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Behavior is communication and we are listening.

Sunrise Therapeutic Services of Virginia uses the principles of progressive assent-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and effective instructional practices to support clients in becoming their best individual selves. Sunrise Therapeutic Services of VA believes that each one of us is uniquely and wonderfully made and should be treated with respect. 

 

Behavior is everything we do; behavior is language, communication and most importantly, it is FUNCTIONAL. All behavior serves a purpose, even if we aren't aware of it. Using the principles of ABA, we can get to the root cause of behaviors and work to build skills and positive replacement behaviors to support individuals and families thrive in their homes, schools, and communities. 

Sunrise Therapeutic Services of Virginia believes that compliance is never the goal. What we will focus on is exposure to learning opportunities that support skill building. When you know better, you do better and we are here to help you develop those learning opportunities! 

Connections and compassion, not compliance.

Everyone 
deserves to be heard.

We support children, adults, families, and their caregivers to develop skills needed for communicating needs, wants, and boundaries. We create individualized support plans that utilize positive reinforcement to promotes language development. Many problem behaviors are a result of communication deficits. We believe that all individuals deserve to be heard. We would like to work with you, your child, and their team of related service providers to support positive behavior!

ABA is the careful observation of behavior and how an individual interacts with their environment. Once we understand "WHY" a behavior occurs, we then teach skills and replacement behaviors that are safer and/or more appropriate.

ABA is also intentionally creating opportunities for clients to practice their new skills so that they may be successful in their home, classroom, and community.

ABA is respectful of the individual, their unique personality and desires for their own programming while maintaining consent/assent from the client at all times. 

ABA is...

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Kelly White is the owner and provider of Sunrise Therapeutic Services of Virginia. Kelly is an experienced educator passionate about supporting students, teachers and families as they work towards meeting their academic and social/emotional goals. 

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