At Behave Yourself LLC, high-quality ABA begins with knowing the person. I take time to understand how each client communicates, what they enjoy, where they are experiencing difficulty, and what would make everyday life more successful for them and their family. That understanding becomes the foundation of treatment.
Owner-led & deliberately small
Behave Yourself LLC is a small, owner-led practice. I remain the BCBA responsible for each client’s assessment, treatment plan, clinical decisions, caregiver collaboration, and ongoing supervision. Keeping the practice small allows me to know each client personally and remain actively involved as treatment progresses. Families communicate directly with me, and the RBTs on my team receive regular guidance and support from the person responsible for designing treatment. As Behave Yourself grows, close clinical involvement, continuity, and individualized care will continue to guide how that growth occurs.
Treatment for real life
Each treatment plan is developed from assessment results, direct observation, caregiver input, and the client’s individual strengths and needs. Goals are chosen because they can create a meaningful difference in the person’s life.
- Functional communication
- Independence and self-care
- Family and household routines
- Social interaction and relationships
- Flexibility and transitions
- Safety skills
- Emotional and behavioral regulation
- Leisure and community participation
- Skills that support greater independence over time
Whenever possible, skills are practiced in the places and situations where the client will actually use them.
Prepared and supported RBTs
When an RBT joins a client’s treatment team, they receive client-specific preparation before taking on the full session independently. This includes learning about the client, reviewing treatment and behavior-support procedures, observing and practicing programs, receiving modeling and feedback, and learning how data should be collected.
I continue to observe treatment, review data, monitor implementation, provide feedback, and update written instructions as the client’s needs change. Clear clinical guidance helps the RBT provide consistent treatment and know when something needs to be brought to my attention.
Partnering with families
Parents and families bring knowledge that cannot be obtained from an assessment alone. They know the client’s history, preferences, routines, relationships, challenges, and successes across daily life. I work collaboratively with caregivers to select meaningful priorities, understand what is happening outside scheduled sessions, and develop strategies that are realistic for the family. Caregiver training may include discussion, modeling, practice, feedback, problem-solving, and resources that can be used between sessions. With caregiver permission, I can also collaborate with teachers, physicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals involved in the client’s care.
Data (science!) as the guide
Treatment data help us determine whether a skill is improving, whether a strategy is working, and whether something needs to change. Data are considered alongside direct observation, caregiver reports, the client’s response to treatment, and what is happening in everyday life. When progress slows, I examine possible reasons and adjust the plan. When a client becomes more independent, goals can be advanced and supports can be reduced. Treatment should continue to evolve as the client learns and circumstances change.
Honest, individualized recommendations
The amount and type of service recommended are guided by the client’s clinical needs, the family’s priorities, and progress over time. Families deserve clear explanations of what is being recommended, why it is being recommended, and how it connects to the outcomes they value.
What families can expect from Behave Yourself
Families working with Behave Yourself LLC can expect:
- Direct communication with Becky
- Individualized and practical treatment goals
- Regular review of progress and concerns
- RBTs who receive client-specific training and ongoing support
- Caregiver involvement in treatment decisions
- Honest discussion when something needs to change
- Respect for the client’s dignity, preferences, strengths, and individuality
My goal is for families to understand what we are working on, why it matters, and how it can improve life beyond the therapy session.
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