| Comprehensive Behavior Acquisition Model (CBAM) |
The primary goal of CBAM is to address developmental skill deficits of the individual child and implement procedures in order to accelerate the child’s skills so that they may more closely resemble the skills of their age-related peers. CBAM differs from other discrete-trial approaches in terms of the model used in designing individual programs. Our therapy approach is based on a pure behavioral model (Skinner, 1957) and emphasizes skill development in multiple developmental domains. The procedures utilized in CBAM therapy address skill deficits from all developmental domains including:
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How CBAM Services are Delivered The process begins with an intake and evaluation conducted by a senior level clinician to identify your child’s current level of functioning and to identify specific skill deficits Your child’s individualized program will be written to address the specific developmental skill deficits. A highly trained infant/toddler developmental specialist (ITDS) will be assigned to implement your child’s program as prescribed. * * * * * * * * Tracking Your Child’s Progress Weekly Supervision is the key to a successful program. A senior member of our clinical team will monitor and supervise the child’s current level of functioning in comparison with the program goals established during the initial intake. The supervision will result in either a modification of program goals or a modification of procedures related to achieving specific goals. Bringing CBAM Home….. Anywhere in the world VIDEOCONFERENCING over the Internet allows our senior clinicians to directly observe and supervise your child’s therapy session from our office. This new technology will ensure that your child’s individual therapeutic plan will continue as prescribed once you return to your home. |
| Is CBAM appropriate for my child? |
| CBAM is an intensive therapy program designed
specifically for children diagnosed with autism and/or related developmental
disorders.
Once a behavior specialist completes the intake and assessment process, you will receive an individualized report which includes a detailed therapeutic program identifying levels of functioning and specific interventions to address these deficits. A customized therapy program will be developed based on your child’s levels of functioning. The intake and assessment process takes approximately 3 hours. |
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Comprehensive Behavior Acquisition Model (CBAM) is a form of discrete-trial
therapy that is based on the precise principles and procedures
of applied behavior analysis. 
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