Family Education/Participation Program

Family Education/Participation Program

Parental knowledge and involvement is essential for a child's potential to be fully realized. Published research also states that parents who serve as direct service providers in their child's intervention often report reduced feelings of depression and stress, and increased feelings of empowerment (Ozonoff & Cathcart, 1998).

Parents of children in our program commit to four hours per calendar month to active participation in their child's program and in parental education.  These hours may include direct participation in therapy sessions with their child at either the center or during a visit from a home therapist, attending counseling sessions or support group meetings, or attending an educational seminar offered at the center.

The Brown Center is designed with the idea that teaching parents is equally as vital as teaching children. For this reason, 12 hours per week of Center-based direct therapy are provided to each child, and 5-8 hours per week of supported teaching are provided in the home environment based upon intern and family availability. Additionally, parents are expected to be familiar with their child's daily lesson plan, as well as demonstrate a willingness to implement new skills into the home environment. In this way, skills are best generalized across multiple environments and with a variety of significant people in your child's life. Our ultimate goal is both progress for the child and empowerment for families.

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