Behavior Support and Advocacy

Our program:

We will work with the family to develop, learn, and apply strategies and interventions that will aid in overcoming these challenges.

• This program provides in-home services to Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) eligible, school-aged youth that reside with family in Erie and Niagara Counties.
• Virtual services are available for OPWDD-eligible, school-aged youth that reside with family in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Orleans, and Niagara Counties.

Learn more about the program:
Monday – Friday
9am – 4pm
English: (716) 332-4170
Espanol: (716) 449-6394
info@parentnetworkwny.org
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What to expect:

• Behavior assessment
• Person-centered and family-centered approaches
• Behavior plan development
• Advocacy, resources, and referrals
• 1-On-1 support
• Home visits
• Approximately 6 months of support
• Coaching and education collaboration with school and care coordinator

This program can support behavioral challenges including, but not limited to:

• Sensory integration
• Elopement, wandering, bolting
• Repetitive/rigid behaviors
• Hygiene
• Preservation
• Social interaction
• Low engagement/involvement
• Anxiety
• Communication
• Aggression and self-injury
• Coping skills/calming techniques