Early Start Denver Model -- early intervention for autistic children (12-48 months)

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have experience with the Early Start Denver Model (amazon link: http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/early-start-denver-model-esdm)

I recently read an article mentioning its success in early intervention (12-48 months) and was interested in folks' experiences.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1285616--the-autism-project-study-tests-early-intervention-for-toddlers-showing-signs-of-autism-while-they-wait-for-assessment

[Anonymous]

This approach sounds very similar to pivotal response training, another form of naturalistic ABA.

[Anonymous]

I use the Early Start Denver Model in my work with young children with ASD in my practice in the mid-hudson valley of NY. I am familiar with Verbal Behavior and Discrete Trial ABA, Pivotal Response Training, and some non-ABA, naturalistic techniques such as Floortime. Early Start Denver Model sounds very similar to Pivotal Response Training because it is one of the underlying principals of ESDM. I find that children are happier and make more comprehensive progress with ESDM than with other ABA approaches I've tried. The biggest difference in progress I see is in the the area of social relationships - seeking & enjoying interactions with children and adults. IMHO, Early Start Denver Model produces the best results of any ABA approach I've tried in nearly 20 years of practice.

Hope Corenzwit, LMSW
www.HopeforChildrenwithAutism.com

[Anonymous]

We used naturalistic ABA (similar to Denver) with our son and got very,very good results.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Is anyone doing Early Start Denver Model locally in the DC metro area? A brief internet search and look on Autism Speaks didn't turn up any local therapists/school options.

[Anonymous]

Hi - Any luck in finding someone who is using the Denver Model in the DC area? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We used naturalistic ABA (similar to Denver) with our son and got very,very good results.

Good luck!

Who??

[Anonymous]

I am trying to find services in NYC or NJ does anyone know where I can find a location that offer the Early Start Denver Model?

Thanks In Advance.