The Behavior Support Team (BeST) provides a timely and supportive response to families caring for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavior challenges.\u00a0\u00a0BeST services are provided by Masters level therapists and are comprised of 8 to 12 weeks of in-home support which include the following<\/p>\n
– Completing a Functional Behavior Assessment to help the family understand the meaning of their child\u2019s behavior
\n– Creating a Positive Behavior Support Plan collaboratively with the family to help them learn to work positively and effectively with their child
\n– Supporting the family by modeling strategies and providing feedback and guidance as the family begins to implement the plan
\n– Consulting and collaborating with schools and community providers
\n– Providing individual or family counseling as needed
\n– Collaborating with Division of Developmental Disabilities case managers to provide support for the family
\n– Participating as active members of community based teams, when applicable
\n– Providing the family with resources for community supports, recreational activities, and ongoing services to help them after services have ended<\/p>\n
BeST services are available to children and youth ages 3 \u2013 17 who reside in King County and are currently enrolled clients of Washington\u2019s Region 2 Division of Developmental Disabilities.\u00a0\u00a0BeST is not a first line crisis response program.<\/p>\n
To reach the Behavior Support Team, please call Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am \u2013 8:00 pm<\/p>\n
1-800-318-KIDS (5437)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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