I understand that when my child engages in inappropriate behaviors, different interventions • could be used, such as: Redirecting attention to the task, • Ignoring inappropriate behaviors, • Rewarding alternative, appropriate behaviors, • Using physical guidance to help him/her respond to a command (e.g., helping him/her • to sit on a chair). In the case that routinely used techniques, such as listed above, are not effective in • reducing inappropriate behaviors, the behavioral specialist will meet with the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst to discuss other possibilities for intervention. If any intrusive intervention is recommended and approved, I understand that I will sign a written consent form prior to any administration of these procedures. Assessment Procedures Before starting treatment services for my several assessment procedures will be used. • These may include: An intake interview during which I will be asked about my child’s current and past • levels of language, motor skills, play skills, self-help skills, interest in peers, and behavioral concerns, Standardized psychological or educational assessments to measure my child’s cognitive • functioning, level of adaptive functioning in daily life, and level of receptive and expressive language, Behavioral and curriculum-based assessments, • Behavioral observation of my child during free-play and during interactions with • others, and Reports from school or past medical or psychological assessments will also be • requested if appropriate. I understand that Family First may request a medical evaluation if a behavior appears to be • caused by an underlying medical issue or to rule any underlying medical issues. I authorize Family First to carry out clinical and educational assessments to help direct the • development of treatment services for my child. I understand that assessments may involve participation of members of my family. I understand that the results of all assessments are available to me at any time.
• I understand that when my child engages in inappropriate behaviors, different interventions could be used, such as: • Redirecting attention to the task, • Ignoring inappropriate behaviors, • Rewarding alternative, appropriate behaviors, • Using physical guidance to help him/her respond to a command (e.g., helping him/her to sit on a chair). • In the case that routinely used techniques, such as listed above, are not effective in reducing inappropriate behaviors, the behavioral specialist will meet with the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst to discuss other possibilities for intervention. If any intrusive intervention is recommended and approved, I understand that I will sign a written consent form prior to any administration of these procedures. Assessment Procedures • Before starting treatment services for my several assessment procedures will be used. These may include: • An intake interview during which I will be asked about my child’s current and past levels of language, motor skills, play skills, self-help skills, interest in peers, and behavioral concerns, • Standardized psychological or educational assessments to measure my child’s cognitive functioning, level of adaptive functioning in daily life, and level of receptive and expressive language, • Behavioral and curriculum-based assessments, • Behavioral observation of my child during free-play and during interactions with others, and • Reports from school or past medical or psychological assessments will also be requested if appropriate. • I understand that Family First may request a medical evaluation if a behavior appears to be caused by an underlying medical issue or to rule any underlying medical issues. • I authorize Family First to carry out clinical and educational assessments to help direct the development of treatment services for my child. I understand that assessments may involve participation of members of my family. I understand that the results of all assessments are available to me at any time.