Behavior Support Services
What is Behavior Services
At Xcepted Corporation, we believe behavior is a form of communication. Our goal is not simply to change a behavior, but to understand why it is happening and help each individual develop positive, meaningful alternatives that support a better quality of life.
Our Behavior Support Services are person-centered and individualized to the unique strengths, needs, preferences, and goals of each person we support.
Understanding the person behind the behavior
Our Behavior Consultants take the time to get to know the individual and understand what may be contributing to behaviors that interfere with their independence, relationships, safety, or quality of life.
Through observation, interviews, assessments, and collaboration with the individual and their support team, we work to identify the purpose or function of behavior and the circumstances that may contribute to it.
From there, we develop practical strategies that focus on prevention, skill development, positive supports, and greater independence.
How Can behavior supports help?
Behavior Support Services may help individuals:
- Develop positive coping and communication skills
- Increase independence and self-advocacy
- Learn alternatives to challenging behaviors
- Improve emotional regulation and problem-solving skills
- Strengthen social and relationship skills
- Increase successful participation at home, work, and in the community
- Identify and reduce environmental triggers and barriers
- Build upon individual strengths and abilities
- Increase choice, dignity, and quality of life
A team approach
Positive change is most successful when everyone works together. Our Behavior Consultants collaborate with the individual, family members, guardians, residential providers, day and employment programs, case managers, healthcare professionals, and other members of the individual's support team.
We provide education, training, and practical strategies so that supports can be implemented consistently across environments.
Focus on the individual, not the behavior
A person is much more than a diagnosis or a challenging behavior.
At Xcepted Corporation, we look beyond the behavior to understand the individual. We recognize strengths, respect choices, encourage independence, and work to develop supports that are positive, practical, and as least restrictive as possible.
Our goal is to help each individual build the skills and supports needed to experience greater independence, meaningful relationships, community involvement, and a life that is important to them.