Comprehensive Intervention

Comprehensive intervention is the intensive application of behaviour analytic principles for children who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The program is considered “intensive” for several reasons:

the number of hours (25-40 hours per week)
individualized one-to-one instruction, the engagement of the child in learning and
the specialized training and expertise of the therapists implementing the programs

Comprehensive intervention has been demonstrated to have a positive impact on the development of young children with an autism spectrum disorder. While it is difficult to predict at the onset which children will show the most gains, most children derive some benefit from intervention. These gains may include a boost in the child’s overall development, gains in functional independence, and a reduction in problem behaviour. In order to determine an individual child’s progress, ongoing data collection and evaluation as well as regular assessment intervals ensure that the child’s progress is closely monitored.