Services

Changing Behavior provides customized, professional services based on the science of behavior and the needs of each client. Behavior analytic services are evidence-based and have a focus on the remarkABILITIES of every child. By identifying the maintaining variables (i.e., function of behavior) of unwanted behaviors, problematic behavior can be effectively decreased and appropriate behaviors can be effectively increased.
Individualized services can be helpful for all children, including those with diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder (ADHD/ADD), developmental disabilities, anxiety, general behavior concerns, or those with no clinical diagnosis. As humans, we all exhibit behavior – every day, throughout the day. Because of this, quality behavior support services can be helpful for anyone. Changing Behavior is based in Fargo, North Dakota but supports and collaborates with surrounding areas in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota.

Home
Changing Behavior offers professional services that can positively impact your family’s home life. We provide you with the tools of what to do or say when certain behaviors occur. Changing Behavior provides individualized services to support your family as a whole. Customize the services that you want from direct (one-to-one) instruction to coaching, to behavior plan development to a full comprehensive assessment and program. Examples of services include, but are not limited to: routines at home or in the community, potty training, academics, self-help, communication skills, social skills, and assessments.

School
Changing Behavior consults with school districts to provide support and collaboration. Behavior support services include observations, team meeting participation, trainings, reports (general suggestions, functional behavior assessments, behavior plan), identification of variables maintaining unwanted behaviors, a focus on motivators and potential reinforcers, and collaboration with staff, teachers, administrators, and directors. Sharing the knowledge of behavior and behavior-based interventions helps to create a comprehensive team for each student.

Organizations
Changing Behavior provides your staff with the knowledge to help the clients they serve. Our services support an individual client or staff, who can use recommended tools to enhance interactions with all of their clients. Changing Behavior also provides consultations to positively affect your own staff’s behavior related to management, productivity, task performance, etc. Learn to identify what drives your staff and then use those motivators to directly affect the operations of your business.

Coaching
Changing Behavior offers expertise and experience for any training or education needs. Trainings are a customized, fun, interactive way to learn about basic behavioral strategies, help improve behavior, and how to help children build their own inner wealth – all supporting a happier quality of life. Support can involve trainings specific to certain behaviors or strategies to general ways to improve child behavior and family/school life. In addition, trainings can be for individuals, small groups, or large groups.
About

I am Passionate.
I am Knowledgeable.
I am Genuine.
I am Professional.
I am Supportive.
I am a Collaborator.
Alee (Garske) Smith, M.S., BCBA, LABA
• 15 years of experience
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA)
• Accredited Master’s Behavior Analysis program (by Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board)
• Behavior/Autism Consultant to local school district(s) for the past 5 years
• Co-founder of local non-profit center-based facility for individuals on the autism spectrum
• Experienced in direct therapy staff positions, supervision, data analysis, and program development
• Certified Advanced Nurtured Heart Approach® Trainer/Coach
• Professional collaborator – with schools, parents, professionals
• Referral source with area social/human service agencies
• Experienced in a variety of settings: in-home, center-based, schools, and consulting
• Experienced in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Verbal Behavior – Milestones, Planning, and Placement (VB-MAPP), and Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills – Revised (ABLLS-R)
“As founder/owner of Changing Behavior and as a parent, every aspect of my work is of the upmost importance to me. Through my experiences as a professional in the field of behavior analysis, and my experiences as a Mom, I feel strong collaboration is imperative. Feasibility and ease of implementation (in any environment) should be an important component when developing intervention. As one of the only BCBAs in the area who continues to work one-to-one with the child (because it’s what I love), I am competent and confident with my capacity in all aspects of services being provided – direct therapy, consultations, plan development, coaching, collaboration, & even billing.
My rapport with the children, families and professionals that I have encountered over the past 15 years is what continues to drive me. My passion for what I do is directly related to the child. I am simply a part of the ‘village’ of people it takes to help pave the way, build and recognize successes, as well as help to develop the inner wealth of every child I am privileged to meet.”
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