Have you heard the term Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) and wondered how it relates to ABA therapy? At Expectations Reimagined, NDBI is our go-to model for helping children grow through natural play, family involvement, and expert guidance. Here’s what NDBI means—and why it matters for your child’s progress.
1. What Does NDBI Stand For?
Naturalistic: Learning happens naturally during everyday play or routines.
Developmental: Goals follow typical child development milestones.
Behavioral: Techniques use proven ABA methods to increase positive skills.
Intervention: Personalized strategies are used to help each child succeed.
This means that instead of sitting at a table, your child learns through real experiences—like playing with favorite toys or interacting with the important people in their life.
2. How Is NDBI Related to ABA?
NDBI blends developmental science with evidence-based ABA strategies. ABA gives us the methods to observe and measure skill-building; developmental principles help us choose goals that match your child’s stage. It’s the best of both worlds.
3. Why Choose NDBI at Expectations Reimagined?
We work with your child—through play and daily routines.
We use effective ABA techniques, without making therapy feel clinical.
Parents and caregivers are included every step of the way.
That means the learning can flow naturally into family life—making progress more likely to stick.
4. How You Can Support NDBI at Home
Start with your child’s favorite activities.
Use playful strategies to build communication or sharing skills.
Apply the techniques we teach during parent coaching sessions at home.
For tips and tools, check out our Parent Coaching page.
Ready to Learn More?
Read more about NDBI here: Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions: Empirically Validated Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder – PMC
If you’re interested in a developmentally aligned, play-based approach to ABA, our team is here to walk you through how NDBI works and how it can support your child’s growth.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation.
