What is an early intervention program?
- Designed For Children from 0-3 years of age
- 30-40 hours per week
- Should be “individualized” to meet each child’s specific needs
- Uses research–based principle to improve desirable behaviours and reduce undesirable behaviours (applied behaviour analysis)
- Highly trained therapists and/or teachers deliver the intervention under the supervision of an experienced professional
- Play-based and uses reinforcement based strategies to improve behaviour
- Involves data collection to track progress
- Design to make learning fun