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Comprehensive Services
Supporting autistic children and their families often requires a multidisciplinary approach. Individualized services can play a crucial role in ensuring holistic support for both the child and their caregivers.
Birth-to-three: Birth-to-three services, also referred to as Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) in Washington State, provide early intervention support for children under age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities, emphasizing natural environments like the home or community setting.
Learn More about Comprehensive Services:
- Birth-to-three: Part C services, also referred to as Early Support for Infants and Toddlers, provide early intervention support for children under age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities, emphasizing natural environments like the home or community settings.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): ABA therapy uses evidence-based strategies to teach new skills, promote positive behaviors, and support individualized developmental goals.
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): Speech therapy helps children develop communication skills, including understanding and expressing language and using alternative communication methods when needed.
- Occupational Therapy: OT focuses on building daily living, motor, and sensory integration skills to promote independence and participation in everyday activities.
- Family Support Services: Family support services support helps families meet needs such as housing, nutrition, childcare, and financial assistance.
Helpful Resources:
- ESIT Statewide Directory : Birth-to-three services statewide directory.
- Family OTAI Cultural Values and Beliefs
- Provider Fit Workbook
- Questions for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Providers