Integrating the ESDM in ASD Preschools in Israel (ESDM-ISR)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Children learning in ASD schools with a diagnosis of ASD validated by the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - 2nd edition.
- ESDM group: parents who have agreed to participate in weekly joint sessions at the preschool.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Sites / Locations
- Bar Ilan University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) group
Eclectic preschool intervention group
The ESDM is a manualized comprehensive treatment model for young children (12-48 months). In the preschool based ESDM, learning objectives are guided by the ESDM curriculum checklist, which includes developmental skills in language, play, motor skills, personal independence, imitation and cognition.
The eclectic approach consists of a combination of methods from several treatment-models. Individualized educational plans are based on multi-disciplinary assessment, and include objectives in several domains - communication, social-skills, play, emotional adjustment, adaptive daily skills, motor skills and cognition. They are presented to parents at the beginning of the year and are reviewed by the staff three times a year.