Coleen Sparkman – The Nuts and Bolts of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

The Nuts and Bolts of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Abstract: It is well researched and documented that Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention is “best practice” and “evidence based”. What is less commonly understood is the specific “how
to” so that young children with ASD have the best shot at achieving accelerated gains. This talk will review what an intensive program for young children with autism includes. Understanding
the importance of developmental norms, early behavioral cusp skills and balanced yet ambitious programming is the goal.