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Where do children receive ABA and IBI? |
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The government-funded IBI program, also referred to as the Autism Intervention Program (AIP) is administered by nine “Regional Program” providers. These “Regional Providers” are non-profit children’s mental health agencies.
The government-funded IBI program, also referred to as the Autism Intervention Program (AIP) is administered by nine “Regional Program” providers. These “Regional Providers” are non-profit children’s mental health agencies. They manage waiting lists and allocate government funds to either their own programs (Direct Service Option) or to private providers in the “Direct Funding Option”. Private providers are ABA practitioners in the private sector who are contracted at the discretion of the Regional Programs. Children with autism may spend several years on the waiting list for IBI services. Only children on the moderate to severe end of the spectrum qualify for IBI services. Furthermore, children with autism receiving IBI services can only do so outside of the education environment as IBI instructors are barred from providing such services in the public education system. |
