It's great you're looking into ABA and ESDM therapies! Recent research shows both can significantly help children with autism, but they have different strengths.

One study found that while both ABA and ESDM improved kids' development over six months, ESDM led to greater gains in social skills, while ABA was better for gross motor skills. So, it really depends on your child's specific needs.

Also, a study showed that children who received two years of intensive ESDM therapy maintained social and behavioral gains even two years after completing treatment! Another study showed ESDM led to significant improvements in cognition and language.