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Early start denver model-based telehealth intervention for young children with autism

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Vol. 21 No. 1 (2021): Junio
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2021.60414

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The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is an evidence-based practice designed for young children between 12 and 48 months of age with high risk or diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This article aims to present the content and structure of ESDM-based telehealth intervention, according to the authors of the model and research related to the original approach, as a format for Occupational Therapy and other related disciplines. The ESDM-based telehealth intervention intends to teach parents how to use topic-specific strategies to target multiple skills in different areas of young child’s development and how to implement them in a natural context within daily living and play activities. The ESDM intervention is compatible with the conceptual and practical framework of Occupational Therapy, in addition, it ensures the quality and effectiveness of the intervention as it is an evidence-based practice. Telehealth allows reaching a greater number of families with limited community resources and makes the intervention’s adaptations more suitable for the families’ lifestyles and routines resulting in more active and meaningful learning. This format rather than being considered as a particular practice due to the health context, it should be consolidated as a valid and accessible alternative of intervention for the community.

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Telehealth, occupational therapy, early intervention, autism spectrum disorder.

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González Lagos, D. P. (2021). Early start denver model-based telehealth intervention for young children with autism. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 21(1), 127–134. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2021.60414
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
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