What we do

Here are NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, we have a range of services so as families and professionals need to look no further. We want all of your energy to be put into your family, not searching for services or spending time translating one service to another professional. We have learned how hard it can be for families when the speech and language therapist from one team writes a report which conflicts with an ABA professional in another team which then conflicts with the clinical psychological assessment of Mom from another team. It is a headache and a waste of precious resources. In order to save your time, resources and energy and to put your mind at rest, we offer a range of services to cover every aspect of your child and family. We know that our families and our children do best when their whole team are aware of not only the child and family and all of their needs, but when they have a close knit relationship and knowledge of how one another work also.

If there is a service you think we should be offering to better help our families, we would love to hear from you at info@verbal-behaviour-consultants.com

Assessments:

Behaviour Analysis

We use a range of behaviour analysis assessments to best design your our programmes. The assessments used depend entirely on learner level and family situation, and range from the assessments we have designed through to the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills Revised (ABLLS-R) Sundberg and the Verbal Behaviour Milestones Assessment and Placement Programme (VB MAPP) Partington. More..

Behaviour analysis is a science concerned with the behaviour of people and what people do and say. It attempts to understand, explain, describe and predict behaviour. We use behaviour analysis to determine the function of behaviour and to teach new replacement behaviours. We will teach you to understand the behaviour, explain exactly what is going on, describe why it is (or isn’t) going on and we will then be able to teach you to predict behaviour. Through this we can teach you to reduce inappropriate behaviours and teach new appropriate behaviours, such as language and social skills.

As you may be aware by now, Verbal Behaviour is the application of Skinner’s functional analysis of language to the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Currently Verbal Behaviour is the most effective and empirically proven intervention for those with autism, developmental disorders and disabilities. It is being used with amazing result in those with acquired head injury, such as from accident or stroke, and in those suffering depression. Less..

Counselling

Counselling takes place when a counsellor sees a client in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty the client is having, distress they may be experiencing or perhaps their dissatisfaction with life, or loss of a sense of direction and purpose. It is always at the request of the client as no one can properly be 'sent' for counselling. We often begin with counselling for our families as they are often under significant stress from the additional needs in the family. Sometimes we give individual counselling, sometimes couple counselling or marriage counselling and sometimes family therapy or family counselling. More..

Typically we will use an interview style assessment to explore various aspects of coping, emotion and attitude. From this we can discuss with you whether we feel you would benefit from a more formal assessment and design a treatment plan for and with you.

It is not possible to make a generally accepted distinction between counselling and psychotherapy. There are well founded traditions which use the terms interchangeably and others which distinguish between them. If there are differences, then they relate more to the individual psychotherapist's or counsellor's training and interests and to the setting in which they work, rather than to any intrinsic difference in the two activities. As clinical and counselling psychologists, we have the highest level of qualification and experience possible in counselling and psychotherapy. From our initial meeting or phone call, we are able to make an informed decision as to which of our specialists would be best suited to you. Less..

Counselling psychology

Counselling Psychology is a branch of professional applied psychology and is concerned with providing psychological therapy that is individually geared to a your unique needs. Counselling Psychology is committed to evidence-based practice. More..

Your counselling psychology treatment plan may use one or a combination of psychotherapy, psychological therapy, behaviour analysis and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). We have a range of assessments so as we can help you and your family to determine the most beneficial treatment plan for you. The type of assessments we may use vary completely depending upon your situation, from mental health needs assessments, risk assessments and psychometric testing.

We do not undertake assessments for assessments sake, but to best design your treatment plan to help you overcome your struggles. A more comprehensive list of assessments we may use can be found in our clinical psychology section below. Less..

Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychology aims to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological well-being by the systematic application of knowledge derived from psychological theory and data. More..

We may recommend clinical psychology sessions for a number of reasons, or your GP may advise you to seek a little additional help from us. Our job will be to undertake an assessment of your needs, formulation of your treatment plan, the actual intervention and then an evaluation at the end of that intervention.

Your child may also see our clinical psychologist for assessment of his or her needs for intervention, local education authority purposes, referral from another professional or even for diagnosis.

