Any individual who is medicaid-eligible or is actively participating in the state’s K-Plan is eligible for services.

There are two forms of behavior consultation services available in the state of Oregon through the Department of Human Services:

1. Behavior Support Services (BSS)
(Individuals residing in an adult foster home, assisted living facility, memory care facility, residential care facility or private residence)

BSS is provided through the Department of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) and Professional Behavior Consultation is provided through the Office of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (IDD).

To be eligible for BSS services, a person who is receiving “Home and Community-Based Care Community First Choice State Plan Option” must have at least one identified need related to challenging behavior as listed on the state’s website: Behavior Support Services – Who Is Eligible

2. I/DD Behavior Consultation
(Individuals residing with family, foster family or in an adult foster home)

To be eligible, a person must be enrolled in the K-Plan and the individual’s case manager must add the service to the client’s Individualized Support Plan (ISP) and Plan of Care.

To find out more information about the K-Plan, please visit the state’s website: K Plan

If you are already enrolled, please contact your service coordinator or case manager to request a referral for behavior consultation services.

A great description of behavior consultation services is provided on the state’s behavior support services FAQ page:

“The goal of the Behavior Consultant service is to focus on changes that can be made by the caregiver or within the person’s environment. Unlike traditional methods of behavior ‘management,’ this approach changes the caregivers and person’s routines rather than expecting the person to change. Using observation, interviews and environmental evaluations the Behavior Consultant will develop a Behavior Plan with ideas, strategies and practical approaches to help caregivers create or maintain a positive relationship with the person they serve.” Behavior Support Services – FAQs

At Visions, we strive to collaborate across settings with any relevant parties that support or work with our clients, such as teachers, caregivers, daycare providers, personal support workers and involved family members. Consultation may take place using in-person and/or telehealth visits, observations and interviews.

If you are already enrolled, please contact your service coordinator or case manager to request a referral for behavior consultation services.

We can help with a wide range of concerns, including behaviors involving physical and verbal aggression, elopement, medication refusal, sexually inappropriate behavior such as unwanted touching or unsafe behavior online, stealing, impulsivity and more. We always keep in mind the severity and risk of the individual’s behavior and will collaborate with providers from other disciplines or recommend referrals as needed.

We provide behavior consultation for individuals who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Often our clients have more than one diagnosis. We work to address behavioral needs associated with the client’s diagnosis, and incorporate the individual’s team of providers as necessary, such as mental health providers and medical doctors, to ensure appropriate and effective support.

We will work together to come up with a plan that includes making changes to the individual’s environment, recommending coping strategies and recommending sensory items which may benefit the client based on a behavioral assessment, data and input from relevant providers.

No, we do not provide ABA therapy. Visions provides behavior consultation that is based on the evidence-based principles of Positive Behavior Support (PBS), which emphasizes “person-centered care, self-empowerment and autonomous decision-making.” (Behavior Support Services – FAQs)

Behavior consultation can be a helpful tool for families with children who are currently on ABA waitlists because it introduces the use of positive, proactive behavior intervention for the reduction of concerning behavior.

We will work with the client, administration and staff to assess the resident’s needs, concerns and challenging behavior.

We focus on building trust and rapport with the resident and take time to truly understand their needs as well as the concerns of staff. We take a person-centered approach in our process and always prioritize increasing quality of life when trying to improve behavior. By identifying realistic strategies to help reduce triggers and increase alternative behavior, we facilitate improved communication and trust between the resident and staff for long-term benefit.