Ensuring dignity and respect
for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesBehavior Consultation Services and ARF/GH Program Design and Development
Ensuring dignity and respect
for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesBehavior consolation services and ARF/GH Program Design and Development
Behavior Consultation Services in California
With over 20 years of experience, Valley Behavior Consulting offers behavior consultation services that meet title 17 and title 22 regulations for children and adult residential facilities in California.
What Drives Us
Person centered teaching is at the core of our training and consultation services. Our ultimate goal is to increase the quality of life of our clients and their families.
A healthy and meaningful life is the result of a proper balance between rights and responsibilities.
We stress the fundamental right that all individuals with and without disabilities have to live independent and fulfilling lives. This right comes with the responsibility to care for themselves to the greatest of their ability and learn to advocate for themselves.
About Candice Bright, M.A., BCBA
Founder Candice Bright is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, ARF Licensed Administrator, and GH Licensed Administrator.
Education
University of California, Davis: BS Psychology with an emphasis in Biology and Human Development
California State University, Sacramento: MA Behavior Analysis and 'Special' Education
Certifications
In 2006, Candice obtained her Adult Residential Administrator Certificate through the State of California, Department of Social Services, and Community Care Licensing.
In 2009, she obtained her Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst.
In 2015, Candice obtained her Group Home Administrator Certificate through the State of California, Department of Social Services, and Community Care Licensing.
Publications
Bright, C. N., Penrod, B. (2009). An evaluation of the over justification effect across multiple contingency arrangements. Behavioral Interventions, 3, 185-194.
Dickman, S. E., Bright, C. N., Montgomery, D. H., and Miguel, C.F. (2012) the effects of response interruption redirection and differential reinforcement on vocal stereotypy and appropriate vocalizations. Behavioral Interventions, 27(4), 185-192.
Experience
Candice has over 20 years of involvement with special education. She has initially worked in several handicapped classrooms with students ages 18-22 while attending college. She also worked as a respite provider for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the family’s home.
While providing respite services, she became very familiar with a wide variety of diagnoses and medical conditions for persons of all ages.
Candice joined a non-public agency in April 2005 and worked till March 2013. During her stint at the NPA, she got promoted from direct care to the company's Director while working directly with developmentally disabled people ages 0-59 whom the NPA served.
Since June 2005, she has worked closely with various adult residential facilities and behavior management day programs, shouldering various responsibilities.
Invited Speaker
Pre-conference session Choices Institute 2012 & 2013, San Joaquin County.
Community Care Options 2013, 2014, 2019 Regional Conference for GH, ARF, and RCFE.
Family Resource Network, San Joaquin County Parent Training.