Treatment Claim:
The main purpose of the treatment Dr. Berquist provides is to increase appropriate behaviors and decrease inappropriate behaviors in order to increase a child's functionality and independence.
Target Behaviors:
Increasing Appropriate Behaviors:
Treatment is based on evidence based practices and well researched methodologies. Specifically treatment is based on developmental theory and the principles of applied behavior analysis. These treatments are often referred to as Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI).
Types of Treatment:
Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Functional Communication Training (FCT)
Gradual Exposure/Systematic Desensitization
Compliance Training
Feeding Therapy
Flexibility Training
Self-Management Training
General Behavior Modification
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
The main purpose of the treatment Dr. Berquist provides is to increase appropriate behaviors and decrease inappropriate behaviors in order to increase a child's functionality and independence.
Target Behaviors:
Increasing Appropriate Behaviors:
- Communication Skills
- Social Skills
- Flexibility
- Independent Living Skills
- Coping Skills
- Attending Skills
- Tolerating Disappointment
- Following Instructions
- Restrictive and Avoidant Eating "aka Picky Eating"
- Stereotypical Behaviors
- Disruptive Behaviors
- Sound Sensitivity
- Fears/Worries/Anxiety
- Non-Compliant Behaviors
Treatment is based on evidence based practices and well researched methodologies. Specifically treatment is based on developmental theory and the principles of applied behavior analysis. These treatments are often referred to as Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI).
Types of Treatment:
Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Functional Communication Training (FCT)
Gradual Exposure/Systematic Desensitization
Compliance Training
Feeding Therapy
Flexibility Training
Self-Management Training
General Behavior Modification
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)