Lizard Centre acknowledges that no one autism behaviour intervention will meet the needs of all children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our ASD and behavioural interventions are tailored to your child’s individual needs.

Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention

AUTISM BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTION: THE BEST APPROACH TO TREATMENT

Early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) is an evidence-based, comprehensive ASD and behavioural intervention based on the principles of ABA. Autism Early Intervention has been shown to be associated with the most dramatic improvements in prognosis for children with ASD. It is endorsed by the Australian government:

 Autism Research Report
Disability & Carers Executive Summary Review

The goal of autism behaviour intervention is to change a child’s learning trajectory so that the child’s rate of learning approaches that of a typically developing peer. EIBI is characterised by the following:

Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention

The goal of EIBI is to change a child’s learning trajectory so that the child’s rate of learning approaches that of a typically developing peer. EIBI is characterised by the following:

EARLY

Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention begins as soon as a diagnosis is confirmed. EIBI may produce the greatest gains when intervention is started before age 2.

INTENSIVE

It is recommended that for optimal results, EIBI should be delivered to a child for no less than 20 hours a week, with some studies recommending 30-40 hours per week. Despite this, Lizard are flexible to the needs of families and can offer support at whatever level of intensity is required.

BEHAVIOURAL

ASD and behavioural intervention is focused on the objective identification of skill deficits and behavioural excesses, and the use of teaching tactics derived from ABA to build functional skills

Why is ASD and Behaviour Intervention important for Autism and other Developmental Delays?

We emphasise the importance of individualised planning and assessment to achieve best practice in providing early intervention supports. Each Early and Intensive Behavioural Intervention program is tailored to your child’s individual needs in order to promote:

  • Development
  • Wellbeing
  • independent living skills&
  • Community Participation
  • Quality of Life

Lizard encourages parents, guardians, and families to work with us to enhance your knowledge of the skills and supports needed for your child.
We offer high quality ASD and behavioural interventions which are supervised by our professional and experienced staff.
Our team of enthusiastic, fun, and loving autism behaviour intervention therapists (Meet them here) will deliver early and intensive behavioural intervention programs in your home or your child’s learning environment.

Initial Assessment for Autism Behaviour Intervention and other Developmental Delays:

Before commencing the Early and Intensive Behavioural Intervention program, your child will complete a comprehensive developmental assessment. This enables our expert clinicians to get to know your child better and to build a high-quality tailored program. We select from a range of the latest evidence-based, developmental, and functional assessment and curricula to develop individualised goals and intervention plan for your child.
It includes:

  • 2-hour initial clinic with your Behaviour Support Specialist and/or Assistant Behaviour Support Specialist Program Supervisor
  • 12 sessions in our centre with a Registered or Experienced Behaviour Therapist
  • A comprehensive development/functional behaviour assessment & report
  • An individualised set of goals and teaching protocols
  • It is also recommended that parents attend our in-house ABA training to get the best start and gain skills on the science that will be implemented with your child.

Contact us for more information

Find out how behaviours of concern can be addressed to give your child a better chance to learn. Get our Parent Info Pack and a free phone consultation to find out the range of options available for your child’s unique situation.

Call us on 1300 752 617

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