Behavioral Skills & Development
Practical skills. Everyday progress. Individualized support for children, teens, adults, and families working on communication, daily routines, behavior, and independent living.
What it is
Behavioral Skills & Development is structured, one-on-one support for building the everyday skills that make life run more smoothly: communicating needs, handling transitions, following routines, managing big reactions, taking care of yourself, and becoming more independent.
It is not a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Every program starts with an assessment of strengths, challenges, and goals, then sets measurable targets and tracks progress session by session. For children and teens, parents and caregivers learn the strategies alongside them, so what works in the session works at the kitchen table.
Amlea is a Round Rock psychology practice, so this support sits next to psychological testing, and psychotherapy. If testing or therapy would help, the same team can coordinate it.
Who it helps
Families usually reach out when daily life feels harder than it should. Common reasons include:
Meltdowns and big reactions, trouble with transitions, difficulty following directions, limited communication, school and bedtime routines that turn into daily battles, or a developmental difference such as autism or ADHD where practical skills are the next step.
Trouble with organization, time, routines, and follow-through; building independent living skills; managing day-to-day responsibilities; or learning self-regulation strategies that hold up under stress.
You want clear, realistic strategies instead of guessing. Caregiver coaching teaches consistent responses, how to set up routines, and how to reinforce new skills so they stick.
A prior diagnosis is not required. If you are unsure what is behind the difficulty, Start Here points you to the right service, and autism, ADHD, and learning evaluations are available when a clearer answer would help.
How it works
A clinical and caregiver interview, a behavioral and functional skills evaluation, individualized measures, written findings, and a results consultation.
Choose a 6-, 12-, 18-, or 24-week program, with weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions based on the level of support recommended.
Sixty-minute sessions focused on individualized goals, practical strategies, and practice you can use between visits.
Progress is monitored throughout, and you leave with recommendations for continued development.
What you get
The Behavioral and Functional Skills Assessment is a flat $575, or $375 when you enroll in a program, a $200 savings. Programs are priced as flat rates by length and frequency, and 10% down secures your start with flexible payment plans for the balance.
Every program includes individualized goals, scheduled sessions, progress monitoring, and recommendations for continued development.
Common questions
Yes. Every program begins with an individualized assessment to determine appropriate goals, frequency, and duration of care.
Yes. A standalone Behavioral and Functional Skills Assessment is $575. The rate is reduced to $375 when you enroll in a program.
Your recommended program is based on your assessment findings, individual goals, and the level of support needed. You choose from 6, 12, 18, or 24 weeks, with weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions.
Children, adolescents, adults, and caregivers seeking help with behavioral challenges, developmental differences, communication, adaptive functioning, and everyday skills such as routines, transitions, self-care, and independence.
No. A prior diagnosis is not required. If you already have an evaluation, bring it to the assessment. If you do not, our team can talk through whether psychological testing would also help.
In person at our Round Rock office, or virtually by secure telehealth, depending on the goals and what works best for the person and family. We serve families across Williamson, Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties.
Sessions are 60 minutes. For children and teens, caregivers are part of the work: you learn the same strategies so progress carries over to home, school, and the community.
These services are self pay at the posted flat rates. Insurance reimbursement is not guaranteed, so please ask our CareTeam before you begin. See the full fee schedule.
Where we see you
Sessions are offered in person at 2631 Gattis School Rd, Suite 250, Round Rock, TX 78664, or by secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. We serve families in Williamson, Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties, including Hutto, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and Austin.
Visit the Round Rock office page or see the full service area.
Next step
Schedule a Behavioral and Functional Skills Assessment or call 512-417-6504. The CareTeam will explain the process and answer questions about fit, scheduling, and cost.
