This 8-session program is geared to parents of young children (ages 2–9) on the autism spectrum or with language delays. The classes help parents promote children’s emotional regulation, social competence, language skills, school readiness, and relationships with others.

Topics discussed include:

• Promoting positive relationships through child-directed narrated play
• Encouraging language development and school readiness with pre-academic and persistence coaching
• Helping children develop friendship skills through social coaching
• Promoting emotional literacy with emotion coaching
• Using pretend play to build empathy and social skills
• Developing self-regulation and coping skills
• Motivating children using praise and rewards
• Setting limits and managing behavior