Early Intensive Autism Services
Using the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a comprehensive early intervention program that integrates behavioral, relationship-based, and developmental approaches into an intensive, evidence-based intervention program for children between 18 months and five years of age with autism and their families.
Why choose the Early Start Denver Model?
Effectiveness
The ESDM draws upon a broad scientific base of research across multiple fields specializing in development and has demonstrated effectiveness in a variety of well-designed clinical trials.
Expertise
The ESDM incorporates the expertise of an interdisciplinary team in assessment and treatment. Psychology, speech and occupational therapy is integrated into your program.
Fun
The ESDM is fun. Its focus on positive relationships and interactions provide plenty of reinforcement for parents, children, therapists and teachers.
Development
The ESDM focuses on all domains of development and is specifically constructed for toddlers and young children both in curriculum and interactional teaching styles
Transportable
The ESDM is “transportable” into every natural setting in which children participate.
Family Friendly
The ESDM is family friendly. As a parent your relationship with your child is critical to his or her development and supported in every aspect of the program. In addition as your child’s first teacher and advocate you will participate in setting treatment objectives and activities that are priorities for your family.
Carol B. Markovics Ph.D
Clinical & Developmental Psychologist
Carol Markovics Ph.D has 35 years of counseling experience with individuals ranging in age from early childhood through maturity, experiencing a variety of social and emotional challenges. Her work with individuals and families emphasizes the importance of a thorough understanding of developmental and individual differences while building social and emotional skills.
Education
BA | Psychology | Vassar College
MA | Psychology | University of Rochester
Ph.D | Psychology | University of Rochester
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- Aetna
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- Pacific Source
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