Understanding behavior. Building practical support.

What it is

Behavior Consultation is a DSPD-funded service for individuals who have behavioral needs requiring specialized assessment and support.

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), I work with the individual and the people who know them best — which may include family members, support coordinators, residential or day-program staff, host-home providers, and other members of the support team.

Depending on the person’s needs, consultation may include:

• Functional assessment
• Direct observation in home, community, work, or program settings
• Review and analysis of behavioral data
• Development and updating of Behavior Support Plans
• Identification of proactive strategies and environmental supports
• Teaching alternative skills and responses
• Training for family members, caregivers, and support staff
• Team meetings and collaborative problem-solving
• Ongoing consultation and communication with the support team
• Review of progress and adjustment of strategies over time

Behavior plans should do more than look good on paper. My goal is to develop supports that make sense for the individual and are realistic enough for the people supporting them to actually use.

Who it’s for

Reviresco provides DSPD Behavior Consultation for eligible individuals whose behavioral needs are affecting their quality of life, relationships, safety, independence, access to their community, or success within their current supports.

A referral might be helpful when:

• Challenging behavior is increasing or changing
• A team feels stuck or unsure how to respond
• Different caregivers or staff are responding inconsistently
• An existing Behavior Support Plan no longer seems effective
• A person is experiencing a significant transition or change
• Behavioral concerns are interfering with relationships, activities, work, home life, or community participation
• A team wants to better understand why a behavior is happening rather than simply reacting to it

Behavior Consultation is collaborative by design. The individual remains at the center of the process, while the people who support them become important partners in understanding what is happening and creating meaningful change.

What to expect

1. Reach out

   Contact me and tell me a little about the individual, what has been happening, and what kind of support the team is looking for.

   If you’re a family member and aren’t sure how Behavior Consultation works through DSPD, that’s okay. We can start with a conversation.

2. Make sure it’s a good fit

   We’ll talk about the current concerns, the individual’s needs, and what you hope consultation will accomplish.

   This is also an opportunity to make sure Reviresco is the right fit for the person and their team.

3. Coordinate with DSPD

   For DSPD-funded Behavior Consultation, I’ll coordinate with the individual’s support coordinator regarding the appropriate authorization and service requirements.

4. Understand what’s happening

   Consultation begins with information gathering. Depending on the situation, that may include interviews, record review, observation, assessment, and behavioral data.

   Rather than beginning with “How do we stop this behavior?” I want to first understand:

   Why might this behavior make sense for this person?

5. Build the plan together

   From there, we develop practical strategies and supports based on what we’ve learned.

   That may include changes to the environment, proactive supports, teaching new skills, caregiver or staff responses, data collection, and a formal Behavior Support Plan when appropriate.

6. Keep learning

   Behavior support isn’t a one-and-done document.

   We’ll review what is working, look at data and feedback from the people involved, celebrate progress, troubleshoot what isn’t working, and adjust the approach as the individual’s needs change.

Common questions

Do I need to already be receiving DSPD services?

Yes, if you are seeking DSPD-funded Behavior Consultation. The individual must be eligible for DSPD services and have Behavior Consultation authorized as part of their services.

If you aren’t receiving DSPD services, Reviresco also offers private Behavior and Family Consultation. You are welcome to reach out and we can talk about which option may fit your situation.

Can I switch to Reviresco from another Behavior Consultation provider?

In many situations, individuals receiving DSPD services can choose among qualified providers who are available to serve them. Your support coordinator can help you understand the process for changing providers and any requirements involved.

If you’re considering Reviresco, I’m happy to talk with you first so we can determine whether I would be a good fit for the individual and team.

Who do you work with during Behavior Consultation?

That depends on the individual.

I may work directly with the person receiving services as well as family members, host-home providers, residential staff, day-program staff, employment teams, support coordinators, and other people involved in their support.

Behavior is affected by what happens throughout a person’s life, so understanding the perspectives of the people who know them in different settings can be incredibly valuable.

Does Behavior Consultation mean someone will work one-on-one with my loved one for several hours each week?

Not necessarily.

Behavior Consultation is different from direct-care or companionship services. Some of my time may be spent directly with the individual, particularly during observation, assessment, and skill development, while other time may involve data analysis, plan development, caregiver or staff training, team meetings, and consultation.

The balance depends on the individual’s needs and the goals of consultation.

Do you only work with severe behavior?

No.

Behavior Consultation can be useful whenever behavior is significantly affecting a person’s quality of life or ability to be successful in their environment. Sometimes concerns involve serious safety risks. Other times a team simply needs help understanding a persistent pattern and finding a better way forward.

What areas do you serve?

Reviresco is based in Utah County and provides Behavior Consultation within the geographic areas that can reasonably be served while maintaining responsive, individualized support.

Contact me if you’re unsure whether your location is within my service area.