Early Start Denver Model Training

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Early Start Denver Model

The ESDM is an early intervention approach specifically developed for children between the ages of 12 and 48 months with or showing signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ESDM:

  • Is based on the understanding of early childhood learning and development.
  • Uses everyday routines and play activities to create positive interactions.
  • Uses the teaching principles of applied behaviour analysis (ABA).

The ESDM can be implemented in everyday settings by trained therapists and parents to build positive and fun relationships. The ESDM “seeks to empower children with ASD to become active participants in the world, initiating interactions with other people.” (ESDM Manual).

It was developed by Dr. Sally Rogers and Dr. Geraldine Dawson. For more information, https://www.esdm.co/

September and October 2025

Early Start Canada is partnering with the Miriam Foundation in Montreal, Quebec in offering the ESDM Introductory Workshop in FRENCH over Zoom on September 18 and 19, 2025.

We will also be offering the ESDM Advanced Workshop in ENGLISH and FRENCH over Zoom starting September 26, 2025.  If you would like more information or to join this training, please the Miriam Foundation.  

February, March & April 2026

Early Start Canada is partnering with Otism Association in Laussane, Switzerland in offering the ESDM Advanced Workshop over Zoom starting February 26.  This workshop will be delivered in English and FRENCH.  It is accessible to participants with an elementary to intermediate level of English (A2-B1).  The instructor understands and speaks French at a B1 level.  

 If you would like more information or to join this training, please contact Otism Association.

Ask about the benefits of hosting an ESDM workshop for your staff or community. 

Take the ESDM Advance Workshop over Zoom.

ESDM Advanced Workshop - Fall 2020

Participants from Vancouver Island, Canada

ESDM Advanced Workshop May-June 2021

Participants from USA, Brazil, & United Arab Emirates

ESDM Advanced Workshop - Fall 2021

Participants from Greece, Switzerland, USA, and Canada

ESDM Advanced Workshop March-April 2022

Participants from Canada

ESDM Advanced Workshop August-September 2022

Participants from USA, Brazil, & Canada

ESDM Advanced Workshop March-April 2023

Participants from Canada, USA and Switzerland

ESDM Advanced Workshop March-April 2025

Participants from Switzerland and Brazil

“As an ESDM Supervisor, Mary challenged me to explore my client’s abilities more in depth than I had before.  The ESDM model and Mary’s supervision radically changed my perspective towards Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions.  Mary shared her love for the ESDM and I truly enjoyed the various perspectives she offered me.  She challenged me to push myself clinically and I am a stronger clinician for it.  I am able to use what Mary and I discussed in my practice everyday and have seen the wonderful results with clients.”                                                                                                                                                                 

Holly Adair-Simpson, BCBA

Resources

For more about the Early Start Denver Model and other intervention approaches for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, check out these on-line resources:

Interacting with Autism | Early Start Denver Model | Autism Community Training