Developmental skills are taught through play. We use joint activity routines (JARS) as the basis for learning. These routines involve objects and activities found in the child’s natural environment and are chosen by the child. Both the adult and child participate in the routine and build upon each other’s contributions.

We believe that learning can be enhanced when it occurs in natural, everyday situations. By weaving teaching into these situations and social interactions, we create a rich and dynamic learning environment. This allows for optimal learning opportunities to arise, providing a more meaningful and engaging experience for the learner. Through our approach, we aim to make learning a natural and enjoyable part of life.

Our focus is to replace unwanted behaviors with behaviors that are more functional, conventional, and socially appropriate. We believe that by identifying the underlying causes of unwanted behaviors, we can develop strategies that promote positive behaviors. This involves teaching alternative behaviors that are more effective and beneficial for the individual, while also addressing any underlying issues that may be contributing to the unwanted behaviors.

Parents will help formulate priorities for intervention as well as implement the teaching plan themselves throughout natural daily activities (mealtime, bathing, bedtime etc.). This creates more opportunities for learning for the child and consistent treatment.