Stepping Stones
Overview of Course
Stepping Stones is designed to help you manage problem behavior and developmental issues common in children with disability. It also helps encourage the behavior you like, cope with stress, develop a close relationship with your child, and teach your child new skills. You choose the type of Stepping Stones based on your own needs. The program involved 6 group sessions for 2 hours each. Parents actively participate in a range of exercises to learn about the causes of child behavior problems, set specific goals, and use strategies to promote child development, manage misbehavior, and plan for high-risk situations.
Who is it for?
For parents of intellectually pre-adolescent children who have a disability. Stepping Stones has been shown to work with children with intellectual and physical disabilities who have disruptive behavior. Parents need to be able to commit to the whole 6 sessions.