we are here to ensure that every child receives the educational support they deserve. With in-depth knowledge of special education and behavior analytic best practices, we are strong advocates for families, helping them navigate the complexities of the IEP process and securing the most appropriate educational outcomes for their children. As a part of our services, we offer school observations where we can observe the student in the educational setting. This is one unique aspect that sets us apart from other advocates in the area. We use a behavior analytic lens to assess the entire educational environment and teaching.

Challenging Behavior Support

Unwanted behavior patterns can occur in typically developing children as well as those with developmental disorders. We do not have to accept these behaviors as "normal". We teach new skills to tolerate being told "no" or to tolerate not getting their way. We teach kids to ask for attention, transition between activities, make a choice, and follow instructions. We coach parents using values- based treatment and preventative strategies.

Behavioral Sleep Treatment

Families struggling to help their children sleep better can learn strategies and gain a better understanding of sleep. We use research based solutions that are proven to be highly effective. Using behavioral interventions and environmental changes, we aim to help the whole family get a better night's sleep. We provide an individualized assessment to determine your child's specific needs and develop a plan with the caregivers for the best outcome. Sleep therapy can be part of your child's ABA program or choose an individual sleep therapy package for any child not receiving ABA therapy.