Positive Behavior Supports, Corp. - Suwannee River Region

Just a reminder that our page is MOVING! Please follow Positive Behavior Supports Corp. to stay up to date on all things PBS in our beautiful area!

***We will be closing this page on 7/31***

Our page is MOVING! Please follow Positive Behavior Supports Corp. to stay up to date on all things PBS in our beautiful area!

***We will be closing this page on 7/31***

OASN is hosting a summer camp and they are looking for volunteers!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR OUR SUMMER CAMP: OASN is seeking a few volunteers for our 9th Annual Summer Camp. If interested, email [email protected] or call us 9am-2pm M-F at (352) 462-0168. This is a half day program for children with autism. Spots are still available. Learn more about our program at this link. Interested families can register here: https://outreachautismservicesnetwork.com/summer-camp/

Check out this fun and exciting event coming in November 2022!

The First Ever Arc of Alachua County Arts & Crafts Expo is Coming on Sat., Nov. 5, 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/c546df37f612/the-first-ever-arc-of-alachua-county-arts-crafts-expo-is-coming-on-sat-nov-5-2022

PBS will be at Stomp the Swamp tomorrow 3/19/22! We hope to see you there! Come stop by the PBS table and say hello! 👋🏻.

It's almost time to STOMP the SWAMP for Autism!

Swamp for Autism 2022
March 19, 2022
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Registration Begins at 9am
Event Begins at 10am

Location:
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611

STOMP the SWAMP for Autism is a fundraising event to benefit the University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UFCARD) hosted by the UF student group Impact Autism at UF. We have performances, fitness competitions, music, arts and crafts, and more! This event is for everyone, including all friends, family, students, and staff.

REGISTRATION PAGE: https://cvent.me/O7bZ28

With your donation of at least $20 you can receive a commemorative STOMP the SWAMP tee shirt.

Donations help to provide visual supports, safety gear boxes, and employment resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

At Stomp the Swamp, participants walk or run the stadium steps or around the stadium to raise funds for the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).

If you would like to make an additional donation please visit our Donation Page: https://www.uff.ufl.edu/give-now/?fund_id=008483Juni Swamp for Autism 2022

Christina attended Outreach Autism Services Network-OASN annual Autism Superhero Fun Walk this past weekend. We hope everyone who attended had a great time!

Team PBS -Suwannee River got together last week to discuss ways to improve quality of care for clients and staff.

Come check out this fun event tomorrow 3/5/2022. Starting at 9:30am.

We cannot wait to see you on Saturday, March 5th at Sholom Park! It is going to be a great day! Our raffle includes the following items: gas cards, a 2 night vacation, Universal Studios passes & MORE! Get your tickets/register now at https://form.jotform.com/oasnopa/2022OASNFunWalk

Happy Valentines Day!
Do you have a favorite heart shaped food for today?

Check out this fun event today!

💕Join SW Advocacy Group (SWAG) for a free Valentine's Day Party today 💕
https://tinyurl.com/5fa3vprw

It will be a fun afternoon of decorating Valentine's Day cards and cookies for your friends and loved ones!

Everyone help us congratulate our newest BCBA! We are so proud if her hard work and dedication.

Olivia is a wonderful supervisor! One of her supervisees recently reached out to let us know that Olivia has been the most effective and supportive supervisor she has had since she began working in ABA. Olivia goes above and beyond to make sure her clients AND her RBTs get the supports they need. Thank you, Olivia!

Friday work views

Happpy Kwanzaa!

Love, community, and family- to all who are celebrating, Happy Kwanzaa!

Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄

Tip #4 Don’t Rush.. Easier said than done. However, allowing and planning for more time for your kids to get ready to leave can reduce stress levels in everyone. Try to plan 15-20 extra minutes for kids to get ready.

Tip #5: Always follow through. It’s tempting to let things slide during the holidays. However, if you set rules and expectations you need to follow through. By letting things slide you are sending the message that it is ok to break the rules.

Tip #3: Have a code word. When kids are getting overwhelmed, it is helpful to have a code word to help them know when to calm down or navigate to a quiet area. The children can also use this word to let you know if they need assistance with calming down or if they get overstimulated.

Holiday tip #2. Always have a plan and a back up plan! Plan and be aware of what traditions might trigger behaviors. Knowing these triggers will help you and your family plan for how to respond. Have an escape plan as well, ensure there is a quiet place to escape to if things become over stimulating.

