Does ORL work with children with behavioral problems?
Yes, we do work with children with behavioral problems. In treating misbehavior, we take a balanced, comprehensive, and positive approach based on the most current science available. If one of our clients exhibits misbehavior, we consider that misbehavior to be communicating something. We determine what the misbehavior is communicating by conducting a functional assessment-an evaluation that helps us learn why the child is misbehaving and what he or she wants. Once we know what the child is communicating through his or her misbehavior, we teach him or her a more socially appropriate way of communicating. We always emphasize building skills-teaching children through positive approaches what they need to learn to allow them to communicate and participate fully in their lives.
