Marta Arranz, a social worker at EDAI during COVID, Leticia Asenjo, Director of EDAI, Jesús Molina, psychotherapist at EDAI, and Thais Rosal, former EDAI neuropsychologist, wrote a scientific article about the care received and the perceptions of families at EDAI’s CDIAPs during the pandemic. The article has been published in Interdisciplinaria, Revista de Psicología y … Read more

The EDAI International, returning on June 5th-6th 2025, at the iconic Cosmocaixa Barcelona, will bring together leading experts to address the theme “Neurodevelopmental Conditions in Childhood and Adolescence.” This year’s event will offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view on child and adolescent mental health, integrating perspectives from clinical practice, research, and innovation. Esteemed speakers at a … Read more

EDAI announces the 4th edition of the EDAI International Conference which will be celebrated on the 5th and 6th June 2025 at CosmoCaixa, Barcelona.  The central theme of this edition is Neurodevelopmental Conditions in Childhood and Adolescence, which will be addressed from a multidisciplinary perspective, integrating clinical practice, research, and innovation.  The EDAI International Conference … Read more

The Honorable Minister of the Department of Social Rights of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Carles Campuzano, visited the CDIAP EDAI Sant Martí, accompanied by the Secretary of Social Affairs and Families, Mr. Lluís Torrens, and the Director of Territorial Services in Barcelona, Mrs. Marta Masagué. During the visit, they were able to closely observe the … Read more

A part of the EDAI team has undertaken a stay at the EXAC-T center (Center of Excellence in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders) in Tours, France, led by Dr. Frédérique Bonnet-Brilhault, psychiatrist and Dame of the National Order of the Legion of Honour. In the clinical field, our professionals have received specific and innovative training, both … Read more

In constant search for improvements in care modalities for users, boys and girls of the CDIAP EDAI Sant Martí, the team has developed a new program with different group work systems: Early Intervention in Autism; Parenting Skills; Behavioural and Emotional Management; Psychology and Speech Therapy groups; and Groups for Children with Difficulties in Social Communication … Read more

We kick off the new year by increasing the number of Early Intervention slots that EDAI has in agreement with the Community of Madrid. Thanks to this expansion, the number of children and families served at our center grows through an interdisciplinary team. EDAI solidifies its position as a service provider to the public administration, … Read more

EDAI successfully held at Caixaforum Madrid, the EDAI Symposium on “Advances in Autism from a Multidisciplinary Perspective”, which brought together national and international experts on the 23 November 2023. The Symposium featured notable attendees included Doña Alejandra Serrano, the Director General of Care for People with Disabilities in the Community of Madrid. The technical sessions highlighted … Read more

Since October 2022, EDAI Sant Martí has started a therapeutic group with five boys and girls diagnosed with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This initiative was designed for children who had already undergone individual therapy, showed some improvement, but had reached a plateau. We believe this group format is a good way to revitalize repetitive … Read more

Since last May, the EDAI Retiro centre, located in the Retiro district of Madrid, has begun a new stage as the Early Years Attention Centre of the Comunidad de Madrid. EDAI Retiro has expanded its team of professionals, as well as its clinical services, to attend to all the new children and families. The multidisciplinary … Read more

This past academic year 2022-23, we have resumed aquatic therapy sessions thanks to the Barcelona Sports Institute (IBE) of the Barcelona City Council. Aquatic therapy is a therapeutic intervention that takes place in the aquatic environment. Due to the properties of water, this medium offers a wide range of possibilities to enhance the overall development … Read more

EDAI has visited the Centre Carrilet to deliver their research team the 2nd prize in the 2nd Edition of the EDAI Research & Development Awards. Carrilet was given the award for the winning poster: “Body and Autism: Warning Signs in the First Year of Life”, which was presented in the 3rd EDAI International Conference by … Read more