EIDBI (Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention) services are therapeutic supports designed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related conditions, as defined by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) under Minnesota Statutes, section 256B.0949.

The focus of EIDBI services is to help each child improve their social communication, adaptive skills, behavior regulation, and functional independence through structured, data-driven programming.

Sessions are typically conducted in calm, safe, and supportive settings designed to minimize distractions and maximize learning. The small number of children ensures that staff can provide intensive, individualized attention while maintaining a low environmental impact on the surrounding area.

• Use individualized treatment plans based on formal assessments.
• Promote development in areas such as communication, social interaction, daily living skills, and emotional regulation.
• Provide ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to guide treatment.
• Be delivered by professionals and technicians who have completed DHS-approved EIDBI training and maintain ongoing supervision and documentation standards.