Self Determination Program · SDP code 310
Behavioral Respite.
Through California's Self Determination Program, a support professional prepared to follow the strategies the participant's team already uses spends time with the participant at home, so the family gets a planned break.
One afternoon. Two sides.
Respite with preparation. The same routine, the same strategies, someone who already knows them.
A calm, predictable afternoon.
Time with someone consistent who knows their routines, respects their sensory needs, and gives notice before each change.
A break you can trust.
Step away knowing the person at home follows the same strategies you use every day.
What it can include.
Following the strategies the team already uses
Predictable transitions with advance notice
Visual schedules and familiar routines
A sensory aware environment
Preferred activities and calming spaces
The communication supports they already use
Medication reminders, per the plan
Clear session notes for the family
What we hear.
“We need someone who will follow the plan we already use.”
“Changes in staff are hard for our family member.”
“Not everyone understands their needs. We want a break without worry.”
Clear for the whole team.
You choose.
You help choose your support professional and meet them before the first session. Your routines, preferences, and ways of calming guide every visit.
Your strategies, followed.
Before starting, bttr. learns from you what works at home. You know who is coming and when, receive regular session notes, and have one point of contact.
SDP code 310.
Add Behavioral Respite to the spending plan under code 310. bttr. can meet with the team to align hours and strategies with the person centered plan.
Across California.
bttr. serves SDP participants at every regional center in California, works alongside the participant's team, and follows incident reporting requirements.
Only what is approved.
bttr. bills through the participant's FMS and only what is approved, with session documentation available.
Behavioral Respite is a respite service, not therapy, ABA, or clinical treatment. The Independent Facilitator and regional center confirm the final code for each service.
Questions, answered.
What is Behavioral Respite under SDP code 310?
Behavioral Respite is provided under SDP service code 310, Respite (Individual and Agency), In Home, in the Living Arrangement category of California's Self Determination Program. It is respite with support professionals prepared to follow the strategies the participant's team already uses.
Is it therapy or ABA?
No. Behavioral Respite is a respite service, not therapy, ABA, or clinical treatment. Support professionals follow the strategies already in place and do not write or change behavior plans.
Can it be paid for through the Self Determination Program?
Yes. When Behavioral Respite is part of the spending plan, bttr. bills through the participant's FMS, and only what is approved.
How does bttr. learn the participant's strategies?
Before the first session, bttr. meets with the participant and family, and with the team's providers when the family chooses, to learn routines, preferences, triggers, calming strategies, and communication supports. Those strategies are shared with the assigned support professional.
Who provides the respite?
A consistent support professional chosen with the participant, not for them, prepared on the participant's strategies, and introduced before the first session.
Which regional centers does bttr. work with?
bttr. serves Self Determination Program participants at every regional center in California.
How is it different from In Home Respite?
Both sit under SDP code 310. Behavioral Respite adds preparation on the team's existing strategies, predictable transitions, sensory awareness, and extra attention to consistent staffing.
What if something difficult happens during a session?
The support professional follows the strategies the team has shared, keeps the family informed, and documents what happened in the session notes. bttr. follows regional center incident reporting requirements when they apply.
Can it be combined with other services?
Yes. Many plans combine services such as In Home Respite, Personal Attendant Services, or Independent Living Skills. bttr. delivers them as one team, with one plan and one point of contact.
How do we start?
Email team@bttrliving.com to schedule a free consultation. Include the participant's name, regional center, and the support you are looking for.
Related services.
Many plans combine services. bttr. delivers them as one team.
In Home Respite
A trusted support professional at home, for a planned break.
Learn more › SDP code 320Personal Attendant Services
Hands on support with daily routines for adults who live with family.
Learn more › SDP code 320Independent Living Skills
Everyday skills learned on real tasks, at home and in the community.
Learn more ›Start with a free consultation.
Email us with the participant's name, regional center, and the support you are looking for.
team@bttrliving.com(510) 709 5809 · 7 days, 9am to 9pm