Six principles that guide our care
Each principle below links to a short article explaining our rationale and the research that supports it.
- Connection firstWe build trust and rapport first. Every session begins with what your child enjoys, and positive reinforcement replaces pressure.
- Assent-based careWe watch for signs that your child needs a pause, honor those signals, and adjust. Children learn to ask for a break, and we listen when they do.
- Learning through playNaturalistic, play-based teaching within everyday routines, so new skills carry over to home, school, and community.
- Respect for every childGoals that improve quality of life: communication, independence, safety, and well-being. We respect how your child communicates and self-regulates.
- Individualized intensityHours based on your child’s assessment, needs, and family life, and reviewed regularly.
- Partnership and a clear pathCaregivers are partners in every goal, families are welcome to observe, and transition planning begins from day one.