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.
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.
Primary care in behavior focuses on preventing mild behavior issues from becoming more serious over time. In simple terms, it helps families manage challenging behaviors in children that are not part of a diagnosed condition but still disrupt daily life. If left unaddressed, these behaviors can worsen.
Behavioral pediatrics supports families with concerns like sleep difficulties, bedtime struggles, defiance, anxiety, fears, sibling conflicts, picky eating, habits like thumb sucking, and toileting issues. These are common behaviors that occur frequently but are more than just mild concerns.
This type of care is usually short-term and focused on specific issues. Caregivers play a key role in making changes, and regular check-ins help track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
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.
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.
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.
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