Learn about the theoretical and empirical framework, curriculum and teaching principles of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a developmental, behavioral and relationship-based intervention program for infants and toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 12-48 months.
WORKSHOP AGENDA:
08:30 - 09:00 Registration
INTRODUCTION TO THE EARLY START DENVER MODEL
09:00 - 10:45 Welcome, Logistics, Introductions, ESDM Principles , ESDM Therapy in Action
10:45 - 11:00 BREAK
TREATMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT
11:00 - 12:15 Curriculum Checklist, Treatment Plan, Mastering the Data Sheet, How to Take Data and Play
12:15 - 13:15 LUNCH / Prayer
DELIVERING THE TREATMENT ONE-ON-ONE
13:15 - 14:15 Play Partner, Building Joint Activity Routines, Managing Problem Behavior
14:15 - 14:30 BREAK
14:30 - 15:30 DELIVERING THE TREATMENT ONE-ON-ONE (Cont.)
ESDM VARIATIONS
15:30 - 16:30 Parent ESDM, Group ESDM
CLOSING
16:30 - 17:00 Discussion, Closing and Evaluations