Involvement Development Program

Involvement Development Program

Key Features of IDP

• Parent-Led Program: Parents are trained to become primary facilitators of their child’s development, helping build emotional and social skills in natural settings.
• Dynamic Intelligence: Focuses on enhancing flexible thinking, problem-solving, and coping with change, which are often areas of difficulty for individuals with autism.
• Gradual Progression: Skills are developed step-by-step, starting with simple interactions and moving to more complex social scenarios.
• Focus on Relationships: Emphasizes the importance of emotional connections and shared experiences in building meaningful relationships.

Goals of IDP

• Develop emotional reciprocity (sharing feelings and emotions).
• Improve communication and social interaction.
• Enhance the ability to think flexibly and solve problems.
• Foster independence and resilience in daily life.
• Strengthen the parent-child bond.

Implementation of IDP

1. Parent Training:

• Parents receive training.
• They learn how to guide their child through everyday situations to build skills.

2. Guided Participation:

• Activities are designed to encourage shared attention, cooperation, and engagement.
• Parents and children work together in structured and unstructured settings.

3. Gradual Challenges:

• As skills improve, tasks become more complex to build resilience and adaptability.

4. Feedback and Monitoring:

• Progress is regularly reviewed with the IDP consultant.
• Adjustments are made based on the child’s development and family dynamics.

5. Key Areas of Development

• Emotional Regulation: Understanding and managing emotions.
• Social Coordination: Responding to others’ actions and cues.
• Flexible Thinking: Adapting to new situations or challenges.
• Problem-Solving: Working through difficulties independently or collaboratively.
• Perspective-Taking: Understanding others' thoughts and feelings.

6. Benefits of IDP

• Improves social communication skills.
• Builds confidence in navigating real-world situations.
• Enhances the quality of family interactions.
• Promotes long-term independence and adaptability.
• Strengthens emotional bonds within the family.

Who Can Benefit from IDP?

• Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Individuals with developmental delays or social challenges.
• Families looking to improve emotional and social connections.

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