We are trained and experienced in interventions ranging from setting up and running Early Intervention Programs for special needs infants and children, to systematic desensitization programs that enable children and adults to overcome phobic and traumatic associations.

Early Intervention Programs

The research into working successfully with children who have been diagnosed with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, clearly shows the importance of beginning the work as early as possible.  For example, research shows us that it is much more effective to teach language skills to autistic children in the first five years of their development, rather than waiting until they are of kindergarten age.  The work usually begins in the home setting and utilizes "tutors" and behavior consultants who are specially trained to work with this population. We will use techniques such as Discrete Trial Training to teach language and other skills by breaking these skills down to their smallest component parts, and then teaching them to the child by repetition and by providing immediate positive reinforcement for each correct response.

As the child grows older the tutor may begin accompanying them to preschool, helping them to learn play skills and how to have positive social interactions with their peers.