Early Behavioral Intervention Services
- Getting started
- Autism Diagnostic Entry Clinic
- Autism Medical Clinic
- Behavioral and Educational Services
- Child Development Clinics
- Child Neuropsychology Clinic
- Early Behavioral Intervention Services
- Plan for Developmental Intervention Services
- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention Services
- Family Resource Service
- Individual and Family Therapy Clinic
- Occupational Therapy Clinic
- Social Competence Intervention
- Speech and Language Clinic
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The early behavioral intervention services offered by the Thompson Center focus on the developmental needs of young children with an emphasis on broad-based developmental and behavioral assessment, intervention planning, training, and follow-up. Services are continually expanding to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals and families we serve.
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 child's 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.
