Ashton, a young client in the Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) program at Els for Autism®, has made meaningful progress through individualized, one-on-one support.
When Ashton first joined the program, he did not look to others for connection or enjoyment. He would approach adults mainly to get what he wanted and showed little interest in interacting with other children.
Today, Ashton seeks connection with both peers and adults, shares joyful smiles, and shows strong joint attention skills. These changes show how much he is growing in communication and social skills.
The EIBI program gives young children with autism individualized support to help them learn communication, social skills, play, and daily living skills. The program uses proven strategies from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and measures progress carefully. Small class sizes and guidance for parents help children succeed long term.
Marissa Blankstein, Senior Manager of Behavior Services, said: “Ashton’s progress shows what is possible when early intervention is paired with consistent, personalized support. Seeing him go from limited engagement to enjoying time with others has been amazing for his family and our team.”
Ashton’s story shows the difference early support can make. Your donation helps provide individualized programs and resources so children with autism can connect, communicate, and reach their full potential. Give today to help more children like Ashton grow and thrive.
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*Disclaimer: The client’s name has been changed to protect their identity.*
