Integrated Behavior Services, LLC

05/27/2026

Every step forward is a celebration!

05/22/2026

Our director, Melinda (Mindy) Hemp-Gardzinski, EdS, BCBA, LBA, participated in the Health Information forum at The Historic Masonic Theatre on May 21!

Health providers from the area gathered to help provide in-depth information about services available locally.

Integrated Behavior Services, LLC, provides evidence based individualized programs for children diagnosed with autism or developmental delays, working with other specialists, pediatricians and families to help meet each child’s specific needs.

For more information, please:
Visit www.ibehaviorservices.com
Call: 540-962-0051
Email: [email protected]
Stop by: 125 Mall Road, Covington VA

More info on the health information forum here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GdNPg5n1r/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/21/2026

What does a Registered Behavior Therapist do? Here is one of their daily responsibilities!

05/14/2026

A Common Question in Applied Behavior Analysis:

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day

05/07/2026

What is an example of something that could be used as reinforcement? COMMENT below!

04/29/2026

Congratulations to our Book Giveaway Winners --Ms. Lynn and grandson Will! Your book is on the way!

Will loves Legos, history and.....Nintendo games!

Thank you to everyone who "liked" and "shared" our page during Autism Awareness Month!

If you would like to order your own copy of the book, check it out on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/The-Reason-I-Jump-Naoki-Higashida-audiobook/dp/B00F2QG1E6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=Y1WCL4ULVEL5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iZaa1Pzsfn_qgFUX9aW6LPXMWx4EBqoAKraywM1Ok2dfrmdLadyU17DWXXgIAXdtLQNhN4-2Xj0EvcIHNxqgCLY-Ll_OAgxyyACjj6FQ-uDZHqTA0AsVzEO-IArrtL4U8XkTme9As_s4hctWac_Ghlx0dUJAA5FeqMgzwYev0dYsmHh26Pz-fABXsEkhr5whEV7H5qnXYcyjQGPp1JFgR6jb1KOydc3eKs0fROhj7e4.2_irgfRcACWWgoBGNx6HrkOOh4i_qhyf51fyQ4ojObc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+reason+i+jump&qid=1777495841&sbo=6l4LV4wiIM4ZjN%2Ffpg3jyQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+reason+i+jump%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-2

04/28/2026

📣Do your students or your children depend on prompting (help) to get started on a task?

Check out this video with quick but effective tip ⤵️

70 likes. "How to: Use Differential Reinforcement in ABA"

04/16/2026

BUILDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communication is one of the most important skills a child can develop.

Many children with autism or developmental delays struggle to express their needs, which can lead to frustration. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) focuses on teaching communication in ways that work best for each child—whether that means spoken words, gestures, pictures, or other tools.

Therapists help children learn how to ask for things they want, respond to others, and participate in everyday interactions.

As communication improves, many families notice reduced frustration and more meaningful connections between their child and the world around them.

Have questions about your child's communication development? Give us a call today! 540.962.0051

04/14/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month!

When we teach our children to be aware of the special strengths and challenges of an autistic person, we can also learn!

When we model kindness and caring to individuals who may have sensory or social interactions that may be unexpected, everyone benefits!

A GREAT way to LEARN is by reading! As we read--especially a story written by someone who can relay first hand what an autistic person experiences--the impact can be tremendous.

As part of Autism Awareness Month, Integrated Behavior Services would like to give away a copy of the book, "The Reason I Jump" written by Naoki Higashida, a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism. This book is a one-of-a-kind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine.

To win:

(1) "Like" this post
(2) "Share" the post on your page. (Please set your "share" privacy to "public" so that we can see that you shared it!)
(3) "Like" and follow our FB page!

A winner will be announced at the end of the month!

04/09/2026

Learning doesn’t only happen in a classroom—it happens everywhere.

One of the strengths of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is helping children practice new skills during everyday activities like playtime, snack time, or getting dressed.

By using natural routines, therapists help children apply what they learn to real-life situations. This helps skills become part of the child’s daily life, not just something practiced during therapy.

Over time, these everyday learning moments help children build independence, confidence, and the ability to participate more fully at home, school, and in their community.