What is PSS
Positive Support Services is an evidence-based framework geared towards understanding and resolving problem behaviors. It offers an approach to developing an understanding of why the problem behavior, and provides strategies to prevent the occurrence of problem behavior while teaching new skills. Positive support services offers a holistic approach that considers all factors that have an impact on a person and his or her behavior. It consist of developing, implementing and monitoring a person-centered, individually designed proactive plan that can address problem behaviors ranging from aggression, tantrums, and property destruction to social withdrawal.
How can VIKO Help?
At VIKO our Positive Support Services (PSS) are specially designed for individuals and their caregivers. This includes family members, direct support professionals, and supported employment staff. Our goal is to help these individuals build new skills that boost their independence in daily home and community routines, enhancing their overall quality of life.
PSS is also dedicated to teaching skills that reduce interfering or harmful behaviors towards oneself and others, when needed. Services are provided based on the individual’s needs, and can take place in the person’s home, community, or workplace.
Our PSS Goals Include:
-Enhancing independence in self-care routines.
-Encouraging and practicing positive social interactions.
-Improving communication skills for expressing wants and needs.
-Increasing participation in leisure and community activities.
What Does PSS at VIKOInvolve?
-Family/Caregiver Training: We equip caregivers with the skills to support learning through modeling and feedback, guided by our ABA clinicians.
-Social Skills Group: Focused sessions to improve social interactions.
-Routine-Based and Naturalistic Teaching: Incorporating learning into daily routines and natural settings.
-Positive Behavior Support Strategies: Tailored approaches to encourage positive behaviors.
-Ongoing Data Collection and Analysis: Tracking progress to adjust strategies as needed.
-Flexible Scheduling.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working alongside rehabilitation therapists, medical providers, schools, community supports, and other mental health professionals.
Where Can PSS Happen?
-In the community.
-At home.
Our Professional Team Includes:
-BCBA-D/BCBA – Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
BCaBA – Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts.
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