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Implementing early intensive behavioral intervention in community settings.

Joshua B Plavnick¹, M Y Savana Bak¹, Sarah M Avendaño¹

¹Michigan State University Early Learning Institute, USA.

Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice

|May 21, 2020

Summary

Early intensive behavioral intervention for autism spectrum disorder is effective in community settings. This model successfully enrolled and retained children on Medicaid, showing potential for wider community-based autism treatment.

Keywords:

community-based intervention early intensive behavioral intervention

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Pediatric Health
Behavioral Science

Background:

Early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) shows significant benefits for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Existing EIBI models are often based in specialized university or private centers.
Limited research exists on effective community-based delivery of EIBI.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the model of the Michigan State University Early Learning Institute (ELI).
To address challenges in delivering EIBI within community settings.
To serve children with ASD and their families, particularly those covered by Medicaid.

Main Methods:

The ELI model was developed to facilitate community-based EIBI.
Data on enrollment and utilization were collected for Medicaid-enrolled families.
The approach focused on integrating EIBI into broader community settings.

Main Results:

The ELI model demonstrated potential for successful implementation in community settings.
Medicaid-enrolled children showed consistent attendance in treatment sessions.
The findings suggest feasibility for serving underserved populations.

Conclusions:

Community-based EIBI models, like the ELI, are viable.
The ELI model effectively engages and retains children with ASD from Medicaid-eligible families.
This approach offers a promising avenue for expanding access to early intervention services.