The DATA Model for Teaching Preschoolers with Autism - Brookes Publishing Co.

Tool name

The DATA Model for Teaching Preschoolers with Autism

Purpose

Assess and provide intervention for children with autism in 6 key domains: Adaptive, Executive Functioning, Cognitive, Communication, Social, and Play

Age range

3–5 years

Used by

Early interventionists, early childhood educators and special educators, paraprofessionals, applied behavior analysts

Time commitment

The DATA Model is implemented on an ongoing basis during the school year. Children in the DATA Model spend 20 hours a week in school-based educational setting. They spend a minimum of ten hours a week in an inclusive preschool setting and ten hours a week in an intensive, instructional setting.