The University Center for the Child and Family is offering a new virtual session for the ESDM Parent Training Group in Fall 2023. The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is an evidence-based treatment model for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The group is designed for parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and under who have diagnosed or suspected ASD or a Developmental Delay.
The virtual parenting training group will meet weekly on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom, with a planned start date of August 10th.
If you are interested in enrolling in the ESDM Parent Training Group, call UCCF at (734) 615-7853 for more information and to schedule your orientation/screening appointment!
About the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Group
The ESDM group is a naturalistic treatment that represents a fusion between behavioral treatment methods and developmental theory. Treatment goals will focus on building strong social communication skills in young children with ASD/Developmental Delays and reducing problematic behaviors. The parent training group is designed to teach parents these strategies to increase the number of intervention hours that young children receive. A secondary goal is to support parents of children with ASD/Developmental Delays and help them develop a community of parents in a similar life stage. Since it is a parent training group, children are welcome but not required to attend.
Requirements
In order to enroll in the group, the caregiver must have a child ages 5 or under who has diagnosed or suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental delay (e.g. speech delay, Global Developmental Delay etc).
Participating families must attend one group screening/orientation session prior to the start of the group, to ensure that they are a good fit for the group. This initial screening appointment will last approximately 30-45 minutes.
Prospective clients should call UCCF at (734) 615-7853 to schedule their orientation/screening appointment.
Spring 2023 ESDM Group Details
- When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursdays, beginning August 10 (10 weeks).
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Who: Parents and caregivers with children under the age of 5 who have diagnosed or suspected ASD/Developmental Delay
- Cost: Some insurances accepted; self-pay also accepted and is $45 per weekly session.
About the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF)
The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is committed to helping children and families enjoy a happier life, more satisfying relationships, and increased success. UCCF is part of the Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI) at the University of Michigan. MARI provides high-quality, individualized mental health, neuropsychological testing, and language and literacy services to the community through its service centers, including UCCF, University Center for Language and Learning (UCLL), and University Psychological Clinic.