Syringa Family Partnership - Services
Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) is a research based therapy that focuses on increasing positive behaviors through the use of reinforcement. One particular form of IBI is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA utilizes a specific approach known as discrete trial training. This therapy has been found to be extremely successful for developing socialization skills in young children with autism and related disorders.
Idaho defines IBI as “individualized and comprehensive interventions used on a short term, one-to-one basis that have been shown to be effective and produce measurable outcomes....”: (IDAPA 16.04.11)
Some of the accepted interventions that we provide are:
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Floor Time
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Picture Exchange System
- Relationship Development Intervention
When a child qualifies for IBI Therapy (click here for FAQ), a team of professionals will conduct a 40 hour assessment that includes observations, interviews and assessments. Once IBI Therapy begins, your child will have team of consistent professionals providing up to 22 hours of one-on-one therapy per week. Your child may qualify for up to 36 months of IBI. Constant communication with families regarding progress, consistency and technique are imperative. IBI Consultation and Collateral Contact are available with IBI Therapy.
Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) focuses on increasing positive behaviors through the use of reinforcement, and replacing “maladaptive” behaviors with behavior that is more efficient and effective. A child with a developmental disability, who has self-injurious, aggressive, or severely maladaptive behaviors, and deficits in communication, social interaction, and/or leisure and play skills, may qualify for IBI services.
Staff providing this service are rigorously trained, must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in social work, education, psychology or related field; must have over 1000 supervised hours and one year minimum working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and must pass a state competency exam as well as complete a 6 month student project in order to be certified.
IBI can look like this:
- Learning social skills
- Replacing maladaptive behaviors with more positive replacement behaviors
- Community safety skills
- Answering questions
- Playing with peers
- Asking for help
- Attending community events
- Greeting people
- Acquiring motor skills (gross, fine and oral)
- Sharing with others
- Dressing and other self help skills
- Learning names of objects in the natural environment
- Following directions
- Using a picture schedule
- Following typical routines
- Communicating desires and needs
- Completing a task before moving to the next
This service can look exactly like developmental therapy. There are two main differences; the qualifications of the staff that deliver the service, and eligibility requirements that determine who can receive the service. Therefore, we usually recommend you choose this service if your child meets eligibility.
The department of Health and Welfare has prepared an information packet regarding IBI. You can view this online at: http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/DevelopmentalDisabilities/DDA%20IBI%20Parent%20Guide%20(2-09).pdf
Developmental Therapy consists of a variety of learning opportunities with the purpose of teaching skills not gained at the normal developmental stages in the life of a person with a disability. We design programs in partnership with you to meet the unique needs of the individual.
The formal definition by the Department of Health and Welfare defines developmental therapy as, “the assessment, treatment and instruction of individuals in the acquisition of activities of daily living skills that an individual has not gained at the normal developmental stages in his or her life, or is not likely to develop without training or therapy beyond age appropriate learning situations.” Simply put, developmental therapy consists of teaching living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
The term “developmental disability” is a term defined by Idaho Code follows:
- “A chronic disability of a person which appears before the age of twenty-two years of age and:
b. results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity (which we can determine through assessments);
- self care,
receptive and expressive language,
learning,
mobility,
self direction,
capacity for independent living,
economic self sufficiency.”
Team:
We employ state certified IBI Professionals and Developmental Specialists, as well as highly qualified Developmental Therapists. We offer excellent education and ongoing training opportunities for employees.
Contact us:
Phone: 208-635-5907
Email: colleen@syringafp.com
Fax: 208-635-5908
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 844
Hayden, ID 83835
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Kootenai County (Cd'A, Post Falls, Rathdrum)
Silver Valley (Kellogg to Mullan)
Bonners Ferry
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