EIST

The Early Intervention Structured Therapy (EIST) program is a center-based early intervention group program with support from clinicians in the fields of occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. Parent education, involvement, and participation in the activities of the early intervention program are essential components of the program. Thus, the EIST program's main components consist not only of clinical time the child spends playing while working towards achieving specific goals but also targets the parents as the main agents of nurturing and change.

The EIST program is a program for children who are at risk for developmental delays, children with identified disorders (such as cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, behavioral difficulties, sensory processing disorders, etc.), for children currently under diagnostic investigations, and for children who are typically developing.

The EIST program models early intervention programs in the United States, in particular the TWISPP program. This program is conducted daily in two of ATS' sister clinics: Therapy West, Inc. and pLAy Studio in Los Angeles, California. Children in our program range from 18 months to 4 years of age and are divided according to specific criteria and developmental profiles on standardized testing, clinical observations, and parental reports. The emphasis of EIST is on prevention, early intervention, and enrichment in a playful and supportive environment.

Because at ATS we believe in the crucial role that the family plays in the development of the child, parental involvement is crucial. Parental involvement takes the form of play partners during the program, attending lectures and seminars, participating in field trips, identifying target goals in conjunction with clinicians, and reporting changes to support the aims of the program.

Our program follows a specific progression of activities known to produce beneficial effects for the child. Thus, our program is divided in different modules that have different aims and goals. Although these modules have specific core activities, they allow flexibility in terms of choices, play companions, level of challenge, etc., thus capitalizing on the child's intrinsic motivation.

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education

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