Building Independence: How to Teach Your Child to Actually Do Things on Their Own

Course Description

Building independence in children is crucial, especially for those facing developmental challenges. In this workshop, we will identify important skills that you can work on with your child at home and discuss ways to help them master these skills in their everyday lives. This course will address topics such as Barriers to Following Directions, Prompting, Chaining, Shaping, and Building Motivation - all essential components in building independence in children.

Developing Individualized Plans

With the guidance of a BCBA and targeted worksheets, we will help you develop your own individualized plan to transform challenging tasks for your child. Our goal is to move from your child dreading specific tasks to these tasks becoming manageable parts of their routine, thus building independence in children.

Addressing Skill Challenges

We'll explore common issues that hinder independence, such as:

• Skills that may be too difficult for your child
• Tasks your child dislikes or avoids
• Barriers to following directions effectively

By identifying these challenges, we can develop strategies to overcome them and foster independence.

Course Objectives

This workshop aims to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools to foster independence in their children.

Participants will:

• Identify and prioritize daily living skills that can serve as goals for your child or teen
• Learn how to select a target skill to work on and address any skill deficits
• Create an individualized plan to teach daily living skills to their child and increase motivation
• Learn strategies to make teaching fun and more effective at home

Why Choose This Course?

• Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced BCBAs who understand the challenges of building independence in children
• Practical Application: Gain skills you can immediately implement at home
• Individualized Approach: Develop a plan tailored to your child's specific needs and abilities
• Focus on Motivation: Learn techniques to increase your child's willingness to perform tasks independently
• Comprehensive Strategies: Explore various methods including prompting, chaining, and shaping to build independence
• Positive Reinforcement: Learn to motivate your child and celebrate their progress