Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
Download a copy of this document
The Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) team provides community-based, long-term services for children with autism spectrum disorder by helping relevant adults teach them new skills and minimize or eliminate their negative behavior.
Ideal Candidates for EIBI Services
- Children between the ages of 18 months and 8 years old
- Children who have diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other neurodevelopmental disorder
- Children who have significant delays or concerns in three of the following areas: speech, communication, receptive language, social skills, emotional regulation, behavior, adaptive skills, play skills
Typical services provided
- Broad Skills-Based Assessment
Natural environment observations, structured skills assessments, simple behavior assessments for minor negative behavior and reports that include individualized recommendations, treatment plans and yearly objectives. - Initial Training
Three-day trainings to familiarize parents, caregivers, teachers, and specialists with the childŐs intervention plan and strategies. - Ongoing Follow-Up
4-6 hours per month of ongoing training, data analysis, and consultation to monitor and adjust intervention efforts.
Key Strategies Used Within EIBI Programs
- Applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support
- Discrete trial teaching, milieu language instruction, incidental teaching
- Peer modeling, video modeling, social stories
- Alternative communication including PECS and sign language
- Natural environment shadowing and semi-structured play dates
For additional information please contact the Thompson Center at (573) 882-6081.
