Response-Ability: Parenting Strategies for a Harmonious Family
Created by: Elizabeth L. Currie Shier, B.Sc.
Many families of children with dyslexia, ADHD, or ASD create negative interaction patterns that repeat, or make allowances for negative behavior, because they’ve recognized their child was unable to learn from conventional parenting programs and methods. Now, that can change.
This course allows parents to make positive changes to their own parenting skills at the same time their child is making positive changes to their behavioral skills, in a progressive, step-by-step way. Note: this is a separate and distinct program from the Davis Programs offered at Learning Tools.
Format
The course takes 7 weeks to complete. Each week, we explore a strategy, plan how to implement it, use the strategy, and discuss how it worked. This allows for the “slow and steady wins the race” gradual implementation of strategies, layered into the family dynamic one at a time — the best way to make changes that will last and become natural to everyone involved.
Each strategy draws out the child’s new awareness of self and others, and their emerging understanding of consequences — giving the parent tools to help the child get the most benefit from these newly acquired concepts.
The weekly topics are:
- How this program works, how long it takes, and how it’s structured
- Positive reinforcement for positive behavior
- Consequence statements (“When… then…”; “If… then…”)
- Setting out expectations and rewards
- Siblings
- Motivation methods for your child
- Managing other adults in your child’s life
Timing
Typically, we schedule seven 60- to 90-minute meetings — in-person, by phone, or over Zoom, whichever you prefer. If enough families are interested, a group option with a weekly scheduled meeting can also be formed, either in person or online.
Ready to Get Started?
Pricing depends on whether you’re doing this course one-on-one or as part of a group — call 206.451.7102 for current rates and to find a time that works for your family.
“When you know better, you do better.” — Maya Angelou