IBI can be delivered by a school or a Developmental Disabilities Agency (DDA). IBI staff must hold an applicable college degree and have extensive training and experience working with children with developmental disabilities to be certified by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in Intensive Behavioral Intervention.  

IBI FAQs

What is Intensive Behavioral Intervention or IBI?
Intensive Behavioral Intervention or IBI is a Medicaid reimbursed service that is available to children with developmental disabilities who display challenging behaviors. IBI therapists work with children to develop positive behaviors and the skills they need to function in typical home and community environments. IBI is a one-to-one service that is individualized for each child.

Who qualifies for IBI services?
The Department of Health and Welfare determines eligibility based on 1) determination of a developmental disability; 2) the child exhibits severe maladaptive behaviors measured by the Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised (SIB-R); 3) the child exhibits severe limitation (perform 50 percent or less of normal age level) in verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction, or leisure and play skills.