EARLY INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and follows these processes:

• Assessment of each child's current skills and needs

• Skill development is encouraged through positive reinforcement
• Strategies and teaching methods are determined by the characteristics and needs of each child
• Regular observation, measurement and monitoring to update the interventions as required
• Parents are trained to apply the intervention at home
• Supervision by fully qualified professionals with extensive experience in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

As with other behavioral interventions, EIBI is most effective when used intensively. A typical intervention will run for a minimum of 30 hours per week, and last for two to three years before the child turns six.

What does the research say?

The most comprehensive study to date found that 47% of the children receiving EIBI were able to successfully enter regular schools. Roughly 40% displayed substantial improvements but did need ongoing support. Around 10% had little improvement and needed ongoing intensive intervention (Lovaas, 1987; McEachin, Smith, & Lovaas 1993).

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