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  • The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a widely recognized early intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • There is ongoing debate regarding whether ESDM constitutes applied behavior analysis (ABA) practice.
  • Clarifying ESDM's alignment with ABA principles is crucial for service provision and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) based on the 7 dimensions of applied behavior analysis (ABA) as defined by Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968).
  • To determine if ESDM meets the criteria to be classified as ABA practice.
  • To discuss the implications of this classification for the field of autism intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and analysis of ESDM literature and practices.
  • Comparison of ESDM core components against the 7 dimensions of ABA.
  • Examination of existing state and scholarly classifications of ESDM.

Main Results:

  • The analysis indicates that ESDM incorporates many core principles of ABA.
  • Certain aspects of ESDM may require further alignment or explicit articulation to fully meet all 7 ABA dimensions.
  • Discrepancies in classification persist among different stakeholders.

Conclusions:

  • ESDM shares significant overlap with applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles.
  • Formal classification of ESDM as ABA may vary depending on the strictness of dimensional adherence.
  • Further discussion is needed to standardize the understanding and application of ESDM within the ABA framework for autism interventions.