Early Childhood Autism Program
(ECAP)

Something just isn't right about this child...

He looks fine-perfectly healthy in the physical sense, but persistent behaviors seem to be holding him back.
Every child develops at his own pace and it is perfectly normal for a child to experience ups and downs as he grows and develops toward his potential. But when a child has autism it's the downside, especially in terms of behavior, that seems to dominate. Daily life can be disrupted.
Autism is a developmental disability. It results from a neurological disorder that interferes with certain brain functions. Autism affects the way a child interacts with other people, communicates, and perceives and reacts to the world. (Click here for more information on autism.) If the diagnosis is autism, what can be done to help the child overcome the neurological challenges, learn to behave appropriately, and experience more of the upside of childhood? How can the child's potential be preserved? ECAP can help!
ECAP was established in 1990 by a group of parents whose children had autism and professionals in the field of human development and child psychology. ECAP was based at the Department of Human Development and Family Life at the University of Kansas for several years. ECAP quickly gained a reputation for excellence, thanks to investigation and utilization of best practices and an applied behavioral analysis approach to treatment that was proven effective.
In addition to the Early Behavioral Intervention and Inclusion Program for young children aged 2-6, ECAP services include a positive behavioral support program for school-aged children, supportive home services, in-home consultation and teaching, case management and school consultation.
Through ECAP parents learn alongside their children, including teaching strategies to implement at home, educational and therapeutic terminology, and communication and negotiation skills. Parents gain the tools they need to be more informed and active members of their child's support team throughout the child's school years.
ECAP also serves as a training site for teachers and therapists-in-training, and others whose future careers may include working with children who have autism and other special needs. Through guided classroom and practical experience, these college students research and practice teaching and therapeutic techniques that are proven effective.

CLO's Early Behavioral Intervention and Inclusion Program:

• Individualized Programming
  • Assessment and development of an Individualized Treatment Plan, teaching Programs, and data Systems.
• Intensive one-on-one teaching
  • 30-40 hours per week. Some teaching at child's home.
• Inclusion in a typical preschool classroom.
  • This important inclusionary program takes place in a specialized ECAP classroom.
• Training and oversight
  • Provided by the best ECAP professionals with the highest expertise in applied behavior analysis, developmental and child psychology.
• Parent training and involvement
  • Strategically encouraged and actively supported by ECAP. Weekly team meetings and program planning sessions.

For more information, contact:

Nan Perrin, Director
Early Childhood Autism Program
CLO, Inc.
11627 W79th Street
P.O.Box 14395
Lenexa, KS, 66285
Ph. 913-341-9316, ext.320

2113 Delaware Street,
Lawrence, KS 66046
785-865-5520, ext. 320

E-mail: nanperrin@clokansas.org