MAIER staff achieve national certification as Early Start Denver Model providers

Join MAIER in celebrating the success of our research associates and director! Each has achieved national certification as a provider of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) for young children with autism. ESDM is an early intervention program designed to promote language, learning, and engagement for young children 12-48 months of age with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Teaching interventions are delivered with play-based, relationship-focus routines.  Read more about the Early Start Denver Model in Maine.

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From left to right, MAIER Research Associates: Bethan Jerome, M.Ed., Susane Boulette, M.Ed., Debra Rainey, M.Ed., and MAIER Director: Deborah L. Rooks-Ellis, Ph.D.