In addition to the intensive 1:1 intervention which is the core of beginning and intermediate stages of intervention, other elements comprise a complete program.

BEGINNING STAGES OF TREATMENT

Diagnostic therapy work performed by the Clinical Team is the first phase of intervention.

Therapeutic PATHWAYS' orientation involves two days of workshops and 3-5 days of intensively-supervised sessions at the start of intervention.

INTERMEDIATE STAGES OF TREATMENT

Deficits in peer relationships and adaptive functioning receive more focus. Parents are especially needed to help identify prospective peers and facilitate their child's progress in this area.

School Placement in a General Education Environment is an element of many children's intensive treatment programs after the first year. These placements are made after considering multiple factors including the progress made in language acquisition, evidence of incidental learning, etc.

ADVANCED STAGES OF TREATMENT

During this phase, the child's program hours are typically reduced. The focus may be on more advanced language skills and learning the intricacies of friendship and peer networks. Monitoring, consultation, and follow-up services begin to replace 1:1 intervention.