Who We Are

Building Blocks Behavior Consultants was founded in 2006 with the goal of serving families of children with special needs.  Our team at Building Blocks is comprised of highly trained and dedicated behavior therapists, consultants and clinical supervisors who excel in aiding families incorporate Applied Behavior Analysis as part of their daily routines.

SERVICES WE OFFER

Building Blocks contracts with various funding sources.  Please contact the office for more information.

Early Autism Treatment

Building Blocks provides ABA services to children from 18 months to early teens. Our programs are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child and are provided in a one-to-one format. Services are offered both in the home and at our Roseville and Sacramento centers and may also include community outings. Autism Treatment may be Comprehensive, designed to address multiple areas, including communication, social, cognitive, executive functioning, and daily living skills and averaging between 15 – 30 hours per week. Alternatively, treatment may be Focused, developed to address specific deficits, and averaging less than ten hours per week. All Autism Treatment programs also address challenging behaviors, including tantrums, aggression, and self-injurious behaviors.

Adaptive Skills Training

Our Adaptive Skills Training program aims at enhancing the quality of life of individuals with special needs and their families. While Adaptive Skills Training also uses ABA methods, it differs from the Autism Treatment program in that it is offered to any child with disabilities and is not limited to children with autism. Further, Adaptive Skills Training is provided in a trainer to trainer model of approximately four hours per week, meaning that the emphasis is on teaching parents to use ABA strategies to help their child. The focus of the training varies depending on the individual’s needs. Yet, all training is designed to achieve the overall goal of promoting independence by improving communication, self-help, executive functioning, and social skills, while also reducing interfering behaviors.

Parent Training

Building Blocks Parent Trainings are offered in a group setting, amounting to 12 hours of instruction. Parents will learn to use ABA principles and techniques to both teach their children new skills and to also decrease problematic behaviors. Parents should expect to achieve a basic understanding of ABA strategies that they can then use at home

Social Skills Groups

Building Blocks offers several different social skills groups geared towards children ages 3 – 12 years. The groups are separated based on age and offered with a ratio of three children to one adult. All groups focus on improving social skills through direct teaching, modeling, and practice with peers. Depending on age, activities may include circle time for stories and songs, practicing conversation skills, group games and crafts, snack time, and free play. Regardless of age, all children interact with their peers through play and conversation and are encouraged to develop new friendships.

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OUR TEAM

Building Blocks Behavior Consultants Inc. is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of services to individuals and their families. Director, Mila Zea, holds a Masters degree in Education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ms. Zea has over 18 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. Building Blocks Staff have a strong foundation in Applied Behavior Analysis and undergo intensive training on all ABA concepts by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Building Blocks staff participate in bimonthly trainings and attend workshops to enhance their knowledge of ABA principles.