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Introductory Workshop

Attendees: Open to All

Learn about the background, principles, assessment, data, and intervention procedures of the ESDM.

Administer and complete a developmental assessment of children's skill levels
Develop individualized, developmentally-appropriate teaching objectives
Implement the ESDM teaching practices and fidelity system to evaluate technique use
Maintain data systems and address poor or limited child progress, when needed

Prerequisite: Attend Introductory Workshop

Attendees:

Work regularly with 12-48 month aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Hold an educational degree and a professional license or certification in your profession that allows you to practice your profession with children with autism and their families independently, that is, without supervision or sign-off from another professional in your field. Your degree and credentials meet the requirements in your state or country for full professional responsibility and ability to sign off on professional records including fee for services.
Register with an interdisciplinary team of 3-5 professionals (e.g., general/special education teacher, developmental/clinical psychologist, SLP, OT, behavior analyst)
Have the resources to submit training materials (after the workshop is complete) to our center for fidelity review and certification

Use the curriculum for evaluating a child’s skill level across developmental domains
Build quarterly objectives and data systems and address poor or limited child progress when needed
Teach developmental objectives embedded inside naturalistic play routines
Self-evaluate technique use of intervention strategies
Receive direct practice with children with ASD and supervision with implementing an ESDM intervention program

Complete and submit the Workshop Inquiry Form at the following link: Hosting Workshop Inquiry Form

Please contact the ESDM Training Program Team at hs-esdmtraining@ucdavis.edu for more information.