Next Steps for Parent and Baby
Parent Training to Facilitate Early Social Communication
What to Do Instead of Waiting!
The Next Steps will Point You in the Right Direction…
Next Steps Will Address Your Concerns if Your Child is Not Yet Consistently…
- showing you objects for the purpose of sharing
- seeking you out to play
- responding to his/her name
- looking to you for reassurance in new situations
- attending to social games
- comforted by your voice or presence
- using words and/or gestures to share with you
Or If Your Child…
- is often upset easily and is difficult to comfort
- engages in repetitive and/or limited play behaviors
- typically plays alone
- is struggling with language
- engages in movement that seems random (spinning, crashing, running off)
Why Next Steps?
Parent training is an Effective Way for All Parents to…
- learn how children learn through relationships with parents
- build your understanding of your child’s development and appropriate levels of challenge.
- calm your anxiety
- determine if further intervention is warranted
- be proactive rather than waiting
- implement simple strategies for building successful interactions
- recognize opportunities to promote social and communicative growth
During Next Steps Parents Receive…
- an assessment that will help clarify your child’s strengths and weaknesses as well as your interactional style.
- learning to communicate more effectively and relate with ease.
- an individualized plan to follow at home.
- coaching and support as you practice what you have learned either through home video review or office visits.
- follow-up to check your progress and assist with any referrals if needed.
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