Below is a sample assessments we may use:

• Rorschach Inkblot Test
• Wechsler’s Intelligence Scale for children – IV
• Wechsler’s Adult Scale for Intelligence
• Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement
• Learning Disability Diagnostic Inventory
• Aston Index
• Developmental Screening Test
• Developmental Activities Screening Test
• Vineland Social Maturity Scale
• Evaluating Acquired Skills In Communication – E / R / PL
• Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
• Giliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS)
• Giliam Asperger Disorder Scale
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Test
• Ross Information Processing Test
• Test of Auditory Perception
• Bender Gestalt Test
• Thematic Apperception Test
• Children Apperception Test
• House Tree Person
• Scale for Assessing Emotional Disturbance
• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
• Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory
• Sixteen Personality Factor Test
• High School Personality Questionarre
• Luria Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery
• Quick Neurological Screening Test
• Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
• Wechsler Memory Scale
• Standard Progressive Matrices
• Beck’s Depression Inventory – II

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Workshops

Here at NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, we have designed a series of seminars and hands on training workshops for parents and professionals. Throughout these workshops we disseminate the most recent information and research advances in the field and teach practical skills. All of our workshops are designed for small group numbers so as we can create a personal and optimal learning environment. More..

We have taken eight years to design our hands on teaching Verbal Behaviour Workshops and take pride in the fact that parents and professionals can leave these equipped with the skills needed to best teach the children and learners in their care. We teach these across the globe and are able to present one in your area!

Our seminars discuss the most recent research and interventions for those with autism and developmental disorders. We also run free informal Verbal Behaviour information evenings across the globe to discuss all aspects of Verbal Behaviour programming and how it can benefit your child or learner with autism, developmental delay, neurological disorder or acquired head trauma. We are on hand to answer questions and offer advice. We would love to present one in your area, so please feel free to contact us.

In the past year we have begun to run our proactive parenting workshop series across the United Kingdom. This is an exciting development here at NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, and teaches parents how to overcome certain struggles with their children, teach appropriate behaviours and communication skills, enhance play, independent and social skills and enhance their relationship with their children (and parent’s sanity!..)

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Supervision

NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, are proud to announce they are able to offer a number of supervision routes. We offer the following supervision and training: More..

• Therapist training – this is for therapists working on teams that are not using NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, for their programming. We can offer this to you on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly basis and it can be through video review and webcam / phone or face to face training. This training includes theoretical and practical components.
• Supervisor training – we love to train those supervising programmes and teaching in the research and methods of Verbal Behaviour. This can be for those already in the field of Verbal Behaviour, looking for an injection of training, or for those not currently in the field who wish to expand their learning
• Consultant training – we are able to train consultants in the most recent research and practical advances. This can also take place in a face to face or long distance capacity and can be weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or quarterly.
• All supervision is tailored to the individual and can be training for a specific child or group of children, or training in general to enhance your skill areas.
• Group Supervision – we can organize face to face or long distance group training which is designed to your specific situation and carried out over a series of weeks or months.
• Trainee Clinical Psychologist Supervision – this can take place only in Surrey at the moment.

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Social groups

NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, run social groups and consultations for those with autism and developmental disabilities. These groups and consultations teach appropriate social skills using the most recent Verbal Behaviour and Applied Behaviour Analysis research.

For further information, why not contact us?

One off consultations

Here at NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, we have learned from over thirty years of combined experience in the field that not every child, family or organization requires or requests ongoing consultation. We are more than happy to offer you a one off consultation to give you as much information as you require to best teach your child. More..

Your one off consultation is typically of one or two full days duration (6-8 hours each day) and will result in your child and team being taught all of the recommendations we have designed prior to coming to see you. These recommendations are expected to be achieved in a three month period and you will be sent a full written evaluation which details assessment results, all written recommendations, examples and data sheets so as you can monitor your child’s progress.

We also offer one off assessments, should you just require an assessment for diagnostic or programme design purposes.

This way you are able to make up your own mind whether you love the way we work and whether you feel you are able to form an ongoing, trusting relationship with us. Our aim is equip you with the tools to make informed decisions and to take complete control over your child’s, your own and your family’s intervention. Less..

On going consultation

Here at NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, we offer a range of ongoing consultations to best suit your situation. This can be open ended consultation or time limited consultation. During your initial no obligation chat with us, we will gather lots of information about your, your child’s and your family’s needs. We will then offer you a few consultation package options based on the information we have gathered. Your child’s learning needs, your family’s situation, your financial needs and your emotional well being are all taken into consideration when designing your programme. More..

