Naturalistic Intervention NI as an evidence-based practice

Naturalistic intervention (NI) integrates the principles
of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) into the natural environment, or into a learner’s everyday routines and activities so that the acquired skills may be more easily generalized.

✓  What is Naturalistic Intervention (NI)

• It's an evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder from 0-11 years old that can be implemented in multiple settings.
• It focuses on integrating into already occurring routines and activities with naturally occurring reinforcers.

✓  Why Use?

• NI may increase the hours of intervention as NI are implemented during naturally occurring routines and activities.
• NI can be used to improve learner behaviour and social communication skills. 

✓ Outcomes

• The evidence-base for NI supports the use of this practice to address: Social, Communication, Joint Attention, School Readiness, Play, Academic, Behaviour

Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary and post-primary school who work with children and adults with special educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children and adults with ASD and related conditions.

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