Autism: Under 6
Autism Program for Children Under 6 Years Old
Cornerstones of Early Intervention
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Supports and services for the child and family are individualized
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Curriculum for the child is specialized with key goal areas that address ASD
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Provision of systematic instruction
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Creation of highly supportive and/or structured teaching environments
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Functional approach to problem behaviours
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Family involvement
Behaviour consultants at CBI are trained and have completed the advanced ESDM training. The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is one of the evidence-based curriculums that CBI has adopted for early intervention. The Early Start Denver Model is a developmentally referenced curriculum designed specifically for intensive delivery of early intervention for children with autism.
Assessment & Recommendations
6 – 8 Weeks (1st Contract)
- Target needs and strategies
- Identify key trainer who will train new team members
- Coordinate support team
- Determine team roles and responsibilities
- Conduct assessment via interviews, direct observation, and interaction with child & team members
- Write Plan of Intervention report and present recommendations
Development & Implementation
Average 12-18 months (2nd Contract)
- Teach team to do strategies (model, write-ups, online training, feedback)
- Support team to develop, implement, and adapt strategies in the plan
- Teach team to analyze patterns of behaviour to problem solve
- Compile training materials into manual
Monitoring
As required
- Monitor strategies
- Support team to develop self-monitoring tools
- Continue to support team to problem solve, adapt strategies in the plan and to evaluate effectiveness of strategies
More Information
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