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May 06
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Group of children with autism doing the Early Start Denver Model ESDM early intervention in a clinic in Mascot and Bondi junction Sydney with a certified ESDM therapist

Early Start Denver Model Mascot

By | Autism, Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Exciting News: OneOnOne Children’s Therapy Expands to Mascot! At OneOnOne Children’s Therapy, we are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our services to a new clinic in Mascot! As Sydney’s leading Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) clinic, we have been providing top-notch services from our Bondi Junction location for the past 10 years. Now, we are excited to bring our expertise to Mascot to better serve families in Sydney’s south and southeast regions. Understanding the Early Start Denver Model in Mascot The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a comprehensive, play-based therapy designed for young children with autism aged…

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May 06
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Two young children with autism doing the Early Start Denver Model ESDM in an Occupational Therapy gym at Bondi Junction Sydney

ESDM Therapy – why choose it?

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

When a family gets a diagnosis of autism, they look for intervention immediately. What is the best intervention? Who are the best therapists? How do I make sure therapy helps my child. The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is the primary choice of intervention for families of young children with autism. It is the intervention we use at OneOnOne Children’s Therapy. Why do families choose the ESDM? Research supports the ESDM The ESDM has research behind it to shows that young children with autism improve using this model of intervention. The primary research comes from the University of California (UCLA…

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Jul 01
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Two boys with autism and a Certified ESDM Therapist doing the Early Start Denver Model ESDM early intervention in Sydney

ESDM and NDBI’s?

By | Autism, Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Understanding Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions (NDBIs) Navigating the world of interventions for children with autism can overwhelm parents. They need to understand various aspects such as the meaning of each intervention, its effectiveness, supporting research, and which one best suits their child. Among the numerous options available, ESDM and Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions (NDBIs) stand out as comprehensive and effective approaches. What Are Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions (NDBIs)? NDBIs represent a newer class of interventions designed for young children with autism and other developmental delays. These interventions synthesise research on typical child development and the unique ways children with autism…

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Jun 02
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Group of children doing intensive group social skills in Early Start Denver Model ESDM intervention for young children with autism in Sydney.

Intensive ESDM Therapy

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Navigating Early Intervention: Intensive ESDM for Children with Autism When children are diagnosed with autism, the first thing parents want to know is how to help their child. They want to understand what therapy to choose and how many hours of intervention are necessary. This can be a complex question, so let’s dive into it and explore how to access intensive Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) therapy in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. The Importance of Early Intervention There is no doubt that evidence shows higher levels of early intervention lead to better outcomes for children with autism. Early identification…

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Jul 19
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A group of children with autism doing the Early Start Denver model, ESDM, in a preschool in Bondi Junction Sydney

ESDM Therapy in preschool and daycare

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), uncategorizes

What is the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)? The Early Start Denver Model, or the ESDM, is an intervention for young children with autism. Parents look for the best intervention for their child. They spend long periods of time finding the best early intervention clinic for their child. They ask about the best ways to support their child’s development. Eventually, most parents ask about supporting their child’s development at preschool. Let’s look at how the Early Start Denver Model, or ESDM, can support children in the preschool or daycare. Why is it important to use the Early Start Denver Model…

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Jan 20
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A young girl who was diagnosed early with autism doing an Early Start Denver Model ESDM session with a certified ESDM Therapist in Bondi Junction and Mascot In Sydney

Diagnose autism early

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

What Does the Research Say About Early Diagnosis? Research consistently shows that early identification of autism leads to the best outcomes for children and their families. Early intervention results in better language skills, cognitive abilities, and reduced signs of autism. Additionally, research indicates that early intervention can lead to significant cost savings as the child gets older. Let’s look more closely at why we should diagnose autism early. The Challenge of Addressing Concerns It’s not easy for parents to open up to others and express concerns about their child’s development. If a friend or family member says, “I am worried…

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Jan 20
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A child with autism doing puzzle in ESDM Early Start Denver Model early intervention session with a certified ESDM Therapist in Bondi Junction Mascot Sydney

ESDM – a puzzle is never just a puzzle

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Why is the ESDM different? In the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), children learn through active engagement in an activity. It is so much more than achieving the cognitive goal of matching the puzzle piece to the correct part of the puzzle. It is more than developing the fine motor skill of getting the puzzle into place. In the ESDM, every activity focuses around play. We target multiple goals and objectives across all areas of the child’s development in every activity. In an activity such as a puzzle, the Certified ESDM Therapist will also be targeting goals in the following…

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Jan 20
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Young girl with autism doing self care skills with Occupational Therapist in Bondi Junction, Mascot, sydney

ESDM – how we measure progress

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Autism is a complex neurodevelopment condition. Early intervention is key to helping children with autism. The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is an intervention for young children with autism. It was developed by the MIND Institute from The University Of California Davis. It is delivered by certified ESDM therapists and we are proud to offer this early intervention to our families. Choosing an intervention for your child Now that you have chosen the intervention for your child with autism, understanding the goals for each intervention is the next step. The intervention needs very clear: goals and objectives method to record…

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Jan 20
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Child with autism doing self care skills. We address this in our Bondi Junction and Mascot Occupational Therapy clinics.

ESDM – having fun while learning!

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

The ESDM makes learning fun It comes as no surprise to anybody when we say that children learn best when they are having fun. The question is ‘Why do they learn better when they are having fun?’. They learn better for many reasons, and a Certified ESDM Therapist is able to get a child to the this point many times during a session so that many learning opportunities occur. A key part of the ESDM is that the child is motivated by the activity, How does the ESDM do this? Planning the toys or activities before the session starts Having…

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Jan 20
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ESDm early start denver model progress chart for young girl with autism

ESDM therapy – Estelle’s progress

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Estelle is one of 1 in 100 people in Australia who have autism. Her parents chose the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) as her intervention. Let’s look at her fantastic progress. Background Estelle is five years old and  lives at home with her parents and younger sister. She loves to get dressed in pink summery dresses. She spends hours playing with her dolls house and drawing. One of her favourite activities is baking cupcakes with her Mum. Estelle has a cheeky sense of humour and spends a lot of time laughing. Initial concerns Estelle ‘s parents became concerned when she…

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Jan 20
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group of children engaged in playful learning activities at daycare, highlighting inclusive environments that support development for children with communication delays needing speech pathologist

ESDM Therapy helps children make friends

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Is play that important? One of the things our Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Certified ESDM Therapists hear constantly is a parents’ wish for their child to make friends – “I just want him to have some friends”. Learning to play with your friends is quite a complex skill. Children need to listen to what their friends say and understand what they say. They need to talk back or gesture back to their friends. There are lots of social rules that they learn as they make friends. It’s complicated! However, when children learn to play they also: Learn problem solving…

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Jan 20
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Young girl in an Early Start Denver Model ESDm play based early intervention session with a Certified ESDM Therapist in Bondi Junction and Mascot in Sydney

ESDM therapy – Lisa’s journey

By | Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

Background Lisa is four years old and lives with her parents. She loves dinosaurs and riding her bike. Her and her Mum travel around Sydney on public transport and the trains are her favourite. She always takes book with her wherever she goes, even on the trains. Lisa is one of the 1 in 100 people in Australia who has autism. Let’s look at her journey with autism as she moved through he Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). Initial concerns Lisa’a parents knew by the age of 2.5 years that their daughter was behind other children with her talking. They weren’t…

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