Two women sitting at a table. One woman sitting in a wheelchair.

SERVICE CODE
620


CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Therapy & Clinical Services


SUB-CATEGORY OF SERVICE
Behavior Management Consultant


EARLY START AGES (0-3)
Yes


CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Yes


ADULT SERVICES
Yes

 

Can my child's psychologist do applied behavior analysis with them?

SCDD Description

A licensed psychologist, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist or other licensed professional who has completed college courses and had 2 years of experience in the design and implementation of behavior modification intervention services. They work with individuals served staff, and family members to provide hands-on training to promote success and decrease the number of challenging or dangerous behaviors.

DDS Description

Services that provide a variety of health care professionals to address behavioral challenges in various settings. For some of these services the primary funding sources are Medi-Cal or private insurance.

Example

My child has seen their psychologist for 2 years and has made good progress. The psychologist thinks applied behavior analysis might be a useful approach to explore with them and has the training and experience to implement it.

Additional Resources