 Beyond protocol... the individualization of early behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder 
In Quebec, children aged 2 to 6 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been receiving early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) services for more than 15 years. Different EIBI programs share certain characteristics, such as intensity and earliness, as well as the use of specific intervention strategies derived from the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Selecting the most appropriate intervention strategies, for each child, is therefore a crucial factor in the intervention process. Several components are likely to influence the decisions regarding the selection of the strategies, such as the individual characteristics of children and their families or parental priorities. Given the importance of individualizing interventions for young children with ASD, this study focuses on how clinical teams within EIBI services in the community are choosing focused interventions for each child and the factors that are considered. In order to accomplish this, a qualitative interview design was carried out with 10 clinical supervisors of EIBI programs in the context of public services. The results suggest that decision-making about the strategies to select involves several factors, at different levels. Indeed, the supervisors’ discourse highlights factors concerning child- and family-centered considerations. In addition, it incorporates broader contextual factors, including available environments and implementers. The results raise the question of the training and support to be offered to intervention teams in order to facilitate the process of individualizing the intervention.