Clarity offers intensive early intervention service for children birth to five. We focus on communication and verbal behavior, learning readiness, and reduction of problem behaviors. Social attending and play skills are also core components of the program. We offer families a cohesive system of in-home education and behavior management to maximize basic learner skills and facilitate progress.
This service is quite valuable for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, as early intervention offers the most effective tools for long-term growth and independence. Areas of treatment include:
Staffing of home programs is flexible. Although we have experienced staff people who may be available in your area, we will also work with an existing or current team to increase skills and teaching ability. Consultation and intervention are not meant to be long-term events. Our involvement is typically 2-3 years and we remain focused on our goal of fading out our intensive support as children are prepared for school. Parents and teachers will be supported and empowered to take over teaching on a daily basis.
Consultation services are designed in 8 Phases that may include:
1. Goal Setting and Clarification of Roles
• Information provided to parents about what to expect
• Identification of family desires for their child
• Planning process
• Outline parent involvement requirements
• Assist families in finding local support
2. Assessment
• Functional Behavior Assessment/Analysis
• Student Profile
• ABLLS
• Carolina Curriculum or HELP Strands
• Reinforcer inventory
3. Development of Behavior Strategies and Educational Materials
• FBA Report or Behavior Plan
• Teaming to review findings
• Write goals and identify targets
• Create Books, data systems, and materials
• Organize teaching environments
4. Parent and Team Training
• Identify team members
• Find team members as needed
• Scheduling
• Outline responsibilities
• Workshop to teach implementation and interventions
• Support team collaboration
5. Implementation
• Begin teaching with student
• Maintain data
• Evaluate data and make effective teaching decisions
• Adapt strategies as needed
• Weekly teaming and supervision
6. Ongoing Monitoring
• Develop Team Evaluation Systems
• Weekly parent training
• Create training materials or videos
• Track staff behavior and parent involvement
7. Fade
• Thinning of consultation schedule
• Review family goals and assess outcomes
• Transition program to family or school settings
• Periodic issue-specific support
• Email, phone, or video review
8. Closure
• Family receives file including reports, data, training materials, and strategies as appropriate
For additional information on free access to early intervention services in Bucks, Montgomery , Chester , and Delaware Counties of Pennsylvania , click here.
