Adaptive Behavior Support

Skill development in everyday life

We support children as they work toward individual goals in communication, social interaction, emotional understanding and regulation, and everyday living skills. Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) provide positive role modeling and structured opportunities to practice skills, working closely with families.

Practical ways support may help

• Communication. Practice ways to express needs and communicate with others through goals designed for the child.
• Social interaction. Build skills for interacting with other people through supportive guidance and positive role modeling.
• Emotional understanding and regulation. Work on recognizing feelings and practicing coping and self-regulation strategies.
• Daily living routines. Develop independence through individualized goals for everyday activities.
• Family collaboration. Work with families around the child’s goals and the supports needed to practice skills in daily life.

About the Section 28 name

MaineCare’s current Section 28 benefit is called Adaptive Behavior Services for Children. Cross Roads has also used the name Adaptive Behavioral Support (ABS). The state benefit description does not by itself establish an individual’s eligibility or which services are currently available through an agency.

Read Maine DHHS’s Section 28 adoption notice.

Family inquiries

For a child’s support needs, call (207) 487-7056 and ask about Section 28. Describe the skills or routines you want help understanding. The program can explain the current inquiry process, requirements and availability. Please call the office for Section 28 inquiries; Section 28 is not listed in the general referral form.

Interested in BHP work?

Interested in working with children? Learn about working as a Behavioral Health Professional and apply through the current Indeed posting.