Early Intervention Group
Most moms and dads say to me, ‘I thought there was a problem at 14 or 15 months…’ and they say, ‘We’ll wait because sometimes children change over time.’ That’s not a good answer. You have to distinguish between the lesser problems, when we can wait and see later, and the major problems, when we should have acted on them yesterday. We can’t wait nine months, we can’t wait two months.
Dr. Stanley I. Greenspan, Child Psychiatrist
What are early intervention groups?
Our Early Stimulation Groups are part of a therapeutic and play-based program serving children 0–6 years old with special needs.
We provide intensive early stimulation based on the principles of the Early Start Denver Model in a group format (G-ESDM).
With a staffing ratio of 1 adult for 2–3 children, each child receives targeted support in their various areas of development.
Early Intervention Groups at Yaldei
Yaldei’s early intervention team helps neurodiverse children maximize their global development. Supporting children with a wide variety of skills and diagnoses is what our team does best!
Our Expertise
Children 0-6 y.o. with challenges such as:
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Intellectual Disability
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Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
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Down Syndrome (T21) & other Genetic Disorders
...And more!
Our Approach
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Group format of the Early Start Denver Model (G-ESDM)
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Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Interventions (NDBI)
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Cooperative Group Learning
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Peer-Mediated Learning
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Evidence-based Interventions
Our Services
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Low ratio of 1 adult for 2-3 children
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Intensive early stimulation
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Supervision by ESDM-certified therapists
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Individualized programs with personalized goals
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Integration of other supplemental therapies (SLP, OT, PT, music, art, etc.)
Skills Developed
We help children learn & improve these fundamental everyday skills :
Play Skills & Social Engagement
Exploration, imagination, cooperation, turn-taking, etc.
Emotional Regulation & Attention
Identifying feelings, managing impulses, learning strategies to return to a calm state, etc.
Flexibility, confidence & independence
Managing transitions, following a routine, feeding, dressing, hygiene, etc.
Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Manipulating objects, walking, running, jumping, etc.
Communication & Language
Understanding and expressing thoughts & ideas.