NDBI by ASDBUDDY | For Autism Professionals

Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) – Certification Course

• NDBI is globally recommended by institutions such as the UN–World Health Organization (WHO), Stanford Medicine, and Seattle Children’s Hospital, USA, as the modern evolution of ABA, distinct from traditional models. It is now available for you as well. 
• This ASDBUDDY course is designed to make NDBI practical, accessible, and applicable for autism and ABA professionals
• Through clear explanations and real-world examples, professionals are supported in updating their skills and confidently applying NDBI principles
• The “NDBI by ASDBUDDY” certification strengthens professional practice and enables meaningful guidance for families and parent participation
• NDBI represents a shift in autism intervention by integrating behavioral and developmental science, requiring updated thinking and delivery of therapy
• Certificate auto-generates within 15 minutes of completion, with certified professionals listed on the ASDBUDDY website and eligible for affiliate partnership.

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish between traditional ABA and NDBI and identify core NDBI strategies
• Design practical activities for implementing NDBI within existing programs
• Apply NDBI strategies across varied settings and routines
• Create culturally relevant NDBI-based parent training modules
• How to operate as a certified NDBI Professional- How to navigate with the certification.

Course Structure

• Course validity: 100 days
• Number of modules: 12
• Minimum 90% lecture completion required to move to the next chapter item
• 12 quizzes |  70% pass criteria, no restriction on number of attempts
• Q&A sessions with the Founder - Sat Mornings. Whatsapp Group message will come.
• Added to the ASDBUDDY Professional’s Whatsapp Group

Weekly Module Outline

Week 1: Three-Part Contingency – ABA and NDBI | Introduction to Modern ABA
Week 2: Environmental Arrangements in NDBI
Week 3: Communication Temptations
Week 4: Shared Control in NDBI
Week 5: Natural Reinforcement
Week 6: Prompting and Prompt Fading
Week 7: Modelling, Play, and Motivation
Week 8: Professionalism and Coaching Families
Week 9: Writing and Tracking Goals
Week 10: Child-Initiated Teaching Episodes and Adult Imitation
Week 11: Modulating Arousal, Affect, and Attention (FREEDOMS)
Week 12: NDBI Links, Certification, and Final Quiz