EARLY INTERVENTION (EIBI)
It is undeniable that a child has a better chance of leading an independent and fulfilling life the sooner we can recognize areas in need of support. Early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) is a method for assisting kids with autism and other related conditions to overcome behavioral and learning challenges. The value and effectiveness of early intervention is based on proven results and decades of study.
The foundation of early intervention (EIBI) is based on the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles which instructs children in vital abilities such as:
Social skills
Play skills
Language and communication skills
Daily living activities and life skill promoting independence
Cognitive and academic skills
WHAT IS THE EIBI PROCESS?
Like all ABA programs, EIBI is implemented by trained behavior technicians who work under the guidance of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The process of early intervention (EIBI) will look like:
Your BCBA will conduct an assessment of your child’s current skills and analyze their development.
Identification of areas in need of improvement through assessment, interviews and observation.
Your BCBA will develop a personal and individualized plan of treatment with a client-first perspective that will honor the goals of the family and your child’s individual disposition.
Your BCBAs will supervise and oversee the continual therapy of your child that will be administered by our trained behavior technicians.
The child's family collaborates with the BCBA and therapy team. Each skill is facilitated by being divided into smaller, accessible steps. The skills are taught using effective teaching techniques, which also increase the child's motivation to learn. The level of the skills increases as the child advances through therapy. The generalization of skills is heavily emphasized to make sure that the child can employ the abilities they learn in everyday life, across a wide range of scenarios. For kids under the age of five, EIBI is the most effective. More current study contends that the greatest gains in skill development come from beginning EIBI as early as two years old.
EIBI combines structured and unstructured teaching methods. While some skills are better learned in a structured setting with the child seated at a table, other skills are better learned through play and social situations facilitated by the behavior technician. Usually, both are necessary together for an EIBI program to be successful. A clear instruction or cue, assistance with responding, the kid's response, and feedback to the child based on their response are frequently the components of skill teaching using EIBI.
If you have a young child who has been diagnosed with autism and/or other related conditions, and you are in need of behavioral and/or learning support, ABATS is ready to assist you with your early intervention (EIBI) needs. Remember, studies show that the earlier a child receives EIBI support, the better their chances are for long-lasting, and positive outcomes.
Contact us today to learn more and begin your child’s EIBI therapy!