Child Development Institute

At the Child Development Institute we offer specialized Early Intervention programs based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), an evidence-based intervention for children on the Autism Spectrum and with Developmental Delays.

The ESDM is a naturalistic, play-based intervention model for young children with neuro-developmental delays aged 12-60 months built on a strong evidence base of clinical trials.

It can be delivered across multiple settings including education settings, community clinics and the family home during typical play and daily routines.
Evidence supports the ESDM’s ability to accelerate a child’s development, particularly in the areas of social communication and cognition.