Progress Plans Change as Students Learn

Currently, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is one of the only empirically validated interventions used to create and support the learning curriculum and environments for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Therefore, principles and strategies of ABA are utilized throughout the school day and all staff are trained to understand the intervention and how to apply it in a naturalistic and compassionate manner within a school setting. Such an environment requires supervision by qualified Behavior Analysts and therefore, Port View Preparatory® employs Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), including a doctorate-level BCBA-D, to supervise the programs that help students navigate and better understand their world via structured therapies designed to achieve positive behavioral results and actions. Students’ voices are imperative in deciding what these outcomes are and we therefore include their preferences and choices when developing all behavior plans and goals.

Port View Preparatory® ensures that for every student who requires support in behavior intervention, there is an Individualized Behavior Intervention Plan developed by a BCBA. These Behavior Intervention plans are developed based on the results of a comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessment that takes place upon enrollment. Our staff of ABA-trained therapists implement Behavior Intervention Plans throughout each school day and focus on utilizing antecedent strategies and reinforcement to achieve desired learning outcomes and to minimize and ultimately eliminate negative behaviors and habits.

This specialized area of instruction is constantly evolving with ongoing research that continually validates the effectiveness of ABA therapy and strategic interventions. Our staff continues to stay on top of the most current research to ensure that each one of Port View Preparatory®’s students gets the best therapy possible. Classroom Support Providers also record and enter data daily on HIPAA-compliant software to track progress and modify therapy when needed.

Given that your student will progress and experience changes in their environment, programs are continuously evaluated and adjusted to ensure current needs are being addressed. Port View Preparatory® also takes into account the home and community environments when evaluating such changes. Therefore, we operate using a collaborative model in which parents’ feedback and input are welcomed and sought out. One way we can ensure such collaboration is through parent training sessions and/or parent meetings. We value parental input and feel it is a necessary component for our students’ success!