Community-Based Instruction (CBI)

Community-Based Instruction focuses on real-world learning experiences by teaching clients how to navigate social and functional tasks in community settings. CBI promotes independence, adaptive skills, and safety awareness in environments such as grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and other public locations.

Community-Based Instruction (CBI) is a vital part of our therapy model, designed to help individuals apply daily living and social skills in real-world settings. Through guided experiences in places like grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and other public spaces, clients gain practical skills that promote confidence, independence, and functional living.

Key Features:

Hands-on learning in natural environments
Focus on skills such as money management, safety awareness, and social interactions
Collaboration with caregivers to reinforce skills outside of therapy sessions
Encourages independent decision-making and self-advocacy

CBI sessions are personalized and hands-on, allowing participants to learn how to navigate their communities safely and effectively. Whether it’s understanding how to manage money, interact with community members, or follow safety protocols, these experiences provide the foundation for lifelong adaptive behavior and independence.

How It Works ?

CBI bridges the gap between therapy and daily life. By practicing skills in natural environments, clients develop the confidence to participate more fully in their communities. It empowers individuals to take control of their lives while creating meaningful connections beyond the clinical setting.

Each outing is customized to the individual’s goals, developmental level, and real-world needs to ensure meaningful and effective learning.