Behavioral Psychology Program
Project Description:
The Behavior Psychology Program (BPP) at the Westchester Institute for Human Development is a highly specialized program focused on providing behavioral therapy, school consultation, and parent training to individuals, teachers, parents, and care providers focusing on individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. A main focus of the program is providing services for individuals who display challenging behaviors (i.e., self-injury, aggression, property destruction) using an applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. The application of this approach includes individualized assessment and treatment plans, objective behavioral data collection (i.e., direct observation) throughout the assessment and intervention process, and evidence-based assessments and interventions. The director is a licensed psychologist and board certified behavior analyst with extensive clinical experience who provides a high level of supervision to program personnel. In addition, hands-on training is provided for parents, teachers and other care providers, who are an integral part of the assessment and treatment process.
Keyword(s):
applied behavior analysis, autism, severe behavior disorders, self-injury
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
