Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) is intensive ABA services frequently used with young children (ages 2-5). Research shows that 40-50% of children with autism receiving ABA interventions at a young age can be successfully transitioned into regular education.
EIBI Services:
Ideal setting is clinic
- After school, ½ day, and full day programs
- Greater opportunities to focus on social and group responding skills
Can also be provided
- In the client’s home
- In the community (in after care programs, daycares, etc)
Services designed to:
- Maximally prepare students for transition to school
- Support school services in teaching students to learn at their potential and be independent in their daily environment
- Teach students the skills they need to be successful in academic, social, community and vocational settings
EIBI teaching strategies are:
- Research proven
- Individualized for each client
- Implemented in fun and motivating ways
EIBI services include:
Comprehensive Initial Assessment
-examples: VBMAPP, social skills evaluations, functional behavior assessments, language and academic assessments
-conducted by board certified and licensed professionals
Individualized Programming
-address student’s individual needs, parent concerns and goals
-support school goals
-boost existing areas of skill strengths
Ongoing Assessment and Evaluation
-data collected during each therapy session
-data based decisions about programming changes and additions
Programming Conducted in a Flexible Learning Environment
-Individual learning areas for distraction free zone or when working on a new skill
-Group instruction and social skills development
-Ability to modify setting, strategies and curriculum to promote success
Ongoing Training for Support staff, Parents, and Caregivers
-Classroom based instruction on autism and teaching children with autism
-Training on managing behavior problems, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Plan Development
-Community and home support and consultation
