Children with developmental challenges often process information in ways that are different from typically developing children. Among other things, these children can have highly selective, repetitive, or unusual interests, as well as a narrow range of motivation. The adult builds upon these natural motivations to develop engagement, relatedness, and intentional two-way communication. This approach translates into a therapy that is respectful and nonjudgmental, and at the same time is comprehensive, intense, and effective. The key is knowing how to harness them.
Parents represent a child's best opportunity for effective intervention and advocacy.
Their attempts to understand fully and accept emotionally their relationship with their child are essential to the intervention process, and should be actively encouraged and supported. Dave has worked with families for over three years helping them to learn floor-time, to put together effective home therapy programs, and to integrate their children into appropriate school programs. He is currently in the final stages of a graduate program in Professional Counseling at Georgia State University. We have trained and worked with people who come from backgrounds in special needs schools, other home programs, and other therapeutic approaches. Depending on your family's needs and schedule, we can often find or train one or more therapists who make a good match with you and your child.