Learn about the Positive Behavioral Supports for Caregivers (PBSC) Program: Minnesota Only

The Positive Behavior Support for Caregivers (PBSC) program is designed to caregivers to support children with autism and related conditions to be successful in the home and community.

The principals of applied behavior analysis are used in this intervention package. A goal is to replace the child’s unwanted or interfering behavior with appropriate alternative behavior. Our talented behavior analysts evaluate why a particular behavior occurs and develop Positive Behavioral Support Strategies so caregivers are able to facilitate the child’s use of appropriate or adaptive behaviors (e.g., strengthen communication, develop play skills, use coping skills ‘in the moment’) and decrease the use of interfering or unwanted behavior (e.g., upsets, property destruction, aggression).

Caregiver involvement is the key factor in the success of the PBSC program. Caregivers learn skills based on positive interventions necessary to obtain and maintain low rates of interfering or unwanted behavior and high rates of appropriate and adaptive behaviors. The goal of these services is to equip caregivers with the tools necessary to assess, program for, and independently implement effective strategies resulting in positive behavior change.

Our services are tailored to support your family’s specific cultural needs. We consider the family’s communication style, parenting practices, and individual family culture when developing supports. The level of service intensity is based on several factors, including the individual’s and family/caregiver’s needs, the potential for behavioral escalation or deterioration, and further development of severe behaviors. We ask caregivers are available for one or two sessions per week for an average of 2 hours per week.

Caregivers can also access BDI’s specialized consultation in toilet training, eating issues, sleeping issues, and community activities.

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PBSC services are for children and adolescents with qualifying mental health disorders, such as autism, and related conditions. This service is not designed to support parents and caregivers whose children are in or near crisis or have high rates of intense unwanted and potentially dangerous behavior.

BDI Mental Health Professionals will determine the level of intensity needed to remediate the presenting problems. In many cases services consist of 2-3 hours a week meeting with the behavior analyst. Ultimately a recommendation for the intensity of services will be determined by the team of professionals. Those shifts take place between 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

The length of treatment ranges significantly. Some family/caregivers only need a few sessions, while other families/caregivers may need long-term or ongoing support. We consider several factors, including the intensity of concerns, outcomes of past interventions and services, and the family’s schedule and needs.

The vast majority of services will be conducted through a secure, HIPAA compliant telehealth format.

At least one family member or caregiver needs to be available each week to participate in services. During this time, caregivers will work with clinicians to collaboratively identify tools and develop strategies to obtain and maintain low rates of interfering/unwanted behavior. This requirement is ongoing throughout the length of the service.

Direct 1:1 service to the child from a BDI staff is not a part of this service

Click on the "PBSC Service Request" button located near the bottom of the PBSC page. Once the intake coordinator receives the intake, the revenue cycle department checks on the funding source to ensure services are covered. You will hear from a staff member within two weeks of submission of the Request for Services.

Learn about the Positive Behavioral Supports for Caregivers (PBSC) Program: Minnesota Only

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