Behavior Support

At Duffology Behavioral Insights, we provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to care by bringing behavioral support, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology together under one roof. Our services are designed to support individuals, families, and care teams in achieving meaningful, lasting outcomes. Below, you will find an overview of our specialized offerings, each tailored to celebrate unique strengths, build practical skills, and support everyday success in the home and community.

Caregiver Coaching & Ongoing Consultation

We prioritize active collaboration with community providers, residential staff, and care teams to ensure consistency across all environments. Our approach focuses on aligning everyone involved in an individual's care, creating a unified network of support that reinforces positive behavioral strategies throughout the day. By bridging communication between families and professionals, we work together to ensure safety, promote shared goals, and build a reliable path toward long-term success.

Behavior Support Plans (BSP) & Individualized Training

We also provide an assessments of the beneficiary’s functional limitations, daily routines, and physical environments, including the home, day programs, and community spaces. This evaluation analyzes daily schedules, high-traffic areas, and transition dynamics to identify environmental risks. The data gathered is used to establish preventative safety strategies that protect the individual while maximizing independent participation in community, leisure, or vocational activities.

Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring

Services

Speech Therapy

We specialize in creating practical, easy-to-follow behavior intervention plans that work in real-world settings. Our approach emphasizes collaboration with caregivers and support teams to identify effective, respectful strategies that reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive change. Every plan is designed to be actionable, sustainable, and aligned with the individual's unique needs and values.

Occupational Therapy

Routine & Safety Evaluations

Home & Vehicle Modifications

Collaboration with Providers & Teams

We use data to drive meaningful change. Through consistent data collection and analysis, we evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans and identify trends that guide decision-making. Our progress monitoring process ensures that interventions remain responsive to each individual's needs, helping teams make informed adjustments that lead to lasting, positive outcomes. We provide clear, easy-to-understand summaries so everyone involved can track growth and celebrate success.

Sensory, Self-Care & Fine Motor Skill Support

Adaptive Equipment Training & Assistive Technology Guidance

We provide targeted training designed to help families and habilitation staff integrate functional receptive and expressive language opportunities directly into standard household and daily routines. Intervention includes developing customized visual schedules, choice boards, and environmental task prompts. These resources are utilized by the support team to assist the beneficiary in expressing immediate wants and needs, navigating transitions, managing daily expectations, and communicating independent choices.

We provide caregiver training on specialized techniques to help the individual master or safely complete Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, self-feeding, dressing, grooming, and bathing. Interventions include developing sensory diets and behavioral-sensory integration techniques to manage environmental stressors. It also addresses fine and gross motor task adaptations, modifying how tasks are presented, and utilizing adaptive tools to support participation in household dynamics.

Therapists conduct an assessment of existing environments and personal transportation layouts to accommodate mobility challenges. This service includes evaluating the need for home or vehicle modifications, preparing detailed clinical recommendations, and writing formal Letters of Medical Necessity for MCO submission and approval. Following authorization, hands-on training is provided to the care team focusing on safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics within the modified space.

We offer customized training for caregivers, staff, and service providers to strengthen their ability to support individuals with challenging behaviors. Trainings are interactive, hands-on, and tailored to your setting — focusing on practical strategies, compassionate care, and clear implementation of behavior support plans. Our goal is to build confident, skilled teams who can promote independence, safety, and quality of life for the people they serve.

Speech & Language Evaluations & Pragmatic Development

AAC Device Implementation

Functional Language Training

Dysphagia, Feeding Strategies & Provider Training

Our clinician will provide an evaluation and selection of specialized adaptive equipment, seating systems, independent living aids, and assistive technology. This service provides structured guidance to help individuals and their support networks select, adapt, and master these specialized tools. Training focuses on building caregiver proficiency to make everyday tasks manageable while reducing physical strain and burnout.

Our SLP's will conduct an evaluation of the beneficiary for high-tech or low-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, including speech-generating applications, devices, or picture exchange systems. The SLP manages the system setup, programs the devices, and provides structured training to equip families and direct support professionals with the technical skills required to model device use during daily routines. This service also includes compiling the clinical documentation and writing the formal Letters of Medical Necessity required to secure equipment funding.

We will also provide clinical assessment of mealtime safety and the management of swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) to mitigate associated health risks. This service provides comprehensive provider and caregiver training focused on specific feeding protocols, texture or diet modifications, and fluid consistencies. Instruction also covers safe pacing techniques and optimal physical positioning strategies designed to prevent aspiration and ensure safe swallowing.

Our clinicians conduct language evaluations focusing on identifying interpersonal communication strengths, pragmatic development, and real-world social connections. This service provides a clinical roadmap to guide the support team in improving the individual's pragmatic language, social interaction guidelines, and peer-to-peer engagement in community or vocational settings. Training is also provided to teach the care team how to foster independent decision-making, choice-selection, and self-advocacy skills within the beneficiary's natural environment.

Recreational Therapy

Leisure Education & Skill Development

Community Resource Connection & Integration

Social Engagement & Expressive Arts

Staff & Caregiver Training and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Therapists provide structured education and coaching in leisure skill acquisition, activity exploration, and community navigation. This service assists individuals in identifying personal interests, developing sustainable hobbies, and building the competencies required for successful participation in recreational and social environments. All intervention plans are grounded in person-centered planning to ensure leisure goals align directly with the individual's preferences, cultural background, and functional abilities.

Our services focus on identifying and connecting individuals with inclusive local programs and specialized community resources. Therapists facilitate access to adaptive recreation, community clubs, volunteer opportunities, and local arts initiatives to promote sustained engagement beyond formal clinical services. This process fosters meaningful community integration by expanding the individual's exposure to natural community environments tailored to their personal goals.

We deliver targeted instruction and coaching to families, direct support staff, and caregivers to ensure leisure goals are reinforced consistently across all daily environments. Recreational therapy consultants collaborate directly with the broader interdisciplinary team to align therapeutic recreation goals with behavioral, educational, vocational, and clinical objectives. This integrated approach establishes a cohesive support system that promotes long-term independence and sustainable engagement.

Therapists utilize structured social opportunities to improve interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and peer interactions across group settings. This service incorporates creative modalities—such as visual arts, music, movement, and storytelling—to support emotional expression and personal growth. These therapeutic outlets assist individuals in building self-advocacy skills, social competence, and confidence across varied social environments.