Early Start Denver Model Play Therapy

The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a behavioural therapy for children with autism between the ages of 12-48 months. Parents and therapists use play to build positive and fun relationships. Through play and joint activities, the child is encouraged to boost language, social and cognitive skills. ESDM is based on understanding of normal toddler learning and development and focuses on building positive relationships. Teaching occurs during natural play and everyday activities and uses play to encourage interaction and communication. ESDM therapy can be used in many settings, including at home, at a clinic, or in school. Therapy is provided in both group settings and one-on-one.

Music/sound Therapy

Using the "Magic and Medicine of Music" we delve into the connections between music and the brain. Supporting you to re-member your voice and experiencing music the way you deserve. Vibrational sound tools are used to relax and calm the body. Delivered in individual and small group sessions. DDs also offers fun, active and educational music sessions for children, including babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Circle of Security

The Circle of Security is a relationship-based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. The Circle of Security is a visual map of attachment.to help caregivers connect with the children in their lives. The Circle of Security figure is a central visual used as part of interventions for caregivers, all of which are focused on helping caregivers reflect upon children’s attachment needs in order to promote secure attachment with a child. The Circle of Security Parenting can be delivered in small group and individual sessions.

Learn to Play training

Have you noticed your child struggling, possibly not knowing how to play with other children, not able to regulate their emotions, or possibly getting lost amongst their peers when play becomes complicated? Learn to Play training is designed to assist you, as the parent/caregiver, to come alongside and help your child overcome these struggles in a safe and secure and fun environment. Learn to Play Parent training focuses on the importance you, as the parent/caregiver, are to your child. The influence you have and the relationship that you hold with your child is perfect to facilitate change and skill development.