What is EIDBI?
EIDBI services offer medically necessary treatment to people under 21 years of age on Medical Assistance (MA) with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a related condition. EIDBI provides a range of individualized interventions that target the functional skills and core deficits of ASD and related conditions, to promote optimal independence and participation in family, school and community life.
EIDBI Goals
The person-centered, individualized plan of care for a person who meets medical necessity for the EIDBI benefit. The ITP incorporates the person’s and family’s information from the CMDBE
EIDBI Services
We provide center-based, in-home, and community services. We provide Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI). We target improving functions in this domain. We target the function of these domains by using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that will provide by a behavioral therapist that is well trained and culturally competent.
• Functional communication (receptive and expressive)
• Social or interpersonal interaction skills
• Interfering or complex behaviors
• Self-regulation
• Cognitive functioning
• Learning and playing skills
• Safety skills
• Self-care skills.