Behavior modification services

Persons with mental retardation having problem behaviors like head banging, self-biting, self-injurious behaviors, excessive crying etc., are offered services of behavior modification. After a detailed assessment, information on frequency, severity of behaviors problems, functional analysis is done to find out the factor leading to such behavior. Subsequent to this, appropriate behavioral management programmers are developed and parents are given instructions on suitable intervention in the event of occurrence of the problem. Follow-up is done at regular intervals to ensure the progress.