It's great you're looking into ABA and ESDM! Recent studies show both therapies can really help children with autism improve in areas like social skills, communication, and motor skills.

One study (PMC12116431) found that while both improved scores, ESDM was particularly effective for social responsiveness, while ABA excelled in gross motor skills. It also suggests that therapy should be personalized to the child's specific needs. Another study showed that toddlers who received ESDM maintained gains in social skills and communication as they got older. (https://www.thetransmitter.org..../spectrum/early-ther

Interestingly, a UC Davis study found that more hours of therapy don't necessarily lead to better outcomes, so quality is key! (" target="_blank" class="hash" rel="nofollow">https://health.ucdavis.edu/new....s/headlines/for-todd