Just to give you a flavour of what we offer, here are the differences between our thinnest and thickest packages:
Our most basic consultation package consists of:

• Consultation preparation and programme design from your consultant and consultant supervisor
• One full day consultation (6-8 hours) every three months
• Full evaluation report containing all recommendations for the three month period, data and examples. The length of this is typically between 30 and 70 pages in length.
• Monthly interim consultation with your consultant which includes video review, data review and a phone call to update your programming

Our most intensive consultation package consists of:

• Completion of ABLLS-R assessment for your child
• Completion of VB MAPP assessment for your child
• Programme preparation and design by your consultant and consultant supervisor
• Two day’s theoretical teaching Verbal Behaviour workshop for your team
• Two day face to face consultation for your child and team
• Full evaluation report containing all recommendations for the three month period, data and examples. The length of this is typically between 30 and 70 pages in length.
• Weekly or Bi-weekly face to face supervision by your NETwork Interventions Verbal Behaviour programme supervisor. She will train your team and ensure everything is running smoothly.
• NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants can also provide Verbal Behaviour therapists, should you request this option.
• Bi-weekly interim consultation in the form of data review and email updates with your consultant
• Monthly interim consultation in the form of video review and phone/web cam calls to update your programming.
• Monthly contact and review from your Consultant Supervisor, BCABA.
• Between two and six hours per quarter of contact from your Chief Consultant Supervisor, BCBA.

As you can see, we have options for all of our families, whatever their child’s learner level or family situation. We tailor every part of our programming to our individual family, from the level of consultation and finances through to the exact programming recommendations and training. Less..

Behaviour Management

Here at NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, we are on hand to provide behaviour management programmes to your children and family. This isn’t as scary as it sounds, so don’t panic! We are able to come in to meet with mum and dad to give some advice and practical tips, through to providing the whole super nanny approach. As with all of our programming, we are here to design recommendations and advice specifically to your and your family’s needs. More..

You may want help with your 2 year old’s sleeping patterns, your 5 year old’s faddy eating, your children’s play or independent skills, tantrums or full on fights, or help with your relationship with your teenager. You may just need a few practical solutions to help your home run more smoothly.

Whatever your behaviour struggles, do contact us. We will certainly be able to help.

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Parental support and Information Groups

It is a privilege for NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, to be able to offer monthly parental support and information groups in:

Stoneleigh, Surrey, United Kingdom, Bristol, Quebec, Canada More..

These support groups are completely free of charge and are open to anybody who is struggling with a child, teen or adult in their care who is struggling with their behaviour, communication or social skills.

We have a fantastic free, informal, verbal behaviour information evening which is offered anywhere in the globe that we are consulting. This is a forum to have your questions answered and see how Verbal Behaviour or NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants can help you.

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Sibling groups & Sibling consultations

In Surrey & London, United Kingdom and Quebec, Canada, we run groups and programmes for siblings of those with autism and special needs. These groups designed to teach your children skills to get the most out of their relationship with their sibling who has additional needs. They will be taught how to teach language, how to play, how to understand why their sibling is behaving in such a way and what to do in each situation. The exact detail of what your child will be taught depends on their age and maturity and will be discussed and designed with you. More..

Here at NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, we offer sibling consultations. This is where we design a programme / programmes specifically to be taught by your child to their sibling or to be taught to both / all siblings by a therapist or family member. This can be anything from communication or play skills through to independent skills. This consultation is spent specifically working with your child and their sibling, equipping them with the tools to interact with their sibling both at home and outside of their home. It is also a safe place for them to ask questions and deal with problems and differences which having a sibling with additional needs may bring.

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One to one tutoring

We provide one to one tutoring after school for children with learning difficulties and additional needs. Your child may be struggling with keeping up or may have a more specific struggle at school. Either way, we can help. We offer sessions for those who are being home educated and sessions after school, during the weekend and over the holiday periods. We offer tutoring from nursery aged children through to A Level tutoring.

If you have a small group who would like tutoring, we may also be able to help you, depending on what the subject and need is.

Please contact us for further information at info@verbal-behaviour-consultants.com or on 03333 440 201

Emergency ABA therapists!

If your Applied Behaviour Analysis therapist (ABA therapist) or Verbal Behaviour Therapist (VB therapist) has let you down, we may be able to provide fill in cover to keep your programme running and your child learning. Our therapists are extremely competent and experienced and will be able to either follow the programme you have in place or jump in with some new programmes.

We can be contacted at info@verbal-behaviour-consultants.com or 03333 440 201

Special needs babysitting

NETwork Interventions, Verbal Behaviour Consultants, have a team of fantastic babysitters who are located all over the globe. Each comes with impeccable references, police checks and a wealth of experience with children, teenagers and adults with special needs. You will be able to go out with complete peace of mind knowing your child is being cared for by somebody who is able to be consistent, follow your recommendations, adores our children and most of all is trustworthy and fun.

To see if we have somebody in your area for day time, evening, over night, weekend or holiday babysitting, contact us at info@verbal-behaviour-consultants.com or 03333 440 201

With every enquiry we will arrange a phone call or face to face meeting with you, at no cost, to discover which service or combination of services will best suit you!