---
title: ESDM
description: Learn how to set up targets for Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
---
[Skip to content](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/esdm#main-content)
English
Show submenu for translations
[Request Support](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://help.hirasmus.com/helpdesk?hsLang=en)
Open main navigation
Close main navigation
- English
Show submenu for translations
- [Request Support](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new)
- [Customer portal](https://help.hirasmus.com/helpdesk)
- hirasmus.com
hirasmus.com
Hi! How can we help you?
- There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.
1. [Hi Rasmus Help Center](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge?hsLang=en)
2. [Creating Programs](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en)
3. [Featured Programs and Library Catalog](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en#featured-programs-and-library-catalog)
November 17, 2025
# ESDM
## Learn how to set up targets for Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
 From your client's home page, click on **Programs** \>\> **Add Program**. Then you select **More...** \>\> **ESDM.**
You will then be able to start editing your program!
First you will add the program's name, instructions, baseline and goal (under Treatment).
After that you can add your targets. In each target you will have the option to add the criteria (how many successful out of how many total).
In the above photo:
1- The green circle is the minimum number you want to consider the entire interval positive or successful
2- The blue circle is the total number of trials you want to run during any given interval
**Data Recording**
For the Data Recording, we recommend having a Prompt Level Template that has a +, - and +/- for easy data collection.
If you are looking for a different kind of template, this is customizable as well.
You can then use those options to select the Positive outcome, the Partially Positive outcome, and the Negative outcome.
***NOTE:*** Regardless of the prompt hierarchy you choose, when the program is being run in session, the options when recording data will only be + or -
In the session summary, after the session is completed is when you will see what you set your prompt template to:
You can also determine the time for each interval and select if you want to auto-start the timer with the session or not.
When running a session, you will see the trial number on the upper right corner of the timer, and you will be able to take data for each trial.
If you utilize ESDM, and this type of collection does not work for you, we suggest instead of the ESDM program type, to create a standard interval program and customize it to your needs.
- [Getting Started](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Quickstart Guide](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#quickstart-guide)
- [Hi Rasmus 101: Using Hi Rasmus as a Behavior Technician](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#hi-rasmus-101-using-hi-rasmus-as-a-behavior-technician)
- [Hi Rasmus 201: Hi Rasmus Guide for BCBAs / Behavior Analysts](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#hi-rasmus-201-hi-rasmus-guide-for-bcbas-behavior-analysts)
- [Hi Rasmus 101: Using Hi Rasmus in a Multi-Disciplinary Setting](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#hi-rasmus-101-using-hi-rasmus-in-a-multi-disciplinary-setting)
- [Managing Clients & Users](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/managing-clients-users?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Managing Clients](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/managing-clients-users?hsLang=en#managing-clients)
- [Managing Users](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/managing-clients-users?hsLang=en#managing-users)
- [Client \<\> User Access](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/managing-clients-users?hsLang=en#client-user-access)
- [User Privileges](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/managing-clients-users?hsLang=en#user-privileges)
- [Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/managing-clients-users?hsLang=en#multi-factor-authentication-mfa)
- [Single Sign On](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/managing-clients-users?hsLang=en#single-sign-on)
- [Staff Licenses](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/staff-licenses?hsLang=en)
- [Creating Programs](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Your Program Library](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en#your-program-library)
- [Program Setup: Prompt Levels and Workflows](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en#program-setup-prompt-levels-and-workflows)
- [Program Setup: Program Building Blocks](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en#program-setup-program-building-blocks)
- [Creating Programs by Type](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en#creating-programs-by-type)
- [Specific Program Capabilities](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en#specific-program-capabilities)
- [Featured Programs and Library Catalog](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/creating-programs?hsLang=en#featured-programs-and-library-catalog)
- [Client Progress](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/client-progress?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Reviewing Client Data](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/client-progress?hsLang=en#reviewing-client-data)
- [Program Modifications](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/client-progress?hsLang=en#program-modifications)
- [Client Progress Reports](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/client-progress?hsLang=en#client-progress-reports)
- [Assessment Results](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/client-progress?hsLang=en#assessment-results)
- [Exporting Data](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/client-progress?hsLang=en#exporting-data)
- [Operational Tools, Reporting and Auditing](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/operational-tools-reporting-and-auditing?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Single Client Reporting / Auditing](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/operational-tools-reporting-and-auditing?hsLang=en#single-client-reporting-auditing)
