Specialized Consultative Services
Connecting families with personalized behavioral outcome plans and interventions.
Support for a Proactive, Integrated Approach
At FIRSTwnc, we reject the status quo. Our Specialized Consultation Services (SCS) team is committed to ensuring that every individual receives a comprehensive assessment that identifies all possible unmet needs—including out-of-date equipment, overlooked supports, and evolving challenges. Our goal is to maximize independence, enhance caregiver competency, and improve overall quality of life while reducing unnecessary medical interventions, hospitalizations, and crisis events.
A dedicated team of licensed professionals works collaboratively with families and community organizations to develop a fully integrated plan, informed by a spectrum of assessments. This thorough evaluation creates a complete picture of the person’s needs, leading to a tailored strategy that drives meaningful, long-term improvements. Recognizing that no two individuals or situations are alike, we prioritize personalized interventions that ensure sustained success.
FIRSTwnc employs an interdisciplinary approach to provide whole-person assessments, ensuring that every possible positive support is implemented for the best possible outcomes. Our expert team includes:
- Behavior Specialists (BCBA)
- Licensed Mental Health Clinicians
- Licensed Physical Therapists
- Licensed Occupational Therapists
- Licensed Speech Therapists
- Registered Nurse
Upon completion of a customized plan, our specialists provide hands-on training to families and support staff, ensuring that interventions are implemented consistently and effectively. This ongoing support creates a stable foundation for long-term success and enhances the quality of life for individuals and their caregivers.
SCS Services May Include:
- Comprehensive, data-driven plans for caregivers to implement
- Mental health training and strategies to stabilize symptoms
- Recommendations tailored to individual needs
- Communication system recommendations with caregiver training
- Development of social narratives to support engagement
- Creation of visual systems for structure and clarity
- Environmental modifications to improve daily living
- Physical Therapy consultation for equipment assessment, mobility support, and home/vehicle modifications
- Occupational Therapy recommendations for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Through this rigorous and proactive approach, we ensure that every person receives the full spectrum of supports they need—not just what is immediately visible or historically provided—so they can lead a more independent, fulfilling life.
Want to learn more, contact our office or your care manager. The Innovations Waiver can cover this service. FIRSTwnc also offers this service as private pay. Please complete a referral, and we can discuss all the options.