This evidence-based practices (EBP) brief describes naturalistic intervention, an approach designed to engage the learner through their own interests in natural settings. More complex skills can then be acquired by reinforcing targeted behaviors.

The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (NPDC) was funded by the US Department of Education until 2014. �The goal of the NPDC was to promote the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for children and youth with ASD, birth to 22 years of age.� [Website]