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Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI)

What is NDBI?

NDBI is a blend of developmental and behavioral science, delivered in a natural play-based setting.

NDBI combines

• Developmental science: how people naturally learn

• Behavioral principles: reinforcement and shaping

• Real-life interaction: play, routines, and relationships

Core Principles of NDBI

• Learning happens best in natural settings

• Following the individual's lead

• Teach skills just beyond current level

• Focus on social communication

• Use behavioral strategies naturally

Learning happens best in natural settings

• Play

• Daily routines

• Parent-individual interaction

Following the individual's lead

• Intervention is not therapist-driven

• Individual motivation is central

Teach skills just beyond current level

Individuals are most ready to learn a skill just beyond what they can already do.

This reflects the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).

Focus on social communication

• Joint attention

• Turn-taking

• Emotional reciprocity

Use behavioral strategies naturally

• Reinforcement

• Prompting and modeling