The Behavior Doc

08/08/2025

Next week, Charlottesville returns to school. This week, Culpeper returned.

As a parent of special needs kids, this time of year is often difficult, especially if going to Pre-K or Kindergarten is not on the radar.

Our clinics focus on early intervention and ready-to-learn skills to help our kiddos be successful in a classroom environment. We're able to work on social skills with peers like sharing, taking turns, and waiting. Functional communication to express wants and needs (not just going Potty, or getting a drink or snack - but also giving the skill of requesting removal of something (or someONE we don't want).

Through a variety of natural environment and direct instruction, we can work on sustaining engagement in an activity (for those kiddos who bounce around from thing to thing with limited attention), following simple directions like "Show me, touch the, point to" (these are crucial for demonstrating their knowledge in school), and engaging in the various circle time and classroom routines.

With 1:1 support, specialized instruction, and a fun sensory gym to get those wiggles out (even when its raining or hot outside) - consider enrolling in one of our clinic locations.

Pre-school (early intervention up to age 5/6) sessions are available Monday-Friday 8:30 - 1:30 am in our two clinic locations:

100 Saunders Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
3450 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Call 540-779-8270 for more information

Or complete an application today:

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/06/2025

Congratulations on becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)! This achievement is a testament to your dedication, hard work, and passion for improving the lives of others through evidence-based practices. Your commitment to understanding and applying the principles of behavior analysis is truly commendable. As you embark on this new chapter, may you continue to inspire positive change and make a meaningful impact in your community. We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all the wonderful things you will accomplish in your career.

As we like to say: "Good Job ERIC!"

07/22/2025

The kids are having a "ball" while working on social skills and peer interaction in our clinic! We are still accepting applications and will have sessions available for our early learners from 8:30 - 1:30, with our school-aged group joining us from 2 - 5 pm.

Please contact us today to secure your spot! (No waitlist). Call 540-779-8270

You can apply below:

https://form.jotform.com/drdillon/intake-application-

07/15/2025

Sharing a resource as many parents have had questions about the changes in Medicaid.

🗣️Join us for your Thursday lunch hour as Encompass Community Supports Director of Communications & Outreach April Achter appears on Zoom to speak about the current state of Medicaid. Bring your questions!

✅Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iOzPok0cQQyz6U5dH8BeBg #/registration

06/23/2025

The rooms are coming together, we can't wait to welcome all the new families in Charlottesville to our clinic at 3450 Berkmar!

The assessment process takes a few weeks to complete, if you'd like to have services start in July, now is the time to send in your application!

Services are available in either of our clinic locations (Culpeper or Charlottesville) as well as in-home for Charlottesville, Crozet, Fairfax City, Vienna, Annandale, and Arlington without a wait.

Applications are available online https://form.jotform.com/drdillon/intake-application-

Or you may call for more information.

06/12/2025

One of our greatest joys is working with parents who advocate so strongly for their kiddos. Assuming Competence is more than a catch phrase to us, and for many in the field.

Do we have a crystal ball, and the ability to predict an outcome? NO.

Do we view each child as a unique and amazing person with untapped potential, and work like heck to bring out their abilities? Absolutely.

Every story, every milestone, every "Woo Hoo" - we are celebrating with you.

And to this young man's Mom - Great Job never hearing "He can't" or "He'll never" - because look at him now!

The youngest professor at Cambridge who couldn't speak until 11, and read or write until 18.... now uses his voice and experience to pave the way for all.

05/17/2025

The signs are up, furniture installs have begun... Opening day is just around the corner for our newest location: 3450 Berkmar Drive in Charlottesville!

We are now enrolling and starting the intake assessments for clients in the Charlottesville region who are seeking in-clinic services.

No Waitlist!

Start the application process:

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/04/2025

Your Child Deserves More Than a Corporate Approach to Care

At our company, quality outcomes are not just a goal; they are our mission. Your child’s future should never be compromised by corporate priorities or limited access to care. When you choose us, you’re choosing a team that values your child as much as you do.

Let’s build a brighter future together.

Join us in Celebrating our 5th year serving rural communities in Central, Northern, and the Charlottesville areas of Virginia!

Applications are now available for clinic or home-based services, our newest location is opening soon at 3450 Berkmar in Charlottesville.

11/14/2024

We’ve got some amazing developments in the works at the hand of our incredible leader!

11/08/2024

Our agency relies on a face-to-face model because we recognize the need for in-person involvement to provide quality services.

We are currently expanding our in-home services in the Charlottesville Region (Orange, Louisa, Mineral, Gordonsville, Zion Crossroads, Troy, Palmyra, Charlottesville, Ivy, Crozet).

Give us a call or complete this form to start the enrollment process today! https://form.jotform.com/242487682502057

11/08/2024

Northern Virginia: We have an IMMEDIATE opening for families with availability from 9 to 2 pm!

call 540-738-7720 or start the enrollment process at www.TheBehaviorDocABA.com

Our agency relies on a face-to-face model. Telehealth has become the acceptable standard for behavior analyst (BCBA) involvement following since 2020 with the onset of Covid-19, but our agency recognizes the need for in-person involvement to provide quality services.

We provide in-person supervision for our clients and therapists to improve clinical outcomes.

10/28/2024

We are now accepting clients in the Charlottesville, Crozet, Orange, Palmyra, Troy, and surrounding areas for in-home services! Enroll today https://form.jotform.com/242487682502057