RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06005285

Examining the Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model in Community Programs Serving Young Autism

Examining the Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model in Community Programs

Sponsor

University of California, Davis

Enrollment

600 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Autism

Summary

This study tests the effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) in community agencies that serve young autistic children. The feasibility, usability and acceptability of the model will be explored. Understanding effectiveness of new evidence-based models will increase the quality of autism care available to more diverse children and families in more geographic locations.

Eligibility

Min Age: 12 Months

Inclusion Criteria14

The investigators will collect data from leaders, providers and clients in participating autism CBAs. The investigators will collect data from 20 Regional Managers, 100 supervisors, and 200 technicians working with autistic children. Participants will include 300 children ages 1-5 years with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder living in the US and being served by participating treatment team.
employed as a program supervisor at participating region
plans to be employed for at least the next 12 months
serves children with autism under age 5
has not has previous training in ESDM
supervises at least two technicians
supervised by a participating supervisor
plans to be employed for at least the next 12 months
serves children with autism under age 5
has not had previous ESDM training
child age 1-5 years
has a current autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis on record or is being served as at-risk for ASD if under age 3
family speaks English or Spanish
child expected to be in therapy for at least 7 months

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEarly Start Denver Model (ESDM)

The Early Start Denver Model focuses on teaching inside children's play and care activities, carried out within a joint activity structure. Adults follow children's leads into activities, embed teaching objectives inside the play, use the play as the reward, and build targeted skills following developmental science and ABA principles.

BEHAVIORALEarly Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)

Treatment as usual provided by community-based autism agencies