Episode 17: Transforming Care in Albania_NDBI, ESDM, and Empowering Families

In this episode of The NDBI Navigator Podcast, Dr. Jamie welcomes international guest Enron Seiti from Tirana, Albania, who shares the incredible 25+ year journey of the parent-founded nonprofit Help the Life Association. Enron describes how their team has expanded services across six cities, empowering families, training young professionals, and advocating for children with developmental disabilities in a country where less than 5% receive services. He discusses how Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs), especially the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), are transforming care for young autistic children in the region. Enron also offers practical advice for professionals seeking to learn NDBI—find mentors, stay open to exchanging ideas, and be willing to question existing approaches in pursuit of more natural, effective, and freeing ways to support children and therapists.