What Parents Say About Doman International
By Jordan Earnest and 18 Families on the Doman Method®
Jordan Earnest is a Doman Method® Coach and clinician specializing in mobility development. In this blog, she uses the direct feedback and words of parents of special needs kids on the Doman Method Program, to describe what the experience is like for families to attend the online Doman Method Course and join the Advanced Doman Program.
Doman International is a non for profit organization dedicated to empowering parents of children with special needs through knowledge, insight, and coaching on Doman Method® Programs. The Doman Method enhances growth and development for children with special needs, with the goal of helping the kids to overcome their limits and difficulties to achieve their full potential in life.
At Doman International, we first empower parents with knowledge of brain injury, the causes, and how to overcome this through our online course, “The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness”.
“I feel like we finally got answers to what happened with our son and solutions that make sense. I see that Autism is a brain injury, and the mainstream solutions are not going to help our son recover from autism. The programs on the Doman Method will actually make a difference.” - Jess, from California.
“All the information in the course about how the brain develops and learns how to produce all of the functions we all use daily, it is enlightening! The programs associated with each area of brain development I found very interesting too, and I can see now how I can help my child.” - Anonymous, from Pennsylvania.
Our foundational course gives parents the tools and ability to design a custom home treatment plan for their child based on their needs and for every area of their development.
“Being online, the course was easily accessible, I watched when I had time.. when kids were asleep! and now I know every brain-injured child can become well.” - Pooja, from India.
“I know not that my child can be better, but that he can be excellent! I learned how to evaluate him myself with the amazing Doman tool - the developmental profile- and now I know what causes my child’s real problems, behind the symptoms.” - Maria, from Romania.
Our online course is only the first step in a family’s journey with the Doman Method®. Staff coaches are assigned to each family to help them with their program plans and guide them through getting started.
“I am extremely pleased with the methods I learned in the course. Patterning, nutrition, respiration, sensory, intellectual, physical- so many amazing tools! Loved the staff coach call and all the timely help with questions from all staff. I'd like to hug every one of you for all you do to help our kids!” - Keri, from Georgia.
The next step is to come for an initial appointment with the whole Doman International team, where we will neurologically evaluate your child. Our evaluation outlines which areas of development are poor or underdeveloped, which areas of development need stimulating, and where we can enhance and excel a child’s abilities.
“After attending our first appointment we see clearly the road to recovery!
We had an opportunity to clarify many uncertainties and gained a greater understanding of the method. We see the road is difficult, but we hope it is possible to turn it into reality, we do have hope.” - Nadezhda, Moscow
“Everything is crystal clear, this is the first time I finally have a diagnosis for my son and I also know how to help him” - Anonymous, from Serbia.
“I have a new perspective of my child and what is the problem and how I can try to help him...now I know what he needs.” - Anonymous, from Croatia.
At an initial appointment, families are taught a full, comprehensive program plan, customized and updated with the higher-level programs that we have for brain growth and development. Families meet with each Doman International department to learn about their child’s health and nutrition plan, mobility and motor development plan, and cognitive, social and behavioral plan.
“I have a full-time program now which covers all important areas of my child’s development, I know what is important and what to do.” - Nesli, from Dubai.
“I have confidence in this program for my son... it has the potential to solve many serious problems!” - Raina, from India.
“Now we can work on our child's wellness from the comfort of our home. The child is in a relaxed environment and isn't under the pressure of working with a stranger. Also, our staff coach is very approachable and guides us in a very lucid manner. We have found hope that our child will be well. The methods suggested to help her with social communication seem to be working already!” - Anonymous, from India.
Our appointments can be done entirely online or live at one of our locations around the world. After this next step, a family’s staff coach remains with them, continuing to provide them with support and guidance as they begin and progress on their program plan.
“Personally, I liked most that the evaluation and individual counseling were online. I like the availability of coaches for a full 6 months the most because we need constant support…I like the open mind and honesty of the staff. For now, everything is clear to me because the staff made an effort to clarify my doubts.” - Ida, from Croatia
“I have a dedicated staff coach to give me the best possible help to ensure we had the best program just for our boys.” - Katie, from England.
“I feel supported in our quest to help Isaac. It is so refreshing to talk about Isaac’s abilities and pathways to wellness versus how he/we are failing.” - Sarah, from Indiana.
Learning doesn’t stop after an appointment. Families who attend receive access to our online Advanced Courses to further their knowledge and ability to be the best therapist their child needs.
“I’ve just started the program and courses. From what I learned already I feel that it is going to help my kid from the inside out, not just the symptoms. There are so many ideas and so much knowledge, and I feel confident in helping my kid.” - Meenakshi, from India.
Our families work incredibly hard at their child’s home treatment plans. Designed for six months, families have tasks, steps, and goals to reach from month to month to grow and develop their child’s abilities. After this time, they are ready for their Re-visit appointment to re-evaluate their child and get the next plan for their child to progress and win even more.
“Every time we come for a revisit we feel replenished and motivated to get started with our new program. Jayde really loves to come and see the staff, as well as show them how she is progressing. Everyone on the staff spends quality time teaching us about our new program and gives us the time we need to ask any questions that we may have. The most important take-away benefit from our appointment is the staff getting to see and evaluate Jayde as well as Jayde getting to see the staff members who care so much about her and her progress.” - Regina, from Florida.
We design our family’s program plans, especially for their child and their family’s situation. We want our kids to win, achieve and concur limits they face, but sometimes life and circumstances can get in the way. Our families don’t always reach their goals or achieve what they hope for, which is part of life and part of what makes our families as strong as they are, and this is often the best time to see us again. Updating a program plan, adjusting, changing, or trying a new approach is the best way to get through a challenging period and start fresh with further guidance and motivation.
“Rosalind made me feel like an amazing mom. I walked into the appointment feeling like a failure because we had not been able to do as much as I would have liked due to Z’s medical issues. She helped me see that I’m not a failure, that was worth the price of admission.” - Monique, from Canada
The Doman Method can be more like a lifestyle change. A new and enlightened way of thinking and being. We believe that the diagnoses and labels put on our children are limiting and narrow. Our kids are more than this, and they can achieve so much more!
In this way, once you become a Doman Mom, Doman Dad, or Doman Family, you know us for life, you practice for life, and you have a new way of seeing your child. You’re a part of our team, and in turn, we are a part of yours.
“I’ve learned how to help my child to get well, now I know that everything can change. I know now to believe in miracles, and in general, you gave me hope!” - Keti, from Macedonia.
We know every child has hope. And we never, ever give up on your child.