Behavior Assessment

At Excel Together, our therapy process begins with a functional behavior assessment in Queens and Long Island, NY, serving children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders.

For those hoping to begin treatment for their child, an autism behavior assessment is essential to creating an effective intervention plan. Our licensed clinicians apply evidence-based techniques to evaluate, understand, and plan how to adjust behaviors that may interfere with your child’s learning, communication, and relationships. With these results, we can curate a tailored plan for behavior therapy for children with autism and additional diagnoses like ADHD and developmental disorders. Plus, your family will have a more structured idea of how to approach your child’s care.

What Is a Functional Behavior Assessment?

A behavior assessment is an in-depth process used to identify the causes of specific child behaviors. Through the examination of patterns of behavior, environmental influences, and precursors, our experts develop individualized intervention plans. These assessments are conducted via direct observation of the child, indirect assessments such as parent and teacher interviews, and data analysis to identify patterns. For children, these assessments often focus on attention abilities, escape or avoidance tendencies, reactions to sensory stimulation, and tangible desires. This process is especially beneficial for families seeking an autism behavior assessment or support through behavior therapy programs.

How a Behavior Assessment Supports Development

After we conduct a functional behavior assessment in your home in Queens or Long Island, NY, we’ll know we’ll better understand your child and their specific needs. Some behaviors can be a communication method, sensory response, or reaction to patterns of reinforcement. Our assessments lead to individualized intervention plans intended to encourage healthy behavioral change with a focus on long-term success and independence.

A Structured Approach

Observation and Data Collection

We record behavior in multiple settings to search for trends and precursors

Behavior Analysis

We measure the frequency, intensity, and setting of behaviors to identify their function

Determining Function

Based on observations made during the functional behavior assessment, we determine the function of behaviors and create interventions accordingly

Designing an Intervention Plan

Using the results of the assessment, we create individualized strategies to enhance desired behaviors and reduce barriers

This thorough process underlies both autism behavior assessment and behavior therapy for autism accompanied by other diagnoses like ADHD, enabling children with various developmental disorders to achieve important self-regulation and adaptive skills.

Why Families Trust Excel Together

Our ABA specialists at Excel Together aim to deliver compassionate and expert support for children with autism. We partner with parents, teachers, and caregivers to successfully integrate behavioral interventions into a child’s daily routine, curating a comprehensive treatment plan. If you need a functional behavior assessment in Queens and Long Island, NY, or wish to find solutions via ABA therapy, Excel Together can help. Our licensed therapists will work with you to help your child become confident and independent. Every behavior serves a purpose, and our therapists are here to help you and your child better understand the causes behind those behaviors.