Set behavior expectations for trips and family events. Explain in a timeline fashion what is going to happen and who will be there. Doing this can help kids when something big outside of normal routine is going to happen.

What are the holidays without snacks?

Here is a recipe for a simple and easy way to make hot cocoa.
https://www.hersheyland.com/recipes/hot-cocoa-for-one.html

What are some of your favorite holiday snacks?

Never forget those medical variables!

In honor of National Cookie Day tomorrow! Check out some of these restaurants here in Gainesville such as Midnight cookies and Insomnia cookies for some delicious cookies!

What are some of your favorite cookies?

PBS Holiday Party was a success!

Shop small, shop local. Do you have any favorite local small businesses in then Suwannee River Region?

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to give a special thanks to Farwah Zaidi!

“I became interested in behavior analysis after I took an ABA course on behaviorism in modern society. I became and RBT and have loved the experience. In 2022, I will be graduating with a degree in psychology specializing in ABA!” - Farwah.

Farwah Analyst says that she has been a great addition to the PBS team. She shows up everyday with a great attitude and ready to work! Farwah’s hard work and dedication have been appreciated by her supervisors, clients and their families.

Working in the community has its benefits when you can get your work done at Starbucks!

Fun Fall Festival happening in Newberry! 🍂🍁

SAVE THE DATE! Nov. 20th is the Newberry Fall Festival! ➡ https://bit.ly/3c9sXF9 Live music, food trucks, art, crafts, camel rides, stilt walkers, bounce houses, exotic animals petting zoo, face painting, balloon twisting, and LOTS MORE!

Come join

Why become an RBT with PBS?
Professional Growth
Increased Scope of Practice
Investment in ABA Field
Commitment to Clients
Credentialed as a Provider
Potential for Increased Pay

The RBT Process:
At Least 18 Years Old
High School Diploma/GED
Background Check
40 Hour Training
Competency Assessment
Application to the BACB
Certification Test
Maintaining Certification

Head over to teampbs.com to learn more!

We hope everyone has a happy and safe Veterans Day!

Don’t forget! ⏰

Spring forward... Fall BACK!

What will you do with your extra hour now that Daylight Saving Time has ended?

Today we want to shout out Amanda Garner! She has been a great asset to the Suwanne River Region! Her personal and professional experience have been beneficial to so many clients and their families!

"Originally from the Space Coast I became a RBT in 2015 and started working for PBS shortly after in that region. After settling down in Marion county I joined the Suwannee River group. I’ve enjoyed working with individuals of all ages achieve personal goals and assisting families. I am married and have three children of my own, and was drawn to ABA so that I could help other families who may have experienced similar social and developmental obstacles as mine had. I am currently working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education and am working towards a BCBA credential. I enjoy kayaking, reading, and spending time with my family and we have a small hobby farm that includes goats, chickens, ducks, pigs, a donkey and many other little critters that keeps us extra busy 😊❤️"

Help us celebrate Amanda!

This looks like a creative and spooky Halloween event to try!

[Oct 29-31] Get your tickets to Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation's Halloween Drive Thru!!! See over 100 animals PLUS candy for the kids and scary tricks! https://bit.ly/3iU0I19

Halloween is right around the corner 🎃! Here are some helpful tips to ensure a fun and safe Halloween night.

Spooky CEU’s?! Yes please!

Spooky SZN calls for Spooky CE-BOOS

Join us for "Analysis of Bad Horror Movies!" on 10/25 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Please bring some comments and questions about your favorite horror movies! This is going to be a scary fun one...

Register at teampbs.com/upcomingeventsnew.aspx

Here is a favorite spooky snack idea you can try at home!
All you need is:
1 tube chocolate chip cookie dough
1 can vanilla frosting
red food coloring
mini marshmallows
slivered almonds

Check out this link for more ideas, https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/halloween/g3493/halloween-snack-recipes/?slide=1

We do love coffee! ☕️❤️

Coffee: The preferred reinforcer at Team PBS!

National Coffee Day is officially today but it feels like every day around our offices...

Today we want to shout out Ashley Johnson RBT. Ashely's analyst and clients are so grateful for her hard work and dedication to the job. Help us in showing some appreciation for this awesome RBT!

"My name is Ashley and I’m a baby RBT- I started a few months ago and absolutely love it! I’m also a second-year Psychology and Sociology major at UF and hope to become a mental health counselor and later a psychologist. In my free time I like taking care of my plants, reading fiction books, and spending time with friends and family."

We love a good guacamole joke!

It's National Guac Day, and yes, we know it's extra...but so are we!