Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with all the team members supporting the individual?
We realize the importance of using a multi-modal approach to solving behavior problems. This means we need to address the individual as a whole - and look at all the issues impacting the person's behavior. This could mean addressing medical problems, medication issues, neurological issues, peer interactions, and confronting any other pertinent issues. It requires us to work hands-on with all team members, which may include family members, medical providers, school staff, day program staff, in-home care providers, and foster care staff. By using a multi-modal approach it enables us to be the most effective to treat all areas contributing to the individuals problems.
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How does your service begin?
We like to begin providing our service by getting all team members together and discuss the problem behaviors they are confronting. This initial meeting usually lasts around 90 minutes and allows us to ask many questions, and begin to develop a hypothesis as to why the behavior(s) are occurring, and what may work to treat them. We then set up observation times to watch the individual during their day to day lives.
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How do you complete your observations?
We like to work with the individuals in the settings they frequent on a day to day basis. We set up a minimum of three observations, where we just watch the individual engage in their normal day to day routines. This allows us to see the individual's behavior problems as they occur, and work alongside the team members confronting the behavior problems to see how they handle them. This is crucial for our success because it allows us to obtain accurate information, and promote the development of consistent behavioral strategies.
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How long do you typically spend working with a client?
We like to begin with 50 hours of time to really do a thorough job. This amount of time allows for:
- Initial Meeting
- Observation
- Writing of Recommendations and Behavior Management Plan
- Team Meeting Review
- Training
- Follow ups to train on implementing strategies
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What other services do you provide?
We provide various training opportunities to individuals and groups. We will provide specialized training on various topic areas including: team building, crisis management, behavior interventions, personal safety techniques, behavior modification, Rule 40 training, and various other areas of interest.
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Do you utilize person-centered approaches?
We believe in using person-centered approaches whenever possible. We are able to design, facilitate, and implement Essential Lifestyle Plans (ELP) for the individual we serve. The ELP process is an excellent person centered approach. The ELP allows team members to understand their role, and how to best support the individual to minimize problem behaviors from occurring. The ELP process also allows the individuals strengths and interests to be encompassed into an effective behavior strategy that work on building the system around the individual.
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Where do you provide your services?
Behavior Wizards is licensed to provide this service throughout the Sate of Minnesota. We have provided services in over 15 different counties and school districts. We pride ourselves in developing behavior plans, supports, and strategies that can be utilized across all settings, and implemented consistently by all team members.
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How is your service funded?
We currently bill our services through various waiver funds (i.e. MR/RC, CADI, CAC, and TBI) through the State of Minnesota and County Case Management. We also obtain funding at times through the Family Support Grants by counties. Most referrals work through County Case Management Services. We do not provide these services through billing Medical Assistance directly or through Private Pay Insurance.
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Who are your consultants?
Jon Freer - B.A., QMRP, Behavior Analyst
Jon received his education from St. Cloud State University in the field of Psychology and Gerontology. He has 18 years of experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. He has worked as a behavior analyst over the past 8 years providing behavior consultation within hospital, school, foster home, and family home settings.
jon.freer@behaviorwizards.com
Anita Ward - M.S., Behavior Consultant
Anita recieved a Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology in 1995. She received a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in 2001. For the past 11 years she has provided a combination of psychotherapy and behavior therapy for children and adults with severe mental health issues and /or beahvioral difficulties.
anita.ward@behaviorwizards.com
John Euteneuer - QMRP, Behavior Analyst
John received his Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from St. Cloud State in 1993. He has over 20 years of experience working with developmental disabilities ad severe mental illness and clients with challenging behaviors. He has worked with adults and children. He has experience with residential facilities and day programs. He has a young child with Autism.
john.euteneuer@behaviorwizards.com
Jon Thompson - QMRP, Behavior Analyst
Jon received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Cloud State University in 2008. He has 3 years of experience providing services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. He has worked primarily with individuals who have displayed a complex array of behavior issues. Jon strives to increase his knowledge and abilities to better serve people in the DD and MI community.
jon.thompson@behaviorwizards.com
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How do we contact you?
Behavior Wizards
2125 Troop Drive
Sartell, MN 56377
Phone: 218-839-9135 or 320-251-6059
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