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Welcome to Navigation Behavioral Consulting
Megan DeLeon, M.S., BCBA provides ABA services to children diagnosed with autism in Virginia Beach, Ohio, and other areas as needed.
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About Us: In this section, you will find more information about Megan DeLeon, M.S., BCBA's experience in the field of behavior analysis and you can read reviews from past consumers.
Philosophy: This section explains the Mission and Core Values of Navigation Behavioral Consulting.
Services: In this section, you will find information about the autism services provided by Navigation Behavioral Consulting.
Contact Us: This section allows visitors to send questions directly to Megan about autism services, autism treatment, etc. Responses occur within 48 hours.
Additional Resources: In the upper right hand corner, you can chat with Megan if she is online by clicking on "chat available" and typing in your name when it says "username". You do not need to have an account to chat with Megan. In the upper left hand corner, you can view Megan's blog regarding topics related to ABA and Autism by clicking on "blog."
Explanation of Navigation Rates/Policies: Go to my blog for an explanation of rates and policies. Keyword: "rates and policies"
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Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis is the science of understanding and improving socially significant behavior. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) work with families of autistic children to objectively define and analyze behavior within the context of the environment to determine what factors influence the behavior. Applied behavior analysis focuses on developing the principles of learning and acquiring behavior. Many fields use behavior analytic principles: schools, nursing homes, hospitals, businesses, and developmental disabilities.
Verbal Behavior
Verbal behavior is one of the tools in the behavior analysis tool box. Verbal behavior refers to analyzing verbal behavior in the same way that other behaviors are analyzed. Verbal behavior serves a function and it is important to understand this when teaching a child how to communicate. Some children can label items but cannot request items and vice versa. Analyzing verbal behavior and working off the child's motivation is the most effective way to develop language and communication.
| ABA and Autism | Over 30 years of research support the use of behavioral techniques to teach autistic children. |
| Assessment | Each child is assessed using the ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, Parental Interview, Functional Assessments, and additional assessments when applicable |
| Individualized Services |
The BCBA develops goals and an individualized plan for each child. The BCBA works with the parents to determine the most important skills to develop for their child. |
| Parent Training | All parents receive hands on training from the BCBA regarding their child's services. Parents will learn how to decrease inappropriate behavior and develop appropriate behavior. |
| Support and Advocacy | The BCBA collaborates and provides training to the team of people interacting with the child. The BCBA attends IEP meetings and serves as an advocate for the child's behavioral goals and needs. |
