Developmental Individual-based Relationship Methodology/Parent Training Model
In this integrated model, core developmental and adaptive skills are addressed to promote functional independence for children within their home and community settings. Developmental and adaptive skills are assessed and identified. Utilizing a relationship-based approach, parents are supported to provide optimal learning opportunities through:
- structured teaching of age-appropriate, functional, independent living skills
- semi-structured experiences designed to promote the child’s ability to demonstrate age-appropriate developmental skills
- natural opportunities to support the child’s generalization of learned skills for social relating, communication, behavioral and emotional regulation
All skills are practiced and integrated within the child’s family and community.
A core component of VHAP’s Adaptive Skills Program is for parents to gain competency in the use of intervention strategies to further promote their child’s skills. Parents will learn to identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses in relation to their developmental and adaptive skills, which are necessary foundations for social and cognitive learning. Strengths are utilized to support weaker areas of the child’s development to promote their child’s ability to develop relationships with their parents, siblings, family members, adults and peers in their home and community.
