Special Needs Adults | Behavioral Supports

Holistic Behavior Supports for Adults with Special Needs in NJ

Personalized Interventions that promote peace, presence, growth, and independence.

At Gracious Services, Inc., our positive, proactive behavioral supports empowers adults with disabilities to build confidence, gain independence, and lead fulfilling lives on their own terms. With customized behavior support therapies, we help manage the individual challenging behaviors of each of our clients in a safe, dignified environment.

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Improve Quality of Life with Custom Behavioral Supports

Finding the right behavioral supports for special needs adults is the first step in creating lasting quality of life outcomes. Our individual, group, in-home, and on-site therapies, promote independence, social skills, and emotional well-being.   

For Growth & Independence

Teaching interpersonal and communication skills
to foster social inclusion.

Making changes to the living or working
environment to support behavior change.

Tailoring supports to an individual's preferences,
strengths, and goals.

Helping individuals take responsibility for their behaviors
through self-monitoring.

Teaching adults to manage stress and anxiety.

Engaging family members in the process of
behavior management.

Ensuring adults have the skills and supports needed for employment and education.

Promoting independence by teaching essential daily living skills.

For Peace & Presence

Teaching adults to communicate their needs in more appropriate and effective ways.

Identifying triggers for challenging behaviors and replacing
them with more appropriate behaviors.

Helping individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors

Providing consistency through regular routines to reduce anxiety and challenging behaviors.

Addressing sensory sensitivities that might lead to distress or behavioral issues.

Reducing tension and preventing conflict before it escalates.

Preparing for and responding to high-stress or crisis situations.

Get Started with Behavioral Supports

Setting up Behavioral Supports for a special needs adult doesn’t have to be stressful. Let’s discuss your needs and help you move towards living the best life.
TIP: Have your ISP or Support Coordinator's name, organization, phone and email ready to enroll quickly.

Custom Therapies for Special Needs Adults

Behavioral supports should be customized to fit the individual’s needs, preferences, and goals. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including behavior specialists, therapists, caregivers, and the individual themselves, is essential for success.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Behavioral Contracting

Crisis Intervention Plans

De-escalation Techniques

Environmental Modifications

Functional Communication Training (FCT)

Individualized Education and Vocational Supports

Life Skills Training

Medication Management (if applicable)

Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

Parent/Family Support and Training

Peer Mentoring and Social Support

Person-Centered Planning

Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

Self-Management Training

Social Skills Training

Structure and Routine

Token Systems and Reinforcement Schedules

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Services Related to Behavioral Supports for Special Needs Adults

On Site Services are Convenient to Essex, Somerset, Middlesex & Union County Residents, Including the Cities of:

Berkeley Heights
Bound Brook
Bridgewater
Clark
Cranford
Dunellin
Edison
Elizabeth
Fanwood
Garwood
Green Brook Township

Hillside
Irvington
Kenilworth
Livingston
Maplewood
Martinsville
Metuchen
Middlesex
Millburn
Millstone

New Brunswick
Newark
North Plainfield
Oranges
Piscataway
Plainfield
Rahway
Raritan
Roselle
Roselle Park

Scotch Plains
Somerset 
Somerville
South Plainfield
Springfield
Summit
Union
Warren
Watchung
Westfield

Transportation available from these locations

Gracious Services location New Jersey

Behavioral Supports Availability in New Jersey

On Site Services are Convenient to Essex, Somerset, Middlesex & Union County Residents, Including the Cities of:

Berkeley Heights
Bound Brook
Bridgewater
Clark
Cranford
Dunellin
Edison
Elizabeth
Fanwood
Garwood
Green Brook Township
Hillside
Irvington
Kenilworth
Livingston
Maplewood
Martinsville
Metuchen
Middlesex
Millburn
Millstone

New Brunswick
Newark
North Plainfield
Oranges
Piscataway
Plainfield
Rahway
Raritan
Roselle
Roselle Park
Scotch Plains
Somerset 
Somerville
South Plainfield
Springfield
Summit
Union
Warren
Watchung
Westfield

Gracious Services location New Jersey

Transportation available from these locations