Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, LLC staff provide consulting services for student specific challenges or class-wide challenges in the school setting. Blue Sky staff may begin the process with classroom observations and teacher interviews. Blue Sky staff then collaborate with teachers and other educators to create a plan based on behavior analytic principles to improve current students(s) challenges. Blue Sky staff provide direct training to teachers using a variety of techniques (e.g., didactic, modeling, role-play, feedback, etc.). Blue Sky staff will continually consult with the teacher or school personnel and provide follow-up training as needed. Staff will fade back consultation visits as the teacher becomes more comfortable with the plan and/or when student(s) challenging behaviors decrease.

Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, LLC staff can provide direct Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) services to address skill acquisition for a short period of time. Direct ABA may include conducting a Skills Assessment to gather baseline measures on student’s skills and develop goals based on assessment results. Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and/or Natural Environment Training (NET) Strategies with appropriate prompting methods may be used to teach specific goals. Training will also be provided to teachers and/or relevant school personnel through modeling and direct training methods. Blue Sky staff will provide support until the teacher/relevant school personnel are able to carry on the interventions without support.

Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, LLC staff can develop a written behavior plan based on the results of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and/or classroom observations. The behavior intervention plan will address specific students maladaptive behaviors and appropriate replacement behaviors along with strategies for school personnel to use in the classroom setting.

Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, LLC’s BCBAs and RBTs provide group behavior analytic services in the school setting. The therapy sessions are provided in a small group setting (up to 6 students per group) and focus on developing skills related to social awareness, appropriate social interactions, coping skills, problem solving, and independent skills. It is recommended that groups are developed based on age, eligibility ruling, and/or presenting challenges. The groups may meet 1-hr, 1-2 times per week.

Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, LLC’s BCBAs can collaborate with and support school personnel in writing observable and measurable goals (behavior and academic) for a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Blue Sky staff can also participate in IEP meetings and be active members of the committee to assist with student needs.

Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, LLC staff specialize in early intervention and education. BCBAs and RBTs can provide assistance in setting up an effective pre-k classroom environment to maximize student success. In addition, Blue Sky staff can help develop instructional, behavioral, academic, and social goals in the classroom that are individualized for student needs. Supports may be provided through modeling, role-play and feedback for school personnel.

Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, LLC provides professional development training to school personnel that increases understanding, knowledge, and skills for staff in a variety of areas. Trainings are conducted in a half-day (3-4 hrs) or full day (6-8 hrs) format. Training duration may vary depending on school need. Training topics may include: Autism, ADHD, Addressing Behavior Concerns, Basic Classroom Management, Emotional Disability, Conducting FBAs, Writing Effective Behavior Plans, Designing inclusion Services, among others.

Blue Sky Behavior Therapy, LLC’s BCBAs or RBTs provide a series individual or group caregiver education to assist caregivers in reinforcing students’ skills taught at school as well as establish systems at home that could lead to improved student success. The group Caregiver Education is conducted in a 12-week behavioral education program with a group of no more than 10 caregivers. Sessions are once a week for 1 hour. Individual Caregiver Education is conducted with a single family unit and training is tailored to the needs of the student and family.