- [Cross Client Reporting / Auditing (Premium)](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/operational-tools-reporting-and-auditing?hsLang=en#cross-client-reporting-auditing-premium)
- [Activity Time Change Requests](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/operational-tools-reporting-and-auditing?hsLang=en#activity-time-change-requests)
- [Sessions](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/sessions?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Setting Up a Client Session](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/sessions?hsLang=en#setting-up-a-client-session)
- [Running a Client Session](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/sessions?hsLang=en#running-a-client-session)
- [Completing Session Notes](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/sessions?hsLang=en#completing-session-notes)
- [Group Sessions](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/sessions?hsLang=en#group-sessions)
- [Reviewing and Editing Sessions / Activities](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/sessions?hsLang=en#reviewing-and-editing-sessions-activities)
- [Supervision Mode](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/supervision-mode?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Supervision Criteria](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/supervision-mode?hsLang=en#supervision-criteria)
- [Supervising Live Sessions](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/supervision-mode?hsLang=en#supervising-live-sessions)
- [Supervision Session Notes](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/supervision-mode?hsLang=en#supervision-session-notes)
- [Templates](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/templates?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Session Notes](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/templates?hsLang=en#session-notes)
- [Forms](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/templates?hsLang=en#forms)
- [Treatment Plans and Progress Reports](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/templates?hsLang=en#treatment-plans-and-progress-reports)
- [Activity Types](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/templates?hsLang=en#activity-types)
- [Integrations](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Aloha ABA Integration](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#aloha-aba-integration)
- [Aloha Integration: FAQ And Troubleshooting](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#aloha-integration-faq-and-troubleshooting)
- [Lumary Integration: Overview](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#lumary-integration-overview)
- [Lumary Integration: Set Up](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#lumary-integration-set-up)
- [Lumary Integration: Running and Reviewing Sessions](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#lumary-integration-running-and-reviewing-sessions)
- [Lumary Integration: FAQ and Troubleshooting](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#lumary-integration-faq-and-troubleshooting)
- [TherapyPM](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#therapypm)
- [Boost Integration: Overview](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#boost-integration-overview)
- [Boost Integration: Set Up](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#boost-integration-set-up)
- [Boost Integration: Running and Reviewing Sessions](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#boost-integration-running-and-reviewing-sessions)
- [Boost Integration: FAQ and Troubleshooting](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#boost-integration-faq-and-troubleshooting)
- [Camber Integration: Overview](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#camber-integration-overview)
- [Camber Integration: Set up](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#camber-integration-set-up)
- [Camber: Running and Reviewing Sessions](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#camber-running-and-reviewing-sessions)
- [Camber: FAQ and Troubleshooting](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/integrations?hsLang=en#camber-faq-and-troubleshooting)
- [Offline Mode](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/offline-mode?hsLang=en)
- [Parents](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/parents?hsLang=en)
- [RBT Training](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/rbt-training?hsLang=en)
- [Outcomes](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/outcomes?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Data Accessibility](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/outcomes?hsLang=en#data-accessibility)
- [AI](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/ai?hsLang=en)
- [Scheduling](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/scheduling?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [🏁 Scheduling: Getting Started](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/scheduling?hsLang=en#scheduling-getting-started)
- [🛠️ Scheduling: Set Up](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/scheduling?hsLang=en#%EF%B8%8F-scheduling-set-up)
- [⚙️ Scheduling: Calendar Views and Settings](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/scheduling?hsLang=en#%EF%B8%8F-scheduling-calendar-views-and-settings)
- [📆 Scheduling: Creating and Updating Appointments and Events](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/scheduling?hsLang=en#scheduling-creating-and-updating-appointments-and-events)
- [✅ Scheduling: Completing Scheduled Appointments](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/scheduling?hsLang=en#scheduling-completing-scheduled-appointments)
- [📈 Scheduling: Appointments Reporting](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/scheduling?hsLang=en#scheduling-appointments-reporting)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Subscription and Invoices](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#subscription-and-invoices)
- [Device and App Info](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#device-and-app-info)
- [Recovering Deleted Items](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en#recovering-deleted-items)
- [Settings](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/settings?hsLang=en)
- [New and Coming Soon!](https://help.hirasmus.com/knowledge/new-and-coming-soon?hsLang=en)
[](https://hirasmus.com)
Help Center
Copyright © 2026, Hi Rasmus Inc.