Services We Offer

Crisis services at Behavior Network

Behavior Network treats individuals of all ages with severe challenging behaviors like verbal and physical aggression, self-injury and property destruction. The primary focus of this program is to conduct a functional analysis and effectively treat challenging behavior utilizing ABA procedures. Once the behaviors are managed at a safe level, we train parents, caregivers and teachers how to successfully manage these behaviors by following the developed behavior intervention plan. This program heavily relies upon involvement of all caregivers to actively participate with the client as they will be implementing the prescribed treatment procedures and tracking the client’s progress. We require all caregivers living in the home with our clients to complete Safety-Care for Families™ training which is done by one of our BCBA’s.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a broad range of culturally appropriate practices and systems of school-wide, classroom and individualized strategies for achieving social and learning outcomes while preventing challenging behaviors. The focus is on prevention and proactive intervention to inhibit behavior problems before they begin. Behavior Network employees who utilize time out procedures and/or restraint are trained in Safety-Care.

Dr. Gregory Hanley has provided research-based assessments and interventions in which dignity, respect, and safety of students and clients is prioritized. Skill-Based Treatment (SBT) is a comprehensive and flexible method that can teach alternatives to replace severe challenging behavior. With a trauma-informed approach, SBT acknowledges the effect of trauma on individuals and applies it to the teaching process. Additionally, SBT uses variable schedules of reinforcement, improving the generalization of learned skills by making contingencies more natural and less predictable. SBT recognizes the possible existence of trauma on students with disabilities and recognizes how that trauma can manifest in affect, behavior, and well-being. Combining teaching with trauma-informed approach involves creating a supportive environment that promotes safety, trust, happiness, and engagement. Behavior Network employs a certified SBT trainer in order to provide additional training to in house staff.

TEA Non-Public Day School and Residential Programs

Behavior Network is a Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved non-public school program that offers specialized services to support students to meet their educational needs including social, emotional and behavioral needs.

Behavior Living offers Residential Services in the McKinney area to further the community impact of our mission statement “teach individuals to function and live as independently as possible”. This program provides temporary housing and who need a more secure and safe place to live while in treatment through our TEA Day Program.

Please note: All TEA programs are 100% funded through your child’s school district. Your district must contact Behavior Network directly to ask about current program openings.

Quick Facts About This Program:

  • 24 Hour Supervision @ Behavior Living
  • Year-round program, 7 days a week
  • SPED Certified Teachers and RBT’s
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
  • Collaboration and transition services
  • Parent and Staff Training
Early Intervention Program
Our Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program is for children ages 2-6 years old. We offer a full-time schedule for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. This program follows a daily schedule that is designed to give our clients multiple opportunities to work on social skills, working in a group, play skills, and language expansion. Every client is given individualized goals and programming that is implemented in a variety of ways throughout their day. Children learn skills that are critical for school-readiness and develop skills for interacting with adults and peers. This is done in a one-to-one ratio and includes different themes of focus each week (i.e. letter of the week, color of the week, various habitats, etc.).

Quick Facts About This Program:

  • 1:1 ratio with RBT and BCBA in the classroom
  • Part-time and full-time schedules are available Monday through Friday
  • This program offers a full assessment and individualized programming
  • Parent, Sibling, and Teacher Training
Adolescent Services
Our adolescent program is for all school-aged individuals that need additional supports in order to be successful in a school or group environment. This is a 1:1 service that are provided in the clinic environment and are used to teach a variety of skills such as communication, language expansion, social skills, self-help and hygiene routines, and participating in group activities. We also focus on behavior reduction and teaching replacement to those behaviors that are socially acceptable.

Quick Facts About This Program:

  • 1:1 ratio with RBT and BCBA
  • Part-time and full-time schedules are available Monday through Friday.
  • This program offers a full assessment and an individualized treatment plan.
  • Parent, Sibling, and Teacher Training
Adult Services

Our adult program teaches individuals the skills needed to achieve the greatest degree of independence possible for their current age and capabilities. Services may include the following daily activities: getting dressed, completing tasks of personal hygiene, increasing safety and health, completing chores which contribute to maintaining a household and simple meal preparation. Furthermore, this program prepares individuals to live as independently as possible with family or in a group home setting. Additionally, staff focus on ameliorating challenging behaviors which may inhibit the client from participating in community-based activities. Services include consultation, assessment, direct therapy, or short-term intervention.

Quick Facts About This Program:

  • 1:1 ratio with RBT and BCBA
  • Part-time and full-time schedules are available Monday through Friday
  • This program offers a full assessment and an individualized treatment plan
  • Parent and Caregiver Training
Social Skills Group
For our social skills groups, our behavior therapists use evidence-based strategies to help individuals with developmental disabilities to develop conversation skills, make friends, solve problems and understand the perspectives of others. We incorporate small group settings into this program to provide our clients with the opportunity to initiate, respond and maintain conversations, greet others, take turns, share, and develop and expand other communication skills needed to socialize with others.

Quick Facts About This Program:

  • Specific age groups are based on enrollment
  • Afterschool hours
  • 1:1 and small group ratio with RBT

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