Organization: Education and Early Childhood Development (Govt of NB)
The New Brunswick Preschool Autism Program allows preschool children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to access an intensive, evidence-based intervention. This intervention, called Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI), is based on the principles of the science of applied behavioural analysis. The Department provides financial assistance for every preschool child with ASD to access up to 20 hours of EIBI per week through an approved autism agency.
To receive services, a child must be:
• a resident of New Brunswick (including First Nations communities);
• diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a physician or psychologist;
• between the ages of 0 and 5 when diagnosed, and not yet entered school.
To enroll in the Preschool Autism Program:
Step 1: The physician or psychologist diagnoses ASD.
Step 2: The physician or psychologist sends a confirmation of the diagnosis to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Step 3: The Department contacts the family to explain the services and, with parental consent, initiates the program enrollment process.