Behavior Pediatrics - Genesis Behavior Center

A provider of behavior intervention services, Genesis Behavior Center, Inc. utilizes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to treat various behavioral issues, across diagnoses such as autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD, ADD, ADHD, and more. Even typically developing children can benefit from the structure and interaction techniques derived from principles of ABA. Below you will learn what types of programs and services are available to assist students, teachers, and parents living and working with behavioral challenges of all kinds. Special emphasis will be given to the importance of parent and teacher training and their involvement in the behavior intervention process.

Behavior Pediatrics

Programs to be Provided	Treatment and behavior consultation services to student Behavior consultation services to, parents, and teachers/school staff Clinical Psychological and Social Emotional Mental Health services for eligible students
Provider Contact	Genesis Behavior Center. Inc. Phone: (877) 328-8476 E-mail: info@genesisbehaviorcenter.com Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Proposed Service Area	School Districts, SELPA’s, Charter School LEAs, Regional Centers, Insurance clients, private pay
Proposed Place(s) of Service	Public school sites Home-based (student’s home), if needed/applicable Clinic based
Populations Served	Students of various diagnoses, clinical Mental Health needs or psychological disorders, and difficulties, including: -Autism/PDD-NOS -ADHD -Maladaptive Behaviors (Tantrums, Aggression, Noncompliance, Inappropriate Climbing, Pica, Self Stimulatory Behaviors, Self Injurious Behaviors, Skin Picking Behaviors -Ditching School -Self Esteem issue -Asperger’s Disorder (as an adjunct to other therapies, especially to help with social skills and pretend play) -Adjustment Disorder -Conduct Disorder -Depressive disorders -Eating disorders -Specific Phobia -Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder -Oppositional Defiant Disorder -Overanxious Disorder of Childhood -Panic Disorder -Sleeping Disorder -Bed Wetting -Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) -Pyromania -Reactive Attachment Disorder -Selective Mutism Ages 2 to 22 years
Mode of Instructional Delivery	Applied Behavior Analysis Consultation, intensive treatment and counseling will be performed through the medium of play and will include elements of art therapy; drama therapy; sand play; cognitive-behavioral techniques; projective (psychoanalytic) interventions; guided imagery; relaxation and self-soothing practices; bibliotherapy (storytelling); and psychoeducation.
Target/Symptom Areas Indicating Need for Counseling	Aggressive or violent language or acts towards people, animals, and/or property Disruptive behaviors in the classroom (interrupting, not staying in seat, etc.) Anxiety (general worry about getting sick or hurt; separation anxiety; ritualistic behaviors; and/or severe shyness) Bedwetting (especially after years of successful bladder control) Eating difficulties Sleeping issues (insomnia, nightmares, etc.) Underperformance in the classroom Drastic change in academic performance—grades suddenly going down or up Truancy and/or chronic tardiness Teacher/staff notes student frequently looking sad or crying Frequent complaints of physical symptoms, such as stomachaches or headaches Mood swings Lack of motivation Low self-esteem or exaggerated sense of accomplishment Poor concentration, teacher/staff notes student looking “spacey” Socially isolated and/or bullied Inappropriate sexual behaviors Reporting strange experiences, such as hearing or seeing things not visible/.audible to others Physical disability, chronic medical condition, and/or learning disability Recent major life transition (parent’s/caregiver’s divorce or marriage, or birth of sibling) Spent time in the foster care system and/or was adopted Suspected or confirmed abuse, neglect, or domestic violence in the home Experienced a recent trauma or loss
Staff to Child Ratio	The majority of intensive treatment, consultation, consulting and counseling services will be conducted on a 1:1 individual basis In some cases where an entire classroom/team/group is affected by the same event, a counselor may offer services to a group of 20-30 affected students at once
Staff Qualifications	All staff are hired in compliance with the regulations set forth by the California Department of Education in the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, Section 3065. Counseling/Behavior Modification services are provided by individuals who either are licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist with many years experiencing in behavior modification & ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), a registered marriage and family therapy intern with multiple years of experience in behavior modification & ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) working under the supervision of a Licensed Clinician (i.e., pursuant to MFT licensure) or a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)..

PROGRAM DESCRIPTON

5 Types of Counseling/Consultation Services Offered:

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing:
Individual or group crisis counseling provided in the aftermath of a traumatic event--such as a suicide or murder in a child’s family--with the goal of mitigating acute psychological symptoms, assessing the need for further counseling, providing a sense of closure, and offering information about community resources.
Assessment (to determine need for Counseling Services):
This is a 10-hour assessment of the child within her school and family environment to determine the suitability of psychological (behavioral health) counseling. The assessment will include a 1-hour observation of the child in the classroom and at recess/lunch time, along with a 3-hour individual assessment of the child within a play therapy context. Behavioral and symptom checklists will be administered to the child, to relevant school personnel, and/or to the child’s parents. These checklists will be the basis of a 1-hour clinical interview with the child’s teacher and a 1-hour psychosocial interview with the child’s parents. Should counseling be deemed beneficial, a summary of treatment goals and interventions will be provided to relevant staff members and to the child’s parents.
Individual Counseling:
Children needing psychological counseling will meet individually with a Counselor who is a registered marriage and family therapy intern and who is working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. Counseling will be performed through the medium of play and will include elements of art therapy; drama therapy; sand play; cognitive-behavioral techniques; projective (psychoanalytic) interventions; guided imagery; relaxation and self-soothing practices; bibliotherapy (storytelling); and psychoeducation. Throughout treatment, the Behavioral Consultant will also meet with school staff and the child’s parents in order to provide support and clinical recommendations. These supplemental sessions will be conducted as needed to support the treatment plan, and as availability of staff and parents permits. Referrals to relevant community agencies will be provided, and the Counselor will also collaborate with other professionals who are involved in the child’s treatment--such as a pediatrician, psychiatrist, or educational specialist.
Group Social Skills/Class/Team:
Upon request, a Behavioral Consultant may be available to facilitate a classroom discussion regarding a topic that has been affecting a large number of students in a particular class or grade. Such topics might include social skills, bullying, embracing diversity, or grief and loss.
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a field within psychology that studies, simply put, why we do what we do. It is the study of human behavior, what affects it, how it can be changed, and, very importantly, focuses on objective data as the basis for making decisions and determining effectiveness. Beyond just the study of behavior, ABA is the application of behavioral principles to socially significant behaviors.