Some children with disabilities have unusual behaviors that occur as a result of their disability, ranging from repetitive movements (e.g., flapping hands) to making noises, to hurting themselves or others. These behaviors have many causes, and there are different ways to help people change their behaviors, such as therapy, diet, medication, communication techniques, and changes in the person’s environment. The following professionals have experience helping children acquire appropriate behaviors.
Alternative Paths Training School (merge with Applied Behavioral Concepts Inc.)
5632-B Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Suite B, Alexandria, VA 22309
Phone: 703-766-8708
Fax: 703-766-8713
Email: info@aptschool.org
Web site: www.behavioralconcepts.org
Behavioral Directions, LLC
Contact: Jane Barbin, PhD, BCBA
626 Grant Street, Suite 1, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703-855-4032
Fax: 571-333-0292
Email: behavioraldirections@smartneighborhood.net
Web site: www.behavioraldirections.com
Arlington Department of Human Services
Behavior Intervention Services (BIS)
Contact: Jake Jakowitz
Phone: 703-228-1539
TTY: 703-228-1598
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Center for Family Services (Virginia Tech)
7054 Haycock Rd. Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone: 703-538-8470
Fax: 703-538-8465
Web site: www.nvc.vt.edu/mft/cfs.html
Center for Multicultural Human Services
701 W Broad St., Suite 305 Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: 703-533-3302
Fax: 703-237-2083
Web site: www.educationalconsultingva.com
Neuropsychological and Family Therapy Associates
400 South Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-642-6697
Educational and Behavioral Solutions, LLC
Contact: Allana Jeffries Taylor
Phone: 703-371-0946
Alternative Behavior Services - First Home Care
Phone: 703-914-0182
Web site: www.absfirst.com
Inova Kellar Center
11204 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-218-8500
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In Step
8320 Professional Hill Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703-876-8480
Fax: 703-876-8482
Web site: www.insteppc.com
Jewish Social Services Agency, Northern Virginia Office
3018 Javier Rd., 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 703-204-9100
Fax: 703-204-9590
Email: info@jssa.org
Web site: www.jssa.org
Phillips Family Partners
Contact: Sandy Porteous
7010 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703-658-9054
Email: Sandy.porteous@phillipsprograms.org
Web site: www.phillipsprograms.org/familypartners.htm
Positive Behavioral Dynamics, LLC
Contact: Benjamin Mauro, Ph.D
150 Little Falls Street, Suite 101, Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: 703-533-3856
Fax: 703-533-3857
Email: bmauro@pbdynamics.com
Web site: www.pbdynamics.com/index.html
