This program is for parents and other caregivers who have a child:

• Between 3 and 10 years old

• Diagnosed with autism or related developmental disabilities

• Who has problem behaviors that get in the way of daily life

• Who can follow simple, 1-step instructions

We help with behaviors like:

• Hitting, kicking and biting

• Tantrums and meltdowns

• Screaming

• Not doing what you ask (noncompliance)

This program is NOT a good fit for children who:

• Mainly need to address self-harming, severe aggression, eating nonfood items (pica) or running or wandering off (elopement)

• Only need to increase language skills, play skills or social skills

• Only have problem behaviors at school

RUBI is an outpatient service. You and a therapist will work 1-on-1 in weekly 1-hour sessions for up to 13 weeks. Your child only attends the first visit. It is best if the same adults attend each week. The program has the best results when caregivers make the time and effort to learn the skills and practice them at home.

We explain why kids behave the way they do. Sessions also cover how to:

• Prevent problem behaviors from happening

• Promote positive behaviors in your child

• Respond to problem behaviors more effectively

• Teach your child new skills that can replace a problem behavior

• Make positive behavior changes last over time and work across situations

We will work with you to schedule a regular day and time for your visits. One month after you finish the program, you will have a follow-up visit.

We explain why kids behave the way they do. Sessions also cover how to:

• Prevent problem behaviors from happening

• Promote positive behaviors in your child

• Respond to problem behaviors more effectively

• Teach your child new skills that can replace a problem behavior

• Make positive behavior changes last over time and work across situations

We will work with you to schedule a regular day and time for your visits. One month after you finish the program, you will have a follow-up visit.

The materials during the 10 week workshops sessions are but not limited to:

• RUBI Workbook

• Individualized supporting visuals

• Slides to follow workshops