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Behavioral Supports

Behavioral Supports: Counseling, behavioral interventions, and/or diagnostic evaluations/consultations to help an individual manage their behaviors and learn to interact with others.


We have licensed BCBAs on staff who will work with your loved one to create a support plan that we will train our DSPs on to provide the best care possible.


Our team is dedicated to implementing evidence-based strategies tailored to each individual's unique needs. We continuously monitor progress and adjust support plans to ensure the best outcomes for your loved one.

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Unlock New Pathways with Specialized Behavioral Supports for Growth

Navigating the complexities of autism can be a daunting journey, but with our tailored behavioral supports, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We understand that every individual is unique, which is why our approach to behavioral supports is customized to meet the diverse needs of families in Elizabeth. Our experienced team is dedicated to fostering growth, promoting independence, and enhancing overall well-being. By collaborating closely with you, we ensure that our behavioral supports empower your loved ones to thrive. Let’s embark on this rewarding path together—contact us today to learn more!

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THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE

At Autism Community Services (ACS), we provide behavior supports, individual supports, community based supports, community inclusion services and supported employment services to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities throughout the state of New Jersey. 


Our committed team includes an agency BCBA, behaviorists, job coaches and case managers, all with considerable experience supporting adults with I/DD.


Our support services are provided 24/7 year-round by our trained and experienced direct support staff providing the best possible care.


We are deeply committed to providing developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals with tools that nurture growth, development, and opportunities that foster meaning and happiness in their lives.


Autism Community Services is ready to help you with:

  • Highly trained staff
  • On call 24/7
  • Scheduling that is fast and flexible
  • Regular quality assurance and ongoing training
  • Thorough care management and family support


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OUR MISSION AT ACS


Autism Community Services is a community of progressive and compassionate professionals dedicated to supporting individuals and family members with developmental disabilities. Professionals at Autism Community Services understand the importance of collaborating with each individual while trying to assist them in reaching their goals and dreams. 

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Create Strategies Based on Behavior Patterns
Meaningful change begins with understanding when, where, and why challenging behaviors occur. Functional behavior assessment services, individualized behavior intervention plans, and behavior therapy for developmental disabilities help translate behavioral patterns into focused interventions.
Behavioral supports specialist providing functional behavior assessment services and individualized behavior intervention planning for positive outcomes
Positive behavior support services and adaptive behavior training helping individuals build independence and daily coping skills
Strengthen Independence Through New Skills
Elizabeth residents receiving support can build practical alternatives to challenging behavior with positive behavior support services, adaptive behavior training, and applied behavior analysis support. The goal is to reinforce skills that make communication, transitions, and everyday responsibilities easier to manage.
Support the People Providing Daily Care
Caregiver confidence matters when behavioral needs are complex or unpredictable. Caregiver behavioral support training, behavior management for adults with disabilities, de escalation strategy support, and crisis prevention and intervention support give families and staff tools for maintaining consistency and responding safely.
Caregiver behavioral support training and crisis prevention strategies for managing challenging behaviors safely and consistently

Specialized Services for those with intelLectual/development disabilities

At ACS we are dedicated to providing clients with individual choice and community inclusion through individualized planning. We not only specialize in providing supportive care to people with autism—we have extensive expertise in working with adults 21 years and older with all developmental disabilities. Contact us today to learn more.

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Specialized Services for those with intelLectual/

development disabilities

At ACS we are dedicated to providing clients with individual choice and community inclusion through individualized planning. We not only specialize in providing supportive care to people with autism—we have extensive expertise in working with adults 21 years and older with all developmental disabilities. Contact us today to learn more.

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Why is Autism Community Services so Popular?

In our community, we recognize the transformative power of behavioral supports in enhancing the lives of individuals with autism. By focusing on tailored strategies, we provide effective behavioral supports that cater to each unique situation, fostering greater independence and social engagement. Serving the Elizabeth, NJ area, our dedicated team is passionate about implementing evidence-based practices that ensure families have access to essential behavioral supports. We understand that communication and trust are vital, so we aim to build strong relationships with families while delivering these crucial behavioral supports. Together, we can navigate the journey, unlocking potential and promoting growth through comprehensive behavioral supports that truly make a difference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our services? We're here to help.

  • What services do you provide?

    We provide a range of services to individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as support for their families. Our goals are to hire and train quality direct support professionals who are looking for careers in the field, and care for each of our clients as though they were members of our own family. We strive to ensure that our employees provide services to clients that foster independence, dignity, and individuality.

  • What are Individual Supports?

    Individual support is one on one direct support for an adult with IDD that promotes increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community. This service can be provided with or without family or guardian present and in or out of the client’s residence.


    Individual supports can include community-based activities and assistance and support with activities of daily living.

  • What are Community Based Supports?

    One-to-one direct support that promotes increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community. Includes community-based activities primarily to foster increased independence, productivity, enhanced family functioning, and inclusion in the community.


    Here are some examples of Community Based Supports that ACS provides:

    • Support on a job site to assist in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.
    • Support from staff to enable an individual to visit a museum or movie theatre, attend an event, take a class, etc.
    • Support from staff to assist an individual participating in activities such as: assistance in completing activities of daily living, ordering off a menu, purchasing items, learning basic cooking, laundry skills, etiquette, travel training, accessing activities in the community, etc.
    • One-on-one tutoring

  • What is Supported Employment?

    Supported Employment – Individual: Assists an individual to get and/or keep a job in the general workforce at or above minimum wage.


    Supported Employment – Small Group: Training activities in business, industry, and community settings for a group of 2-8 individuals.

  • What are Behavioral Supports?

    Behavioral Supports: Counseling, behavioral interventions, and/or diagnostic evaluations/consultations to help an individual manage their behaviors and learn to interact with others. We have a licensed BCBA on staff.

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Contact Information:


Phone:

732-522-9393

Email:

contact@autismcommunityservices.com

Address:

505 Thornall St, STE 306

Edison, NJ 08837

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