Tests an early autism teaching model in community programs for young children
Tests the Early Start Denver Model in community agencies serving young autistic children.
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Registry title: Examining the Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model in Community Programs Serving Young Autism
Key facts
- Where
- Sacramento, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- University of California, Davis MIND InstituteSacramento, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of California, Davis
- Trial code
- NCT06005285
- Record updated
- 5 December 2025
- Original description
This study tests the effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) in community agencies that serve young autistic children. The feasibility, usability and acceptability of the model will be explored. Understanding effectiveness of new evidence-based models will increase the quality of autism care available to more diverse children and families in more geographic locations.Read full original descriptionShow less
Examining the Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model in Community Programs
This study tests the effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) in community agencies that serve young autistic children. The feasibility, usability and acceptability of the model will be explored. Understanding effectiveness of new evidence-based models will increase the quality of autism care available to more diverse children and families in more geographic locations.
Inclusion: employed as a program supervisor at participating region; plans to be employed for at least the next 12 months; serves children with autism under age 5; has not has previous training in ESDM; supervises at least two technicians; supervised by a participating supervisor; plans to be employed for at least the next 12 months; serves children with autism under age 5; has not had previous ESDM training; child age 1-5 years; has a current autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis on record or is being served as at-risk for ASD if under age 3; family speaks English or Spanish; child expected to be in therapy for at least 7 months.
The investigators will collect data from leaders, providers and clients in participating autism CBAs. The investigators will collect data from 20 Regional Managers, 100 supervisors, and 200 technicians working with autistic children. Participants will include 300 children ages 1-5 years with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder living in the US and being served by participating treatment team.