Children's services
Children's Behavior Intervention
Behavior intervention helps children with developmental disabilities develop positive communication and social skills. Our highly trained, degreed intervention staff teach through evidence-based practices while addressing the individual needs of each child and family.
- Who it's for
- Children and teens with developmental disabilities
- Where
- At home, in the community, at school, or at our center
- Approach
- Evidence-based, culture-sensitive, team-based
- Funding
- Idaho Medicaid children's DD services
What intervention looks like
Small steps, real progress
Every child has a plan for treatment, and every session moves it forward.
Communication
Helping children express needs, wants, and ideas, and be understood.
Social skills
Taking turns, playing together, and building friendships with peers.
Positive behavior
Reinforcement strategies that encourage helpful behaviors and reduce challenging ones.
A plan for every child
Intervention follows each child's individual plan for treatment and goals.
One team
We coordinate with teachers, therapists (PT, OT, and speech), and clinicians.
Progress you can see
Daily documentation and regular written and verbal updates for parents.
Learning through play
Skill building, wrapped in teachable moments
Children learn best when they're engaged. Our interventionists teach through play, wrapping skill building into everyday teachable moments, and work closely with your family so progress carries over at home.
- Interventionists with 40-hour RBT training in ABA or a Habilitative Intervention certificate
- CPR, First Aid, and de-escalation certified
- Regular supervision from clinical supervisors
- Respect for your family's culture, values, and routines
What is children's behavior intervention?
Behavior intervention is a service for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities that uses evidence-based practices, including reinforcement strategies, to build positive communication and social skills and to reduce behaviors that get in the way of learning. At Waypoint, degreed intervention staff provide it at home, in the community, at school, or at our center.
Who qualifies for children's developmental disability services in Idaho?
A developmental disability is a chronic disability that appears before age 22, is attributable to an impairment such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism, and results in substantial functional limitations in three or more areas of major life activity. See our children's eligibility FAQ for details.
How do I apply for children's services?
Start by applying for Idaho Medicaid and let them know your child has a disability and may need a medical review. Then an application for Children's Services can be submitted and a case manager will be assigned. For intervention services, the Vineland assessment can be completed by the developmental disabilities agency (DDA) you choose, and we can help you obtain services.
Where do sessions take place?
Wherever your child needs the skills most: in your home, in the community, at school, or at our center in Nampa. We'll plan the setting with you.
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Other services at Waypoint
Adults
Adult Developmental Therapy
Building skills for daily living, socialization, self-help, communication, and greater independence.
Adults
Adult Day Health
Supervised activities for socialization and recreation, from bowling and field trips to crafts and dances.
Adults
Residential Habilitation
24-hour in-home support for adults authorized for High, Intense, or Hourly supported living.
Children
Children's Community Support
Helping children take part in sports, scouts, music lessons, and community life alongside their natural peers.
We're here to help
Let's talk about what's next.
Whether you're exploring services for yourself, your child, or someone you support, we're glad to answer questions and help you take the next step.