“Therapies for children with autism are interrelated. We can’t just work on behavior, or just on social skills, or just on sensory….all need to be integrated into a whole to achieve maximum benefits. ”
Temple Grandin
The Way I See It   2008

Our Model:

          Early Start Denver Model for Young 
Children with Autism
   Sally J. Rogers and Geraldine Dawson

• ESDM seeks to empower children with ASD to become active participants in the world, initiating interactions with other people.
• Uses a curriculum based on children's development
• Explicit focus on the quality of relationships and initiation .
• Combines ABA and developmental approaches empasizing quality social interactions.
• Uses wholistic approach encompassing other areas of need  such as fine motor skills, gross motor skills, daily living skills, play skills, social skills, cognition, expressive and receptive communication.

                  "Teaching children to be lovers of people"                           

     
"He is like a whole other child and we are amazed at his progress every single day"  

We have extensive training in ABA techniques utilizing multifaceted aspects of ABA such as discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching and verbal behavior as a foundation for all therapy. We also have a thorough understanding of child development and are able to match therapy to the child's developmental needs. 

Daily Sessions held Monday - Friday 8:30-11:30 or 1:00 - 4:00 pm

•  We encourage daily contact and interaction with families following each session.
• Time 2 Shine will be closed for holidays and vacations as indicated on the Time 2 Shine calendar.
  

Tuition and Fees:

Tuition and fees are based on individual needs according to our sliding fee scale.  

Call us for more information: Paul (605) 351-7976 or Julie (605) 359-8723