Training Parent

Project ImPACT stands for Improving parent as communication teachers.

This program is a comprehensive parent-mediated intervention for families of young children with autism spectrum disorder and related social communication delays.

This program was developed with the specific goal of supporting the use of best practices in parent- mediated intervention by community providers.

The intervention strategies in this program are most appropriate for children who are in the early stages of language development, up to about 48 months [four years ]

Empowering Families Through Early Intervention Parent Training

At our center, we specialize in supporting children with autism, premature birth histories, and sensory concerns through comprehensive early intervention programs. Our focus extends beyond traditional therapy to what truly makes a lasting difference: parent training.

While many organizations emphasize therapy training alone, we recognize that the most significant progress happens when parents are equipped with the tools, strategies, and confidence to support their child’s development. Parent training is the game-changer in fostering meaningful, long-term improvements for children on the autism spectrum.

We proudly follow the evidence-based framework of Project ImPACT (Improving Parents as Communication Teachers). This model empowers parents to become active participants in their child’s growth, helping them use everyday interactions to build communication, social, and play skills.

Thanks to this approach, we have been able to support and transform the lives of countless families, helping their children reach developmental milestones, enhance their quality of life, and thrive in their unique way.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to partnership—because when parents and professionals work together, the possibilities are endless.

Building Independence with ADL Training

We provide specialized Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training to help children develop essential self-care and independence skills. From grooming and dressing to feeding and hygiene, our goal is to equip children with the tools they need to navigate daily routines confidently.

By incorporating evidence-based techniques and individualized approaches, we empower children to build these foundational skills, fostering greater independence and self-esteem.

Through our ADL training, we also involve and train parents, ensuring they can continue supporting their child’s progress at home and in the community.

What areas are targeted in project IMPACT ?

Intervention strategies to help parents accomplish specific goals or outcomes for their child,

These include :

Improving the parent-child relationship, increasing specific developmental skills, and managing their child’s behavior. Research shows that parent-mediated intervention is effective for improving outcomes for the child and family.

Parents can learn to use intervention strategies with confidence and their use of these strategies results in increased social communication skills and decreased challenging behavior.

Specific areas in development that will help improve communication will be given to parents .

Whom can it be used for ?

Any child who has communication challenges

Can Project Impact replace therapy ?

Absolutely not

This training for parents is only meant to supplement intensive therapy. Most research bodies recommend atleast 25 to 30 hours of teaching to children to improve their skills With a combination of therapy programs and project impact training at home parents can hope to achieve this goals and see progress in their child.

How many sessions will project IMPACT take ?

• This will take around six sessions . Sessions will be conducted online .
• Each session will be one to one -meaning there will be only the trainer and the parent
• Each session will be conducted weekly
• The format of session
• Will be revising of previous taught skills
• Discussing challenges in implementing the skills
• Learning new skills
• Practicing the new skill at home

How will be conducted

Using internet , we will conduct the session with through zoom or google duo

What equipment will I need

• Simple toys
• Space in the house
• Internet connectivity
• Phone or any device with camera
• Loads of patience and love !!

What will I hope to achieve , do I want to invest in training in this ?

• Most parents around the world struggle to help their child.
• Many feel helpless that they are not able to reach out to their child and teach them.
• Children often have trouble generalizing or performing at home the skills learnt in therapy.
• This program will help change that.

Who is the trainer?

Dr Rajeshwari Ganesh is a developmental behavioral pediatrician with more than a decade experience of assessing children with developmental challenges . Working with children and families made her realize the need to get parent trained and also the stark paucity of such training in India .

Hence she enrolled and became certified to train parents in this course.

Dr Rajeshwari will herself be guiding parents on training their child.

Testimonials by parents worldwide wo have trained in this course

Improved child social communication

Examples from parents of children with varying levels of communication abilities illustrate the effect of the intervention on both verbal and nonverbal communication and the spontaneous nature of both communication and play skills.

“His communication skills have improved dramatically; he’s using a ton of word approximations.”

“He is signing more than he was, and he’s doing it spontaneously. So he’ll walk up to me now and sign that he’s hungry, whereas he would never do that before.”

Additionally, some parents specifically mentioned increased connections with their children.

Reduced parent stress

During the course of the interview, two-thirds of the parents mentioned that they felt reduced stress after the intervention. Parents who reported decreased stress often attributed to their increased comfort level in interacting with their child in ways that may facilitate development: