About the webinar

Early intervention is critical for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Schreibman et al., 2010). Often, children are prescribed a variety of different therapeutic and medical interventions at diagnosis, and receive services from many different providers. Historically, these providers generated separate care plans, and were employed at separate places, leading to chaotic and conflicting approaches to intervention (Fulceri et. al., 2023). Interdisciplinary approaches to care have shown promise in research contexts, but were sparsely available in community practice. The authors will share a model for integrated care based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). ESDM is an interdisciplinary approach designed to support shared objectives, strategies, and approaches by speech therapists, occupational therapists, and ABA services. The authors will share data showing the effectiveness of interdisciplinary care based on ESDM, and how further integrating diagnostic and developmental pediatric services can lead to a holistic medical and therapeutic team for children and families.


Learning Objectives

1. Identify current challenges with the traditional approach to comprehensive autism care

2. Describe the core characteristics of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and detail how it can serve as an integrated framework for speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy services.

3. Outline the essential components of an Autism diagnostic evaluation required for treatment access, and describe the integrated process for transitioning to treatment.

4. Identify key advantages to coordinated diagnostic and developmental pediatric services.

This webinar is worth 1 General Learning CEU for BCBAs.


Presenters


Will Martin, MEd, BCBA 

Abby Wischkaemper, PhD, BCBA

Alexandra Vierling Owen, CPNP, PMHS

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