Interventions Unlimited offers individualized and group programs providing specialized instruction to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other developmental disabilities. Programs include training in language, play, social, and beginning learner skills. Interventions are based on scientific research in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. We use a variety of proven strategies, including prompting, prompt fading, discrete-trial teaching, incidental teaching, errorless learning, role playing, peer prompting, video modeling, and self-monitoring.

All training programs are conducted by Certified Behavior Analysts (CBA's), Certified Associate Behavior Analysts (CABA's) or behavior therapists under the supervision of CBA's and CABA's.

Social Skills Program

Peer relationships and the ability to relate to others are critical for the emotional development of children. Acquiring these skills is often a challenging task for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Our social skills training program is designed for children with ASD or other developmental disabilities. The goal is to teach social interaction skills in a fun and engaging way.

A behavior analyst will conduct an assessment of the child’s social interaction skills and then meet with the parent(s) to develop the child’s personal social skills goals. This program is for children of all skill levels. Social skills training can take several forms. Some children may benefit from individualized instruction while others may benefit from a small social skills group. The groups are activity based so that the children have opportunities to practice their target skills while engaging in the activities. Social skills groups are one hour sessions and meet once a week. Homework may be assigned between sessions.

Regular peers will be incorporated into the social skills program. Parents are encouraged to bring siblings or friends of their child to participate in the training. Peers will be taught specific skills to enhance their social interactions with children with disabilities.

The following are a few examples of the many social skills targeted for intervention:

  • Making eye contact
  • Exchanging greetings
  • Using appropriate body language
  • Initiating interactions such as play, conversation, etc.
  • Responding to interactions from others
  • Engaging in activities with others
  • Taking turns
  • Understanding other people’s body language such as facial expressions
  • Understanding emotions and expressing emotions
  • Giving compliments

Play Skills Program

Children are more likely to be excluded from peer play if they lack appropriate play skills. Our program is designed to teach those skills to children with ASD or other developmental disabilities. Children practice language and social skills during play activities.

The goal of this program is to teach play skills in a systematic and structured way to give children the tools to play independently and with peers. Training can be conducted in individual sessions, with one other peer or in small play groups. Group sessions last one hour and meet once a week.

The following are some examples of the play skills targeted for intervention:

  • Independent toy play (legos, blocks, trains set, dolls, figurines, games, etc.)
  • Pretend play (dress up, play doctor, play school, etc.)
  • Peer play (social games, music and song games, turn-taking games, board games, etc.)

Regular peers will be incorporated into the play skills program. Parents are encouraged to bring siblings or friends of their child to participate in the sessions. Peers will be taught specific skills to enhance their play interactions with children with disabilities.

We are currently accepting applications for social and play skills groups. For more information, please call our office. You are welcome to call to schedule a free visit of our clinic so we can answer any questions you have.

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