Services & Outcomes

Compassionate Behavioral Services Provided

Group and Individual Sessions: Providing both one-on-one and group-based ABA therapy to teach and generalize skills.
Social Skills Assessment: Utilizing standardized and informal assessments to identify an adolescent’s specific social skills deficits.
Self-Management Training: Teaching adolescents to monitor and manage their own behavior by setting goals, tracking their progress, and rewarding themselves for positive changes.
Behavioral Skills Training (BST): A teaching method that involves instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback to teach new skills.
Social Scripts and Role-Playing: Using pre-written scripts and real-time practice to navigate social situations.
Video Modeling: Showing videos of appropriate social behavior to help adolescents learn by observation.
Parent and Caregiver Training: Educating families on how to support and generalize their adolescent’s new skills at home and in the community.
In-vivo Practice: Facilitating opportunities for adolescents to practice their skills in real-life settings (e.g., a park, a store, a community event).
Data Collection and Progress Monitoring: Systematically tracking data on skill acquisition and behavior reduction to ensure effectiveness.

Outcomes for Adolescents	Details
Improved Communication Skills	– Initiating and maintaining conversations.
	– Using appropriate tone, volume, and body language.
	– Asking and answering questions.
	– Active listening.
Enhanced Social Interaction Skills	– Sharing and taking turns.
	– Joining group activities.
	– Making and keeping friends.
	– Understanding and respecting personal space.
Increased Emotional Regulation	– Identifying and labeling emotions in themselves and others.
	– Coping with frustration, disappointment, and peer conflict.
	– Managing anxiety in social situations.
Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution	– Identifying social problems.
	– Generating solutions.
	– Negotiating and compromising.
	– Handling teasing, bullying, and rejection.
Improved Self-Advocacy	– Expressing personal needs and wants.
	– Setting boundaries.
	– Saying “no” appropriately. Understanding consent of self and others.
Development of Adaptive Skills	-Completing job applications independently.
	– Managing household chores and responsibilities.
	– Planning and preparing simple meals.
	– Navigating public transportation.
	– Engaging in community service and volunteering.
	– Budgeting and managing personal finances.
	-Managing hygiene routines and self-sufficiency
Enhanced Understanding of Social Cues	– Recognizing non-verbal cues (e.g., facial expressions, body language).
	– Understanding and responding to social norms and unwritten rules.
Increased Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem	– Feeling more comfortable and capable in social situations.
	– Developing a more positive self-image.
	– Building a sense of belonging.