What GRIT offers Families

In addition to an individualized and comprehensive educational program, GRIT is committed to:

Active parent involvement as a member of their child's "Learning Team" to guide the direction of their child's program.

Supporting the rights of parents to make informed decisions for their child and family.

Enriching parent understanding of their child's development.

Enhancing parent and child interactions.

Linking families to valuable community resources.

Guiding the development of advocacy and parent leadership skills.

Parent learning through coaching, parent to parent mentor group, monthly workshops, or attendance at conferences of their choice.

Assisting parents develop a clear vision statement for their family and child's future.

A responsive process to match family and child characteristics with the skills of the developmental specialist.