Sleep Services

Every child is unique in their personality, likes, and needs. At Graham Behavior Services, we have services to meet all the needs your child may have. From early intervention to advocacy to in-home ABA therapy, our team is ready to give you the personalized, quality care you’re looking for.

You and your child can have a good night’s sleep! It’s not only possible, it’s something that Graham Behavior Services can help you achieve.

Is your child having trouble sleeping? Are you frustrated with how long it takes your child to fall asleep, or how often they wake up at night? Many people believe that children should instinctively know how to sleep well, or that they will grow out of sleep problems. The truth is that sleep is a skill, and just like brushing teeth, getting dressed, or tying your shoe, it needs to be taught! Graham Behavior Services offers many options to help you and your child get a good night’s sleep. We have the ability to work with multiple ages – from infancy to adulthood – helping with bedtime routines, reducing nighttime wakings, and getting a quality, restful sleep throughout the night. There are multiple levels of sleep services you can choose from to begin this journey with us.

COMING SOON:
4-Week Adult Sleep Webinar & Consultation Series

Embracing the Functional Approach to Sleeping Problems

Due to popular demand, we’re bringing the webinar back! This 4-week sleep webinar is designed to help adults achieve a better night’s sleep by addressing common sleep problems and building healthy sleeping habits. This interactive series is administered virtually once a week for a period of four weeks in small group sessions run by sleep specialist, Jilian DeTiberiis.

Consultative Model

Graham Behavior Services offers a full consultative model with a sleep expert who will meet with you in your home to complete a sleep assessment, and write a customized sleep plan for you and your family. This model would include visits to the home, along with video conferences to make sure progress is being made.

The consultative model includes an initial meeting and observation, a comprehensive treatment plan, training on implementing the plan, follow up meetings, and check-ins after mastery of sleeping skills.

Initial meeting/observation

The consultative model will start with an initial meeting with the family, along with an observation of the typical sleep routine and interactions with your child. At this initial meeting, your sleep specialist will complete a full assessment using the Sleep Assessment and Treatment Tool (SATT), created by Dr. Gregory Hanley. This assessment helps to determine which areas may be improved upon to get a successful night’s sleep for all. From this assessment, goals will be determined with the supervisor and family. These goals can change over time and if new goals arise, they can be additionally addressed.

Follow-up meeting to discuss treatment plan and provide training

A comprehensive step-by-step treatment plan for changing your child’s behavior to create a more positive sleeping experience will be created based on the assessment and the goals determined. This treatment plan will be shared with the family for review. The sleep specialist and family will discuss the plan and the specialist will provide training on the steps.

Weekly meetings as the program progresses

Following the initial training and development of the treatment plan, weekly meetings will take place with your sleep specialist to be sure the plan is met with success and to advance to the next steps as skills are mastered. These meetings will be held at a minimum of weekly but may take place more often as needed. These can be a combination of in-person meetings and phone or video calls. The family can also reach out to the sleep specialist for any issues that arise that are unplanned or any questions that come up.

Bi-monthly phone or video calls for 2 months after skill mastery and sleep success to maintain progress

After successful completion of the treatment plan and success in meeting sleeping goals, the family will have access to as many phone or video calls as needed to maintain progress. Bi-monthly check-ins will be scheduled for at least 2 months following mastery but can be scheduled for longer or more often if needed, to ensure there is no skill regression.

Jilian DeTiberiis, M.A., BCBA

Clinical Director

Meet Your Sleep Specialist

Jilian DeTiberiis is the clinical director at Graham Behavior Services. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2013. Jilian has worked in public and private schools, as well as private companies, providing ABA services in clinics and at home. She has worked in the area of sleeping skills for over 6 years, has received specialized training in this area from FTF Consulting, and is a Certified Sleep Science Coach. Jilian has presented on the topic of sleep twice at Autism NJ and once at NJABA.

Sleep Resources

If you’re not sure whether you’re ready to commit to a sleep program, GBS frequently shares blogs about sleep practices. Topics range from sleeping difficulties during quarantine to common myths you hear when talking about baby sleep, among many other areas. These articles offer a wealth of information for guiding you in your sleep journey. It’s a great place to start!

Sleep myths people tell you when you’re having a baby

In this candid and humorous post, debunk common sleep myths surrounding parenthood, offering refreshing perspectives and practical advice for expectant parents navigating the often entertaining and sleep-deprived journey into the world of babyhood.

by Jilian DeTiberiis

Sleep Series Part 3 – When It’s Hard to Stay Asleep

Dive into the third installment of the Sleep Series, delving into practical solutions and insightful strategies for those challenging moments when staying asleep proves elusive, providing valuable guidance to navigate and overcome sleep-related difficulties effectively.

by Jilian DeTiberiis

Sleep Series Part 2 – What to Do When Schedules and Routines Don’t Work

Dive into the second part of the sleep series, exploring practical solutions and insightful strategies for those moments when schedules and routines seem elusive, offering valuable guidance to navigate and overcome sleep-related challenges effectively.

by Jilian DeTiberiis

Sleep Series Part 1 – Setting a Sleep Schedule and Creating Routines

In this helpful guide, discover the importance of setting a sleep schedule and creating routines, offering practical tips and insights to establish healthy habits that contribute to better sleep quality and overall well-being.

by Jilian DeTiberiis

Sleeping Difficulties During Quarantine

Address sleeping difficulties during quarantine with this informative post, providing practical tips and insights to help individuals and families foster better sleep hygiene and manage challenges related to sleep disruptions in the midst of quarantine.

by jdetiberiis

Video Workshops

Graham Behavior Services also offers a complete sleep series of video training which can assist clients of various ages. This sleep series guides parents through research based interventions to treat common sleep problems. This video series comprises 6 separate trainings. These trainings can be purchased individually or as a series.

The 6 video series is useful to watch to identify goals and work through a variety of issues related to sleep. These video training programs are geared towards parents who need some advice, but feel confident they can follow the plan on their own. The full series is recommended for families who are experiencing challenges in multiple areas.