How to create effective, play-based, and child-centered ABA interventions by following the principles of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and other Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs)

This workshop provides an overview of naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions and then dives deeper into the principles of ESDM. Attendees will learn how to actively engage their young learners and build programs that are play-based, child-centered, and focused on honoring the autistic experience. This workshop includes video examples and hands-on practice exercises.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will be able to define naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs)
• Attendees will be able to identify at least 3 examples of NDBIs
• Attendees will be able to identify at least 5 strategies to use to create effective child-led sessions
• Attendees will be able to describe the principles of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
• Attendees will be able to explain how to conduct play-based and child-led assessments
• Attendees will be able to explain how to design play-based and child-led goals
• Attendees will be able to explain how to troubleshoot goals
• Attendees will be able to identify at least 3 areas for training individuals on play-based and child-led interventions

*Please note this workshop is a synthesis of Dr. Megan’s analysis of the research and her clinical expertise from over 20 years of practice in behavior analysis and early intervention. This is NOT an ESDM certification program or workshop. The content within this workshop is intended to inform behavior analysts and related service providers regarding the latest research findings in early intervention research and to promote and encourage further education and training in naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions such as ESDM. Dr. Megan is NOT a certified ESDM therapist or trainer. For more information on ESDM certified therapists and trainers please visit this link: https://www.esdm.co/