Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) @ ACT Learning Centre

The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a comprehensive early intervention program for children with autism or children who are at risk for an autism spectrum diagnosis. ESDM is an evidence based behavioural intervention program that is play based. ESDM focuses on communication, social skills, imitation, play, and gross and fine motor skills. At ACT, the ESDM team consists of the Supervising Therapist (either a BCBA, Senior Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist) who have been trained in the ESDM model. The supervising therapist is responsible for completing the ESDM assessment and writing the individualized program for each child.