EIBI is based on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and focuses on remediation of learning readiness skills, communication, imitation, visual spatial skills, pre-academics, self-help and social interaction skills (Eldevik et al., 2009).

The skill deficits are identified through a comprehensive assessment process and then taught on a one-to-one basis at home or schools using discrete trial in combination with incidental teaching.

Social skills are critical in participation in the community, building and maintaining friendships, support high quality of life and reduce risk of feeling lonely and developing depression in adolescents and adulthood. According to Segrin (2000), poor social skills lead to low rates of positive reinforcement from the social environment, which in turn leads to feelings of loneliness and depression.

Social skills are set of behaviors that allows the individual to interact with other people in a way that is both socially appropriate and effective in meeting the individual’s needs.

Parental participation is considered an essential component to gain most from EIBI interventions. Parent participation is critical to support generalization and maintenance of the skills taught during one to one sessions. We provide the parents individualized support to systematically incorporate them into their child’s learning environment and help them become active participant in child’s learning. At Atlas Behavior Services, parents are considered integral part of client’s treatment team and parent input and communication of changing needs are always encouraged.