How Can Autism be Treated?
- Many different factors can contribute to the developmental problems experienced by children with autism. Therefore, there are many different approaches that may be helpful
- Currently there is no one treatment that has been accepted by everyone as "the one and only" approach to use
- Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) is an intervention that has been found to be helpful to some children with autism in
- IBI is based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
- IT focuses on teaching children the skills they need to develop independence, and to participate more fully in school and the community
- By definition, IBI is intensive, often beginning with very structured, individualized, one-on-one instruction
- It is important to remember that all children are different. What works well for one child may not work as well for another
- Children change. What helps at one point in time may not be as effective at another time
- An advantage of IBI is that it includes frequent, direct measurement of the child's performance, so that changes in a child's learning or behaviour can be more readily identified
For more information on "What is IBI?" press here.
ErinoakKids – Centre for Treatment and Development in Mississauga is the lead agency directly responsible to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services regarding all aspects of the Central West Autism Intervention Services. KidsAbility is the AIS service provider for Guelph-Wellington and Waterloo Region.
Who Should I Contact?
For eligibility criteria and to access services please contact:
ErnoakKids
Client Services Intake Centre:
Autism Intervention Services (A.I.S.)
905-855-3557 then press '1'
1-877-ERINOAK (1-877-374-6625)
f: 905-855-9451
The Centre is open for your calls Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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