- Empowering children with personalised, evidence-based support.
The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a comprehensive, intensive intervention tailored for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental delays. As a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Intervention (NDBI), ESDM focuses on teaching functional, developmentally appropriate behaviours within the child’s natural environments and routines.
This approach integrates play and daily activities to promote essential skills such as communication, social interaction, cognition, imitation, play, motor skills, and self-help skills. The ultimate goal is to nurture the child’s development and enhance their ability to perform functional skills outside of the therapy setting.
The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) leverages the high plasticity of the young brain, particularly under the age of 5, to accelerate learning and development. During these formative years, the brain is most receptive to acquiring new skills and behaviours.
The ESDM targets multiple developmental domains simultaneously, engaging the child in learning opportunities every 10-20 seconds within structured, repetitive play routines. By focusing on early intervention, the ESDM aims to build a strong foundation for lifelong skills, positively impacting functional daily living and overall development.
The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) promotes the development of functional skills that children need for a happy, healthy, and independent life. Through play and routine activities, children learn to communicate and interact socially, skills that are reinforced by parents, caregivers, and educators in various real-life settings.
This process, known as generalisation, ensures that children can apply these skills consistently across different environments and with different people. By maintaining and generalising skills learned in therapy, the ESDM helps children to excel in everyday situations.
Your role as a parent is key to your child’s lifelong learning. Our Parent Coaching Program helps you engage your child in play and daily routines, promoting their development naturally.
This 10-week live Zoom program, based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is delivered by Certified ESDM trainers Dr Elizabeth Aylward and Jasmine Holland who are leaders in the field of autism and inclusive education and research. It is tailored to your specific needs, allowing you to focus on areas where you need the most support, right in the comfort of your home and supported by your local certified ESDM therapist. It may be able to be funded under your child’s NDIS plan.
By integrating learning into everyday moments, you can increase your child’s opportunities for growth, making the most of routines and family life.
Our coaching program empowers educators, pre-school teachers and other participants to embed learning into everyday classroom activities and routines, or into the home, promoting natural and effective development for every child.
Delivered over 5 weeks, this program is based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and is accessible through NDIS funding. Each session is conducted live via Zoom, lasting 2 hours per week, and focuses on addressing the unique needs and challenges you encounter in your teaching environment. The workshops are presented by Certified ESDM trainers Dr Elizabeth Aylward and Jasmine Holland who are leaders in the field of autism and inclusive education and research and supported by your local Certified ESDM therapist.
By embedding these evidence based principles into your daily routines and interactions with children, you will create a more enriching educational experience that supports their growth and prepares them for future learning milestones.
The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)’s approach goes beyond the therapy room, embedding learning in everyday activities such as meal times, bath times, and play. This method helps children understand and enjoy these routines, making them predictable and enjoyable.
By building social learning opportunities into daily routines, the ESDM enhances the child’s ability to engage with others and develop essential life skills. The involvement of parents, caregivers, and educators is crucial, as they help to reinforce and generalise the skills learned during therapy, ensuring that the child can communicate and interact effectively in all aspects of their life.
At KidSpectrum, our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) interventions. We work closely with families to embed therapy into natural routines, ensuring that learning is both effective and enjoyable for the child.
Our holistic approach ensures that each child receives personalised support tailored to their unique needs, promoting positive developmental outcomes and enhancing their overall quality of life. Contact us today to learn more about how the ESDM can benefit your child and support their journey towards independence and happiness.
ESDM in PARKES NSW: Helen Rowbotham has been providing Parkes and surrounding towns with caring and expert ESDM services at www.ChildsPlayEarlyIntervention.com.au since 2019. With over 25 years experience in Occupational Therapy she has a wealth of experience in supporting individuals and their families. Helen can be contacted through her website or by calling 02 6862 3702.
Take the first step towards personalised support and a brighter future for your child by reaching out to us today.
At KidSpectrum, we are dedicated to supporting children with autism and developmental delays through comprehensive, personalised care.
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