Family Services
PBS-NV is a Network of professionals, parents and community members that are trying to build a sustainable culture Happy-Family who value and implement quality positive behavior supports. We are committed to developing and implementing support plans for people with disabilities and challenging behavior that include functional assessment and function-based intervention. These plans must also be developed in a respectful, values-based manner while attempting to maintain a balance between contextual fit and empirically validated treatment. All of these features are necessary for measurable and sustainable change in the challenging behaviors and quality of life for persons with disabilities.
PBS-NV provides trainings, technical support and consultation services to families, agencies, and schools. Our services build capacity in family members, professionals, and care providers supporting individuals with challenging behavior. PBS-NV also offers in-service presentations to groups or organizations, available upon request. All services are individualized to meet the unique needs of those requesting our support.
PBS uses a tiered model of support so families are able to select services at the appropriate level. We have listed our current workshops below.
Tier 1
Tier 1 contains universal strategies, which are appropriate for all families and children of all ages.
Our Tier 1 curriculum is Positive Parenting, based on The Power of Positive Parenting by Glen Latham. This curriculum focuses on strategies to prevent problem behavior and create a more positive environment.
Tier 2
Tier 2 contains targeted strategies for specific behavioral concerns. At this tier, we offer four different workshops.
Each family workshop is 2.5 hours long, followed by a one hour private consultation. The cost for each workshop+consultation is $10, however we do provide a sliding scale based on current poverty guidelines.
Tier 3
Tier 3 contains individualized, function-based strategies. At this tier, we offer one workshop: Addressing Challenging Behavior.
Addressing Challenging Behavior includes five 2.5-hour workshops and five one-hour private consultations. The cost for this workshop is $50, however, we do provide a sliding scale based on poverty guidelines.
In Addressing Challenging Behavior, consultant will help families assess their child’s problem behavior, then assist in the development of a complete behavior plan that families will be able to implement.