Evidence Based Practices

Our Autism Evidence-Based Practice Series focuses on strategies and interventions that are proven through research to effectively support individuals with autism.

Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are approaches backed by scientific studies and rigorous data, ensuring they are both reliable and effective in enhancing the learning, communication, and social development of individuals on the autism spectrum.

By utilizing EBPs, educators and caregivers can implement the best methods to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism, improving outcomes and promoting meaningful progress.

Upcoming Evidence Based Practice Series Professional Development

• Introduction to Naturalistic Interventions and Pivotal Response Training March 25 

Naturalistic intervention (NI) is an Evidence-Based Practice that utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and applies them to the natural environment and in the learner’s everyday routines and activities. This promotes generalization, learner independence and more. Activities are child-directed and the reinforcers utilized are those already available within the learning environment. General principles of NI will be introduced, with a special focus on Pivotal Response Training (PRT), a specific naturalistic intervention protocol, especially effective with younger learners with autism.

Register for this event at EBPInterventionandResponse.eventbrite.com

 

• Prompting and Fading: Teaching Strategies to Promote Independence April 15

This training is designed to equip educators, caregivers, and therapists with effective strategies for fostering independence in learners of all ages. This session will focus on Prompting and Fading, two evidence-based strategies that are foundational to building autonomy and self-confidence in individuals with varying learning needs. In this workshop, we will discuss:

• The different types of prompts (e.g., verbal, visual, physical) and when and how to use them effectively to guide learners toward successful task completion
• How to adapt prompting and fading strategies to accommodate the unique abilities and challenges of each learner, promoting individualized growth
• How to successfully fade prompts to achieve student independence and avoid 'prompt dependency'

Event registration coming soon.