The Augusta Levy Learning Center, in West Virginia, uses the Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention (LIFE) as its model; one of its goals is to mainstream children with autism. LIFE works to increase the language skills, independent living skills, and social interaction skills of children with autism using applied behavior analysis (ABA). Key to this intervention is parent participation. "Parents are considered the most essential part of the child's educational team and are trained by Lovaas consultants to work alongside the child's therapists and to implement programs in the home." The carry-over from on-site therapies into the home environment ensures that the child receives consistent and ongoing therapy.
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