Empowering Behavioral Supports for Newark Families

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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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Unleashing Potential with Innovative Behavioral Supports Tailored for You

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and our behavioral supports are designed to do just that. In Newark, we provide tailored services that empower families and individuals by addressing unique needs and fostering personal growth. Our dedicated team specializes in developing customized strategies that encourage positive behaviors and create nurturing environments. By partnering with us, you'll discover how our behavioral supports can make a significant difference in your child's life. Ready to see transformation in action? Contact us today to learn more about how we can help!

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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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Look Beyond the Challenging Behavior
Behaviors can communicate needs that are difficult for an individual to express in other ways. Functional behavior assessment services, positive behavior support services, and applied behavior analysis support help uncover possible causes and identify constructive alternatives.
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
Build Skills for Greater Independence
Newark individuals with developmental disabilities can work on practical coping and communication through adaptive behavior training, behavior therapy for developmental disabilities, and individualized behavior intervention plans. These strategies are designed to support participation in everyday life while reducing dependence on restrictive or reactive responses.
Prepare Caregivers for Safety Concerns
High-risk behaviors require clear, calm, and consistent intervention. Crisis prevention and intervention support, de escalation strategy support, caregiver behavioral support training, and behavior management for adults with disabilities help families and residential staff recognize escalation, follow established procedures, and reduce stress during difficult situations.
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 quest to empower families, we recognize the crucial role of behavioral supports in promoting positive growth. Serving the Newark area, we offer personalized strategies that facilitate understanding and connection. Our dedicated approach to behavioral supports ensures that each individual receives attention tailored to their unique needs. With a focus on collaboration, we work hand-in-hand with families to implement effective behavioral supports that foster resilience and independence. Trust in our commitment to enhancing lives through comprehensive behavioral supports designed to create lasting change for your loved ones and your family. For more information, visit the behavioral supports resources available to you.

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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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