The field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is continually evolving in order to provide treatment for a range of unique abilities and needs. This has resulted in the creation of new modalities and tools for treatment, including toys. Research has proven that children progress in ABA therapy through the use of play therapy, a natural part of early childhood development, …

“A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not work for another child. The one common denominator for all of the young children is that early intervention does work, and it seems to improve the prognosis.” -Temple Grandin Early intervention, as Temple Grandin points out, is a critical component of providing comprehensive care for …

The Early Denver Start Model, or ESDM, is a behavioral method for early intervention established in the 1980s that is widely used with children with a diagnosis of autism. This relationship-focused approach, which also incorporates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, focuses on building critical skills through play and interactive methods. There are several bricks and pillars (or “domains”) of ESDM …

The Early Start Denver Model, or ESDM, has been used as an effective early intervention method for children with autism for more than 20 years. ESDM is a relationship-focused technique that incorporates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to treat the whole child. Because ESDM produces evidence-based data, professionals in the field have proven empirically supported success with children who are approximately …

The Early Start Denver Model, or ESDM, can be an excellent early intervention approach for children with autism. ESDM was first introduced in the 1980s as a way to build a pivotal skills, including cognitive, language, social interactions, and adaptive skills in children ranging from 12 months to five years old. ESDM is a unique method, as it is evidence-based, …

ESDM Background The ESDM was developed by Professor Sally Rogers and her colleagues over an almost 30-year period. Prof. Rogers works at the M.I.N.D. Institute at the University of California, Davis, in Sacramento, USA. The ESDM is a set of specific strategies that can be used by professionals and parents/caregivers to work with young children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder …

The newest book, What is the Early Start Denver Model? An Illustrated Guide, helps both parents and children understand the ESDM therapy process, what to expect during therapy, and how to navigate through the therapeutic program. This fun, child-friendly guide includes a breakdown of the core ESDM therapy practices, the benefits of therapy, and how therapy is structured and individualized. Best of all, …

Schedules are important for everyone. As an adult, our schedules keep us functioning and productive. The regularity of a schedule helps with adapting and learning new skills, as well. Schedules are even more important to children. While developing, daily routines allow for children to learn about themselves and the world around them. Essentially, routine helps them to navigate life and expectations. …

What is ABA? ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. It is a set of principles that form the basis for many behavioral treatments to bring about meaningful and positive change. ABA is considered an evidence-based, “best” practice treatment by the US Surgeon General and by the American Psychological Association. ABA therapy can be used to increase language and communication skills, …

What is a prompt? Prompts are instructions, gestures, demonstrations, touches, or other things that we arrange or do to increase the likelihood that children will make correct responses. In other words, it is a specific form of assistance given by an adult before or as the learner attempts to use a skill. Prompting procedures provide a systematic way of providing …