Guiding Your Child's Unique Journey with EIDBI
Empowering families through specialized autism support services.
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Who We are
Our Philosophy
At IQ Cares, we are dedicated to supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through tailored interventions. Our mission is to empower families and provide the tools needed for each child's unique journey.
Why Us
We believe every child deserves to feel seen, understood, and supported—exactly as they are.
Our EIDBI (Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention) services are designed specifically for children birth through 21 years old who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related developmental needs. We follow Minnesota’s EIDBI benefit framework to provide
play-based, child-led, and family-centered therapy
both in-clinic, at home, or through teletherapy.
What makes us different?
- Individualized treatment plans built around your child’s interests, strengths, and sensory needs.
- Trauma-informed & neurodiversity-affirming
approaches—we never use forced compliance or punishment.
- Family coaching
- progress happens best when caregivers feel confident and supported.
Our team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), licensed behavior analysts, and mental health practitioners who collaborate closely with your family’s support system (schools, doctors, case managers).
You’re not alone on this journey. We’re here to make EIDBI services feel less like “therapy” and more like growing together.
About IQ Cares
What Is EIDBI
How EIDBI Works (Visual Step-by-Step)
Why it helps: Parents are often confused by the EIDBI billing and authorization process.
Sections to include:
- Step 1: Free eligibility check (do you have MN Medical Assistance or private insurance that covers EIDBI?)
- Step 2: Diagnostic assessment (we help if you don’t have one yet)
- Step 3: Treatment plan
How EIDBI Works (Visual Step-by-Step)
Why it helps: Parents are often confused by the EIDBI billing and authorization process.
Sections to include:
- Step 1: Free eligibility check (do you have MN Medical Assistance or private insurance that covers EIDBI?)
- Step 2: Diagnostic assessment (we help if you don’t have one yet)
- Step 3: Treatment plan created with you
- Step 4: Ongoing 1:1 sessions + parent coaching
- Step 5: Progress reports & reauthorization
Who Works
Who Are They?
Roles:
BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
A master’s or doctoral-level clinician who designs your child’s EIDBI treatment plan, measures progress, and coaches the therapy team. They don’t just track behaviors—they look for why a behavior happens and teach replacement skills in ways that respect your child’s nervous syste
Who Are They?
Roles:
BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
A master’s or doctoral-level clinician who designs your child’s EIDBI treatment plan, measures progress, and coaches the therapy team. They don’t just track behaviors—they look for why a behavior happens and teach replacement skills in ways that respect your child’s nervous system.
QSP (Qualified Supervising Professional)
Under Minnesota’s EIDBI benefit, the QSP is the BCBA who also takes legal and clinical responsibility for your child’s entire therapy. They oversee all hours of service, ensure billing compliance, and are your direct point of contact for treatment changes or concerns. In most EIDBI clinics, the QSP and BCBA are the same person—but the QSP title adds an extra layer of accountability and family protection
Level 1:
(master's/doctoral level) 1–4 hours per week;
Assessment, parent training, complex behavior problem-solving, team meetings
Level 2:
(bachelor's or high school +training)
10–40 hours Per Week
RBT, behavior technician, or mental health practitioner per week, daily 1:1 skill-building, routine practice, community outings, in-home support
Our Focus
Our Focus
By Age group and tailored to having the child learn Independency
- Toddlers (0–3): Early communication, parent-implemented routines, reducing distress during diapering/meals.
- Preschool (3–5): School readiness, sharing, following group instructions, requesting help.
- Elementary (5–10): Friendship skills, emotional vocabulary, tolerating frustra
By Age group and tailored to having the child learn Independency
- Toddlers (0–3): Early communication, parent-implemented routines, reducing distress during diapering/meals.
- Preschool (3–5): School readiness, sharing, following group instructions, requesting help.
- Elementary (5–10): Friendship skills, emotional vocabulary, tolerating frustration, homework routines.
- Teens (11+): Puberty education, self-advocacy, online safety, job interview practice, community outings..