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Pathway to Independence: make it part of every plan
Don’t leave people dependent on you or any scaffold or
support for too long – plan a Pathway to
Independence.
1. Plan out the steps to independence with the child. Make the steps small enough that the child
feels a sense of success frequently, so they get regular releases of dopamine (we call these
Dopamine Dots - see neurobiology unit).
2. Work out the scaffolds needed at each stage.
3. Make sure the child and all adults are clear on the end goal – from the start.
