“Behavioral Support” is a term that is essentially synonymous with Behavioral Intervention, Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Treatment, Behavioral Modification, etc. While these latter terms leave the impression of illness or disorder or some other malady, and implies a top-down direction of causality, “Support” connotes one individual simply helping another. Thus, Hayden Consultation Services uses the term “Behavioral Support” where others may choose to use another.
In future postings we will discuss basic topics associated with using effective behavioral support.