Experience Change with Behavior Interventionists of Puget Sound
Behavior Interventionists of Puget Sound (BIPS) provides Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other behavioral needs. BIPS has a small group of trained staff that will work closely with you, your child, and your family to provide ongoing support and individualized care plans that are tailored to meet the needs of your child in your home, community, and school.
What To Expect At Your Visit
BIPS uses play-based therapy methods to engage with your child and provide behavioral support. Using both Naturalistic methods and Discrete Trial instructions, sessions are designed to fascinate and challenge your child. Our team strives to understand and predict the most motivating and exciting ways to engage with clients.
Services We Provide
Behavioral therapy is a useful aid in the lives of children and families impacted by special needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Behavior Interventionists of Puget Sound provides ongoing therapy that will open the doors to new and exciting experiences, helping your child become the most successful versions of themselves.
We will assess your child to identify then prioritize targeted behavior and recommend interventions
We provide direct client intervention (1:1) and parent consultation
Ongoing supervision is provided by the Clinical Director
We utilize evidence-based interventions
Our mission is to utilize evidence-based intervention using ABA principles designed to improve the quality of life of clients. Treatment is catered for each individual to ensure we assist in joining the current progress with that of a typical trajectory. We have created a process of procedures that are designed to care for our clients and their family.
We encourage the client’s family members and other caregivers to become proficient in utilizing behavioral techniques. We minimize deficits by increasing skill acquisition and provided opportunities for replacement behaviors. Our goal is to remove excess challenging behaviors that inhibit optimal development which optimizes your child’s performance to allow for a more meaningful social interactions in regular daily settings. Together we can improve the quality of life and help your family thrive.
Insurance Accepted
Coverage You Can Count On
Regence
First Choice Health
Managed Health Network (MHN)
Get to Know Me
Michael “Mikey” Hayes has completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the San Francisco State University. Additionally, Mikey received his Master’s in Developmental Psychology at the San Francisco State University, and completed his BCBA courses at The Chicago School of Psychology. Mikey has worked with children of all abilities for the past ten years, specifically working with children with autism and other developmental disorders with behavioral challenges. Mikey has worked as a home-based behavioral therapist, overseen home-based programs, designed training protocols for ABA therapists and supervisors, and consulted with families and schools. His interests include functional communication and improving parent programming. For fun, Mikey enjoys gymnastics, learning languages, and traveling.
Team
Who We Are
Mia Hundtoft
Certified Behavioral Technician
Mia has been working with BIPS since August of 2019 and is currently taking classes towards her Bachelors in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Outside of work, Mia loves baking, crafting, and rock climbing.
Contact Me
Michael "Mikey" Hayes, MA, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director
Behavior Interventionists of Puget Sound (BIPS)
6100 219th Street SW, Suite 480 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98243-2222
(425) 524-2723
