PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Wildflower Behavior Services collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://www.wildflowerbehavior.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and its use; there are no products or services sold directly on this Site. The use of this Site and the submission of any personal identification information via this Site does not constitute the establishment of a Provider and Client relationship.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out and submit a contact form or survey, subscribe to the newsletter and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and can opt in to leave a message will be used as information to optimize their experience with the Site.

Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously.

We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system, general geographic location, and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

Wildflower Behavior Services collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To improve customer service
  • Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs.
  • To personalize user experience
  • We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
  • To process transactions
  • We may use the information Users provide about themselves when inquiring about services only to provide optimal follow up communication. We do not share this information with outside parties.
  • To send periodic emails which can be opted out of at any time.

The email address Users provide for online courses, will only be used to send them information and updates pertaining to their course work and status. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures. 

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

Wildflower Behavior Services has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do we will post a notification on the main page of our Site, revise the updated date at the bottom of this page, send you an email. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Wildflower Behavior Services
https://www.wildflowerbehavior.com
[email protected]

Verbal Behavior Training

Definition:

Verbal Behavior Training teaches communication using the principles of ABA and the theories of behaviorist B.F. Skinner. Verbal Behavior Training focuses on motivating the learner to use language by connecting words with their purposes and creating opportunities to use words. The goal is to teach the learner that using words appropriately helps them obtain needed and desired objects, people and activities, make meaningful comments and reciprocally communicate rather than simply labeling objects. Verbal Behavior Training typically focuses on teaching the learner verbal operants (verbal skills) such as manding (requesting), echoics (exact imitations) tacting (commenting) and intraverbals (conversational skills).

Natural Environment Teaching (NET)

Definition:

Natural Environment Teaching (NET) utilizes the principles of ABA to teach within the natural environment of the learner. In NET clients acquire new skills through fun and reinforcing play activities. Goals are taught directly by inserting “trials” into natural and fun play. Many learners on the Autism spectrum have limited play skills so NET focuses on pairing clients preferred items and activities with new activities in an effort to expand the learner’s interests and teach new skills

Social Skills Training (SST)

Definition:

An evidence-based method that helps individuals with Autism understand and participate successfully in social situations.

Example:

A behavior technician (BT) is teaching a child how to greet another person when they first meet. The BT has chosen to show the child a video of the behavior being modeled. 

The BT will then mimic the video with the child until it is completed successfully. Successful completion is positively reinforced with a gesture (high-five), a toy, or the child’s favorite snack.

Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®)

Definition:

PECS® allows people with little or no communication abilities to effectively communicate using pictures. A child or adult with Autism can communicate thoughts, wants and needs, and anything else that can be displayed via an image.

Example:

There are 6 phases to any PECS® task:
  1. How to communicate: Single pictures for items or activities the individual really wants; like a toy or snack.
  2. Distance and persistence: Still using single pictures, the individual is taught to generalize the want or need in different environments and with different people.
  3. Picture discrimination: The individual learns to select from two or more pictures to communicate their favorite things.
  4. Sentence structure: The individual learns to construct simple sentences using an “I want” card/picture followed by a picture of the item they want.
  5. Answering questions: The individual learns to use pictures to answer the question “What do you want?”.
  6. Commenting: The individual learns to respond to questions using pictures. Sentence structures begin with I see, I hear, It is, etc.

Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

Definition:

Breaking down a skill into smaller (discrete) elements. Each element is systematically taught by the behavior technician utilizing tangible positive reinforcement along the way.

Example:

A behavior technician (BT) is teaching a child colors. They begin by teaching blue. The BT asks the child to point to blue and rewards the child with a small toy. The BT then repeats this action with red, then yellow, and so on.
After the child successfully points to all colors individually, the BT will begin to teach the child how to say each color.