What is Early Intensive ABA?

EIBI involves 20–40 hours per week of individualized, structured therapy focused on improving core deficits in communication, behavior, and social skills. Typically started before age five, the intensity and consistency of this model are key drivers of success.

1. Proven Developmental Gains

A landmark 1987 study by Dr. Ivar Lovaas demonstrated that 47% of children who received intensive ABA therapy before age four achieved “normal educational and intellectual functioning” by age seven—compared to just 2% in the control group.

Recent studies further confirm:

• Improved language acquisition

• Reduction in problem behaviors

• Increased ability to mainstream in schools

• Enhanced IQ and adaptive functioning

2. Improving Quality of Life for Families

EIBI not only helps the child but also improves family dynamics. With proper caregiver training, parents report:

• Less stress due to fewer behavior disruptions

• Better daily routines and self-help skills

• More engagement during play and family time

3. Custom-Tailored for Each Child

No two children are the same. EIBI relies on individualized programs based on the child’s current skill level, learning style, and interests. Continuous data collection ensures that strategies are working and goals are constantly refined.

4. Critically Timed Brain Plasticity

Research shows that a child’s brain is most malleable in the early years—particularly before age five. ABA leverages this critical developmental window to form stronger neural pathways for learning, communication, and socialization.

Conclusion: Invest Early, Grow Stronger

Early Intensive ABA has decades of research supporting its effectiveness. It doesn’t promise a “cure” for autism—but it maximizes each child’s potential, increases independence, and improves lifelong outcomes.