Recognising the profound influence of relationships between children and adults on infant-toddler learning, ESDM therapy integrates sensitive and responsive strategies into everyday learning opportunities facilitated by parents, family members, and others. This approach combines developmental, play-based, and relationship-based methodologies with principles of applied behaviour analysis. The result is an integrated, individualised, and manualised naturalistic, developmental-behavioural intervention (NDBI). This allows for nuanced adjustments in teaching methods, tailored to an individual child's learning profile, ensuring maximum progress on learning objectives through a stepwise adaptation process.
Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Principles
Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) is a highly effective approach grounded in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). It is designed to support young children with autism by focusing on building essential skills in communication, social interaction, and adaptive behaviours. EIBI utilises ABA techniques, which are evidence-based methods that involve breaking down complex behaviours into smaller, manageable tasks. These tasks are taught systematically using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviours. The goal of EIBI is to provide intensive, structured interventions during the early developmental years, maximising the child's potential for growth and learning.
At Solongo Early Intervention, our certified ESDM therapists incorporate EIBI and ABA principles to create personalised, play-based therapy plans that address each child's unique needs, ensuring they develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.