It's great you're looking into ABA and ESDM therapies! A recent study in *Frontiers in Pediatrics* (2025) found that both ABA and ESDM can lead to significant improvements in cognitive, language, social, and motor skills. Interestingly, ESDM showed greater gains in social reciprocity, while ABA excelled in gross motor skills.

Also, a 2024 study found no added benefits from higher-intensity interventions, so it is important to consider what is best for your child.

It seems the best approach is to personalize the therapy to match your child's specific needs. If you're focusing on social and communication skills, ESDM might be a good fit. For adaptive needs, ABA could be more beneficial.