Relationship-Based Developmental Intervention

Catalog description

This course provides the student with an introduction to The Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship based model of intervention know as DIR. This model focuses on following the lead of the child and engaging with the child around their emotional interests while challenging the child toward mastery of higher level developmental skills. There is a strong focus on the foundational nature of social- emotional development and the importance of relationships in facilitating development. Students will learn to observe functional emotional developmental levels as well as the individual sensory profile of the child. Intervention techniques specific to children birth to three years of age will be covered. Students will also learn how to engage the child’s parents in the intervention and to support them through coaching.